Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20

MIS 2021 - Business Information Systems Nonmajor


Addresses issues that arise in dealing with management information as a business resource. As an introduction to the field of management information systems, topics covered deal with computer technologies, information development, and impact of information systems on business organizations at a variety of levels, from personal information systems to organization information architectures. Major attention is given to the implications of information systems for achieving competitive advantage.

Requisites: Not COB except BS 8123 and WARNING: no credit if taken after MIS 2020
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to understand the IS function by articulating the balance between the 3 components of IS in the context of business strategy and depicting IS architectures
  • Students will be able to understand the different types of Information Systems utilized in business by explaining their use in different settings and discussing emerging IS use trends
  • Develop an understanding of what is MIS and the careers available to MIS majors by discussing IS careers
  • Students will be able to apply principles and techniques of Management Information Systems by discussing how business process management adds business value and utilizing project management principles


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