2007-2008 Academic Catalog

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• Degree Completion Majors and Minors
• Management and Organizational Leadership Major
• Social and Behavioral Studies Major
• Management and Business Information Systems Major
• Project Management Major
• Health Administration Major
• Management and Organizational Leadership Minor
• Management and Business Information Systems Minor
• Project Management Minor
• Professional Studies Course Descriptions

Management and Business Information Systems Major (BS)

The management and business information systems major offers a 36-semester-hour course of study designed to provide a foundation in management as well as a thorough understanding of computer, network, and Internet technology and its impact on organizational productivity.

Information systems are used as an integral part of developing and executing business strategies. Companies need highly trained professionals to effectively manage the technology behind the strategic objectives. Information systems are increasingly being leveraged to create a competitive edge. Effective management of these systems requires both knowledge of management issues and information technology.

In this program, students will learn to:

• Identify business needs and address the technology that supports those needs
• Explore various systems used to make decisions and gain competitive advantage
• Understand efficiency and effectiveness metrics as they apply to IT systems
• Design, launch, and monitor an information system
• Use benchmarking to identify steps and procedures to improve performance
• Research technologies that can effectively manage and oversee supply chains
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and an understanding of organizational communication processes and issues
• Develop insight into students' personal leadership style and adopt effective strategies
• Demonstrate an understanding of ethics and Christian values and their applications for individuals, technology, and organizations

Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of C- in all courses taken for the major.

Major Requirements

Management Core (22 hours)

Management and Business Information Systems Coursework (14 hours)