Management Information System

Overview

This program provides a strong foundation and knowledge to apply information technologies to empower organizations. It is perfect for students who can work with information technology and interact with people to deliver successful outcomes in an organization. The program helps students understand the fundamentals of information technology, learn to apply it to solve business problems, and make use data and information to help business grows.
Students develop skills in programming, database design and use, systems analysis and design, spreadsheet modeling and analysis, enterprise systems, project management, and security. Course work includes hands-on experiences in working with technology. Students also gain a good understanding of management principles and learn to work in a project team, understand business objectives, decide and develop technology solutions. At the culmination of the program, students acquire a good foundation and working knowledge of technologies, along with the ability to apply these skills to add value to organizations.

University Requirements (10 credits)
Code Course Name Prerequisite/ Corequisite credits
ENGL 201 English Communication Skills I Test 3 credits
ENGL 202 English Communication Skills II ENGL 201 3 credits
ARAB 201 Arabic Communication Skills Test 3 credits
GENR201  Religion and Public Life 1credit
Core Courses (48 credits)
Code Course Name Prerequisite/ Corequisite credits
ACCT 210  Accounting I Co. ENGL 030 3 credits
BUSS 210 Business Communication I Co. ENGL 201 3 credits
BUSS 310 Business Communication II BUSS 210 3 credits
BUSS 321 Business Law and Ethics MGNT 210 3 credits
BUSS 400 Business Analytics MATH 205 3 credits
MIST215 Microsoft Office Applications CSCI010 3 credits
Choose one of the followings:
ECON 210
ECON 211
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Co. (ENGL 201+CSCI010)
Co. (ARAB 201+CSCI010)
3 credits
3 credits
Choose one of the followings:
ECON 220
ECON 221
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Co. (ENGL 201+CSCI010)
Co. (ARAB 201+CSCI010)
3 credits
3 credits
FINC 210 Business Finance ACCT 210 3 credits
HRMN 210 Intro to Human Resources Management Co. ENGL 201 3 credits
MATH 205 Math for Business  ENGL 010+Test 3 credits
MATH 206 Statistics I ENGL 020+Test 3 credits
MGNT 210 Principles of Management Co. ENGL 201 3 credits
MGNT 480 Entrepreneurship Senior standing 3 credits
MIST 210 Management Information Systems CSCI 010, Co. ENGL 201 3 credits
MKTG 210 Introduction to Marketing Co. ENGL 201 3 credits
Major/Concentration Requirements (29 credits)
Code Course Name Prerequisite/ Corequisite credits
CSCI 230 Programming for MIS 4 credits
CSCI 232 Database & Software Engineering CSCI 230 3 credits
CSCI 330 Systems & Network Admin CSDE 201 3 credits
MIST 420 Business Intelligence CSCI 232 3 credits
MIST 430 Knowledge Management CSCI 230 3 credits
MIST 470 Adv. System Analysis and Design CSCI 232 3 credits
SECU 426 Information Security CSCI 232 3 credits
MGNT 340 Business Policies and Processes ACCT215, MGNT210, HRMN 210 3 credits
CODM 412 Web Design 3 credits
BUSS 490 Internship (1 cr) 60 credits 1 credit
Department Electives for MIS (6 credits):
CSDE201 IT Essentials 3 credits

Scholarship Programs

At USAL, we provide accessible funding and resources that help alleviate the cost of education, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to pursue their academic and career aspirations.

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