Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS The Management Information Systems (MIS) major focuses on the integration of information technology and business management to support organizational decision-making and operations. Students gain skills in database management, systems analysis and design, project management, data analytics, and business intelligence, preparing for careers in IT management, consulting, data analysis, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of management information systems and their role in organizations. - Develop skills in database management and systems analysis and design. - Learn project management and IT governance techniques. - Explore data analytics and business intelligence tools. - Analyze the impact of emerging technologies on business operations. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Management Information Systems** - Overview of MIS principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Database Management Systems** - Fundamentals of designing, implementing, and managing databases. 3. **Systems Analysis and Design** - Techniques for analyzing and designing information systems to meet business needs. 4. **Project Management** - Principles of planning, executing, and managing IT projects. 5. **Data Analytics** - Methods for analyzing and interpreting data to support business decisions. 6. **Business Intelligence** - Use of business intelligence tools to transform data into actionable insights. 7. **IT Governance and Strategy** - Principles of aligning IT strategies with business goals and managing IT resources. 8. **Emerging Technologies** - Exploration of new technologies and their impact on business operations. 9. **Information Systems Security** - Techniques for protecting information systems and data from threats. 10. **Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)** - Understanding ERP systems and their role in integrating business processes. 11. **E-Commerce and Digital Business** - Principles of conducting business online and leveraging digital technologies. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in IT departments, consulting firms, data analytics companies, or related organizations. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying MIS skills, such as designing an information system, conducting a data analysis project, or implementing a business intelligence solution. **Assessment Methods:** - MIS principles analyses - Database management projects - Systems analysis and design projects - Project management projects - Data analytics projects - Business intelligence projects - IT governance and strategy projects - Emerging technologies projects - Information systems security projects - ERP projects - E-commerce and digital business projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Management Information Systems" - "Database Management Systems" - "Systems Analysis and Design" - "Project Management" - "Data Analytics" - "Business Intelligence" - "IT Governance and Strategy" - "Emerging Technologies" - "Information Systems Security" - "Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)" - "E-Commerce and Digital Business" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of business principles, mathematics, and an interest in management information systems. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) - Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) - Certifications in specific MIS software and technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring IT managers, business analysts, data analysts, systems analysts, project managers, and professionals seeking careers in IT departments, consulting firms, data analytics companies, and related fields. This major equips students with the managerial, analytical, and technical skills needed to excel in management information systems, supporting careers in various roles within IT departments, consulting firms, data analytics companies, and related fields. The program provides a comprehensive education in MIS principles, database management, systems analysis and design, project management, data analytics, business intelligence, IT governance, emerging technologies, information systems security, ERP, e-commerce, and digital business, preparing students for successful careers in the field.