Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Management Information Systems
Our B.B.A in management information systems (MIS) prepares students for careers in areas such as business systems analyst, database administrator, or cybersecurity analyst. Additionally, students can focus their studies in one of our two concentrations: business systems and analytics, or cybersecurity and networking. We also encourage students to pursue professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or the SAP Certification.
Cybersecurity and Networking:
- This concentration prepares students for high-demand jobs in cybersecurity, networking, and the internet of things (loT). As part of their coursework, students will explore areas such as cybercrime and digital forensics.
Business Systems and Analytics:
- This concentration prepares students for high-demand careers in enterprise systems and data analytics. Students gain hands-on experience in areas such as SAP and data-mining.
Students in the MIS program have an opportunity to engage in many learning experiences in our state-of-the-art, SAP Next Gen Lab.
For more information, please see the Academic Catalog. A program map, which provides a guide for students to plan their course of study, is available for download in the Courses tab below.
While certain core MIS courses are required, students are also permitted to tailor the degree to their own interests. Students can select one of our two concentrations, participate in our annual study abroad program, or pursue an internship. More information is available using the tabs above including a program of study for each of our MIS concentrations.
Program Location
Carrollton Campus
Method of Delivery
Partially online (approx 50%); students may be required to take exams on the Carrollton campus.
Accreditation
The University of West Georgia is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The Richards College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - International (AACSB-I).
Credit and transfer
Total semester hours required: 120
This program may be earned more than 50% online but not entirely online - multiple campus visits are required (varying by course).
Save money
UWG is often ranked as one of the most affordable accredited university of its kind, regardless of the method of delivery chosen. In addition, online courses and programs can mean a cost-savings in many non-evident ways: No more high gas charges. No childcare needed. The flexibility can allow one to maintain a job while attending school. Regardless of state residency, out-of-state non-resident students are not charged non-resident tuition for online course credit hours.
Details
- Total tuition costs and fees may vary, depending on the instructional method of the courses in which the student chooses to enroll.
- The more courses a student takes in a single term, the more they will typically save in fees and total cost.
- Face-to-Face or partially online courses are charged at the general tuition rate and all mandatory campus fees, based on the student's residency (non-residents are charged at a higher rate).
- Fully or entirely online course tuition rates and fees my vary depending on the program. Students enrolled in exclusively online courses do not pay non-Resident rates.
- Together this means that GA residents pay about the same if they take all face-to-face or partially online courses as they do if they take only fully online courses exclusively; while non-residents save money by taking fully online courses.
- One word of caution: If a student takes a combination of face-to-face and online courses in a single term, they will pay both all mandatory campus fees and the higher eTuition rate.
- For the cost information, as well as payment deadlines, see the Student Accounts and Billing Services website
There are a variety of financial assistance options for students, including scholarships and work study programs. Visit the Office of Financial Aid's website for more information.
Coursework
Major Courses:
- CISM 3335
- CISM 3340
- CISM 3350
- CISM 4310
- MGNT 4660
Major Select Courses (choose three courses from the following: - CISM 4330 *
- CISM 4350 *
- CISM 4355
- CISM 4382
- CISM 4386
- CISM 4390
* SAP Student Recognition Award. If you complete CISM 3330, 4330 & 4350 with a grade of C or better you will be recognized and receive a certificate from SAP University Alliances
More information about this is available here in the online academic catalog.
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Major Required
This course introduces students to basic programming and web page design. Specific emphasis will be placed on introducing students to web development applications, content management systems, and programming languages.
Application of development tools and languages (e.g., DBMS, Visual Basic, etc.) for business problem solving in a database environment.
Develop knowledge for business systems analysis and design processes including familiarization with tools and techniques of SA/D and development of problem solving skills.
An integrative approach to the study of the total enterprise from the executive management's point of view--the environment in which it operates, the direction management intends to head, management's strategic plan and the task of implementing and executing the chosen strategy. Must be taken no earlier than one semester before graduation and provided completion of Core Area F business courses and MGNT 3600, MKTG 3803, FINC 3511 and ECON 3402. Must have senior standing.
Major Selects
An introduction to the theoretical and practical issues related to Enterprise Architecture (EA). EA is the organizing structure for business processes and IT infrastructure. Top performing organizations know how to design their business processes and IT infrastructure for success of their current operations, and the most successful companies know how to expand their EA to enable innovation and to seize a competitive advantage for the future. This course will introduce students to EA concepts and will equip students with design thinking tools and knowledge needed to extend an organization s EA. Specific emphasis will be placed on using SAP enterprise systems design tools. Same as MGNT 4330.
An introduction to the theoretical and practical issues related to enterprise and decision support systems. Will introduce students to the technologies involved in these systems and will examine the need to share, communicate, and manage organizational information for integration and decision making. Specific emphasis will be placed on using enterprise systems such as Greenway's PrimeSuite or SAP's enterprise system.
Business and government are facing a rapidly expanding need for information security professionals. This course surveys important skills in information security program design, networking and application security, the development of information security safeguards and information security auditing, disaster recovery, policy development, identity management, and effective threat assessment. This course is only for MIS majors.
In-depth, supervised, individual study of one or more current problems of a business organization.
Practical internship experience with a commercial firm or organization for selected junior or senior students. (Students will be given a written agreement specifying course credit hours and grading system to be used).
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of business intelligence and several data mining software tools that enable organizations to strive for business intelligence.
Erich Bergiel, Ph.D.
Professor
Joan Deng, Ph.D.
Professor
Lantz Ferrell, MBA
Lecturer
Thomas Gainey, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Professor
Kimberly Green, Ph.D.
Professor
Douglas McWilliams, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Brad Prince, Ph.D.
Professor
Philip Reaves, MBA
Senior Lecturer
Mariana Sanchez, MBA
Senior Lecturer
A. Rebekah Teal, JD, MTS
Lecturer
Tanya Thomas, J.D.
Lecturer
Gelareh (Ellie) Towhidi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
John Upson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Professor of Management
Susana Velez-Castrillon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Samantha White, MBA
Senior Lecturer
Guidelines for Admittance
Specific requirements associated with the following areas: Freshman Adult Learners Transfer International Home School Joint / Dual Enrollment Transient Auditor Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Seeking Readmission
Program Specific Admittance Guidelines
Undergraduate Priority Deadlines
Fall Semester - June 1
Spring Semester - November 15
Summer Semester - May 15
Application Deadlines
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for additional information.
Admission Process Checklist
Contact
Specific dates for Admissions (Undergraduate only), Financial Aid, Fee Payments, Registration, Start/End of term, Final Exams, etc. are available in THE SCOOP.
MIS 1: MIS majors will demonstrate a more comprehensive knowledge of MIS concepts and principles as compared to non-mis BBA majors as a whole.
MIS 2: MIS majors will be able to develop a working, dynamic website.
MIS 3: MIS majors will be able to design a relational database that is at least in Third Nominal Form (3NF).
MIS 4: MIS majors will utilize data flow diagrams to accurately depict the movement of data within systems.