The MIS Minor

The Accounting and MIS department offer one minor--The Management Information Systems (MIS) minor. It provides students with problem solving skills by enabling the student to adapt and integrate computers and appropriate software when necessary. Students will study programming, the use of computing for decision making and gaining competitive advantage, as well as information system design based on management needs. The capstone courses are project-focused and provide the student with an opportunity to work in teams to develop a solution to a client's business problem.

Frequently asked questions about the MIS Minor are addressed below:

WHAT IS THE MIS MINOR?

The MIS Minor also provides students in the College with skills needed to leverage available technology to solve business problems and is designed to complement the knowledge Business students receive in their major field of study. The MIS minor is not limited to students within the Alfred Lerner College.  Students in majors outside of the College may be able to participate as well. The eight (8) required courses integrate fundamental business knowledge with technical skills to expand career options beyond traditional opportunities presented by the student's major course of study.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE MIS MINOR?

It is strongly recommended that the courses listed on the MIS Minor Courses page be taken in the sequence outlined.  Many of these courses are offered only once in the academic year, so careful planning is required.

There are eight (8) required courses for the MIS Minor. Students in majors outside of the Alfred Lerner College must utilize the substitutions outlined. Students in majors in the College CAN NOT use any of the substitutions except CISC 181 for MISY 225 with the permission of the Project Coordinator.

HOW DO I ENROLL IN THE MIS MINOR?

To enroll in the MIS Minor:

1. During the first semester of your Sophomore year, carefully consider applying for the MIS Minor; check with your advisor to understand how it will fit with your anticipated course load and how these credits will count towards graduation.
2. B&E students must successfully complete MISY 225 with a C- or better.  Other students must complete either MISY 225 or CISC 181 with a C- or better.

HOW AND WHEN DO I APPLY?

We are currently accepting applications!

During this period, applications may be submitted from any full time, matriculated student who will have completed 60 credit hours prior to the Fall of 2006 and who are committed to exploring technology's role in the business environment.

Once accepted into the program, an MIS Minor will be awarded to students who have successfully completed the courses outlined and have received a grade of "C" or better in each course.

WHAT ABOUT MY MAJOR CURRICULUM & THE MIS MINOR?

Business Majors:
MISY 160, ACCT 207, and BUAD 306 are part of your core curriculum. Other MISY courses will be counted as follows:

Accounting Majors:

• 6 MISY credits will go into free electives
• 6 MISY credits will go into "ACCT, BUAD, MISY, or FINC electives."
• ACCT 302 is required of all Accounting Majors and will not be replaced by any courses in the MIS Minor.  

Business Administration Majors:

• 6 MISY credits will go into free electives
• 6 MISY credits will go into "ACCT, BUAD, MISY, or FINC electives."
• 3 MISY credits will replace ACCT 261, if you have already taken ACCT 261, these last 3 MISY credits will be treated as free electives.

Finance Majors:

• 9 MISY credits will go into free electives
• 3 MISY credits will go into "ACCT, BUAD, MISY, or FINC electives."
• 3 MISY credits will replace ACCT 261, if you have already taken ACCT 261, these last 3 MISY credits will be treated as free electives.

Economics Majors:

• 15 MISY credits are allocated to free electives or to related work. Check with your advisor on the appropriate allocation of MISY 160, ACCT 207, and BUAD 306.

Other Majors:

Students in majors outside of the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics should check with their College advisors to determine how these credits will be allocated towards graduation.