B.B.A Management Information Systems Program Map

Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
C: ENGL 1101 English Composition I	3
M: MATH 1111 OR 1113 College Algebra or Precalculus	3
I: XIDS 2002 (Recommended) First Year Seminar	2
F: ECON 2105 Principles of Macroeconomics	3
F: CISM 2201 Foundations of Computer Applications	3

Milestones:

Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
Complete MATH 1111 or MATH 1113 with a C or higher.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
C: ENGL 1102 English Composition II	3
F: ECON 2106 Principles of Microeconomics	3
P: HIST 2111 OR 2112 US History	3
T: Science + Lab	4
T: STEM Course	3

Milestones:

Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
Complete Lab Science & Complete Core IMPACTS STEM Math.
Earn at least 30 total credit hours after year 1.
Complete CISM 2201, ECON 2105 & 2106 after year 1.

14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
P2: POLS 1101 American Government	3
F: ACCT 2101 Principles of Accounting I	3
A: Humanities	3
I: Written and Oral Communication	3
T: Non-lab Science	3

Milestones:

Complete Non-lab science.
Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Area F Major Specific Courses.
Major Status Achieved: Complete ENGL 1101, MATH 1111 or 1113, ACCT 2101, ECON 2105, or ECON 2106, have a minimum 2.00 GPA with at least 45 earned credit hours.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
F: ACCT 2102 Principles of Accounting II	3
F: BUSA 2106 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business	3
S: HIST 1111 OR 1112 World History	3
S: Social Science	3
Approved Elective	3

Milestones:

Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Area F – Major Specific Courses.
Earn at least 60 total credit hours after year 2.
Elective must be a three-credit hour additional course. PWLA courses will not apply towards electives.

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
CISM 3330 Management of Information Systems	3
CISM 3335 Business Programming and Web Design	3
ABED 3100 Business Communication	3
FINC 3511 Corporate Finance	3
A: Humanities	3
International Selective	3

Milestones:

Complete Core IMPACTS.
Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
International Selective options are: FINC 4521, ECON 4450, MGNT 4625, or MKTG 4866.

Term 2: Summer
Course Name	Credit Hours
CISM 3350 Networking Research and Certification	3
ECON 3402 Statistics for Business I	3

Milestones:

Earn 6 hours for part time status in Summer.
CISM 3350 is summer only course, must take here.
Earn at least 90 total credit hours after year 3.

18 Fall Credit Hours + 6 Spring Credit Hours = 24 Credit Hours

Notice:

For CISM majors, this plan must be followed exactly, and it will have you graduating a semester early. If you would like to not take 6 hours in the summer and only take 3, in addition, to only taking 15 hours in your last two semesters, then you can push those back to last summer or fall term. CISM is a sequence based major and starting with CISM 2201, you must follow the plan exactly to graduate early and/or on time.

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
MKTG 3803 Principles of Marketing	3
CISM 3340 Data Resource Management and Design	3
CISM 4310 Business Systems Analysis and Design	3
MGNT 3600 Management	3
Approved RCOB Elective	3
CISM Select	3

Milestones:

Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
RCOB Elective must be a three-credit hour additional business course. PWLA courses will not apply towards electives.
CISM 3340, CISM 4310 & CISM 4390 are offered in fall semesters only.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
MGNT 3615 Operations Management	3
ECON 3406 Statistics for Business II	3
MGNT 4660 Strategic Management	3
Approved Elective	3
CISM Select	3
CISM Select	3

Milestones:

Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
Elective must be a three-credit hour additional course. PWLA courses will not apply towards electives.
MGNT 4660 prerequisites include ACCT 2101, ACCT 2102, BUSA 2106, CISM 2201, ECON 2105, ECON 2106, ECON 3402, FINC 3511, MGNT 3600, and MKTG 3803.
Earn at least 120 total credit hours after year 4.
CISM 4350 & 4390 are offered in spring semesters only.

18 Fall Credit Hours + 18 Spring Credit Hours = 36 Credit Hours

For concentrations, substitute the CISM Select for the following:

Business Systems and Analytics: CISM 4330 - Introduction to Enterprise Software, CISM 4350 - Enterprise Simulation and Analytics, and CISM 4390 - Business Intelligence and Data Mining
Cybersecurity and Networking: CISM 4333 - Introduction to Networking, CISM 4355 - Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, and CISM 4470 - Cyberwarfare, Cybercrime, and Digital Forensics

Crush Your Course

First Year:

Take a cornerstone course with Richards College business faculty and explore various business topics.
Begin the Area F coursework for business majors.
Apply for scholarships.

Middle Years:

Complete the Richards College business core classes.
Stay on track in chosen major and meet with your academic advisor and faculty.
Explore concentrations, certificate programs, and research opportunities in the college.
Apply for scholarships.

Last Year:

Take the capstone course for all business majors: MGNT 46 60.
Complete all major courses, major selects, and approved electives.
Explore concentrations, certificate programs, and research opportunities in the college.
Apply for graduation.

Find Your Place

First Year:

Explore campus sports, events, and clubs.
Find, follow, and like all Richards College social media platforms.
Attend special programming offered for first-year students.

Middle Years:

Get involved in student clubs and organizations.
Become a Richards College Student Ambassador.
Visit Career Services.
Explore undergraduate research with faculty.

Last Year:

Explore leadership opportunities in student clubs and/or campus organizations.
Find opportunities to mentor other students.
Seek mentors in your area of interest through faculty, staff, and alumni.

Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

Check out the education abroad office.
Explore resources available in the Stone Center for Family Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation.

Middle Years:

Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Build relationships with faculty/staff and establish your network.

Last Year:

Consider a study abroad and/or work abroad opportunity and research visa regulations.
Explore practices of creating more inclusive experiences.
Continue to grow your professional network.

Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.

Middle Years:

Complete an internship in your field.
Consider a summer or part-time job.
Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.

Last Year:

Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest
Explore career shadowing opportunities
Attend an academic conference with a faculty member and participate in a research presentation.

Take Care of Yourself

First Year:

Visit Health Services.
Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy and attend virtual and in person programs.

Middle Years:

Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Take a personal finance class: FINC 3501 or ECON 3400.

Last Year:

Develop your time management skills and explore ways to have work/life balance.
Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.

Pave Your Path

First Year:

Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
Visit Career Services.
Create your profile on Handshake and LinkedIn.
Consider applying for an on-campus job.

Middle Year:

Draft your resume and attend a resume and interview workshop.
Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
Take business communications: ABED 3100.
Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.

Last Year:

Request references from professors and supervisors.
Draft your resume and cover letter and attend career workshops.
Attend career fairs at UWG.
Engage with UWG alumni.
Apply for graduate programs.
Apply for full-time jobs before graduation.

Management Information Systems Program Map