Applied Management Information Systems, Operations Management, B.I.S.

B.I.S. In Applied Management Information Systems

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Management Information Systems builds upon computer programming skills as core requirements, and augments such proficiencies with management of information technology and communication skills. Courses such as operations management, statistics, and project management enhance these skills. Graduates will be ready for a variety of practical careers requiring application of computers and computing/statistical skills to managerial decision-making. The program of study for the BIS in Applied Management Information Systems  consists of four components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (27 hours), Track Requirements (15 hours), and Electives* (34 hours).

Major in Applied Management Information Systems

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Please note that many majors have specific general education requirements. Please see a faculty advisor in your department if you need further clarification. You will be required to take the following courses to meet your general education and business administration requirements including:

• MAT 1070. College Algebra (3 credits)

Core Requirements: 27 Sem. Hrs.

• CSC 1300. WWW Information (3 credits)
• CSC 1750. Introduction to Algorithms (3 credits)
• CSC 1760. Introduction to Programming (3 credits)
• ITC 2080. Introduction to System Administration and Shell Scripting (3 credits)
• ITM 3010. Management Information Systems (3 credits)
• ITM 3500. Database Management Systems (3 credits)
• MGT 3060. Organization and Management (3 credits)
• SOC 2200. Computers and Society (3 credits)
• SOC 3000. Sociological Writing/Rhetoric (3 credits)

Track: 15 Sem. Hrs.

Operations Management:

• DSC 3180. Applied Business Statistics (3 credits)
• ITM 4400. Project Management (3 credits)
• MGT 4410. Operations Management (3 credits)
• SOC 4250. Organizations in Society (3 credits)
• SOC 4400. Conflict Management (3 credits)

Electives*: 34 Sem. Hrs.

*Students entering the BIS Program with an Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Applied Arts degree from a two-year institution recognized by an accepted institutional accreditor may receive up to 30 hours of transfer credit towards Electives upon verification of such degree.  Accepted institutional accreditors include but are not limited to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).  Other US Department of Education recognized national accreditors which are not listed above may also be considered acceptable.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.