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Program Overview


Management Information Systems (MIS) Bachelor of Science Degree

Overview

Ranked #3 nationally by College Factual, RIT's MIS degree combines computing security, database design, networking, and IT to create dynamic, comprehensive database systems.


Careers and Co-op

Typical Job Titles

  • Associate data analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Developer
  • HR Administrator
  • IT Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Sales Associate
  • Technical Support

Industries

  • Computer Networking
  • Defense
  • Food and Beverage
  • Health Care
  • Internet and Software
  • Management Consulting
  • Transportation and Logistics

Curriculum

Management Information Systems, BS degree, typical course sequence

  • First Year
    • ACCT-110: Financial Accounting
    • ACCT-210: Management Accounting
    • ECON-101: Principles of Microeconomics (General Education – Global Perspective)
    • ECON-201: Principles of Macroeconomics (General Education)
    • INTB-225: Global Business Environment (General Education)
    • MATH-161: Applied Calculus (General Education)
    • MGIS-130: Information Systems & Technology
    • MGMT-101: Business 1: Introduction to Business Communication, Planning & Analysis
    • MGMT-102: Business 2: Business Planning and Professional Development
    • STAT-145: Introduction to Statistics I (General Education – Mathematical Perspective A)
    • YOPS-10: RIT 365: RIT Connections
    • General Education – First Year Writing (WI)
  • Second Year
    • BANA-255: Data Literacy, Analytics, and Decision Making (General Education)
    • COMM-253: Communication (General Education)
    • FINC-220: Financial Management
    • MGIS-320: Database Management Systems
    • MGMT-215: Organizational Behavior
    • MKTG-230: Principles of Marketing
    • SCBI-035: Careers in Business
    • STAT-146: Introduction to Statistics II (General Education – Mathematical Perspective B)
    • Open Elective
    • General Education – Artistic Perspective
    • General Education – Social Perspective
  • Third Year
    • DECS-310: Operations Management
    • MGIS-330: Systems Analysis and Design
    • MGIS-350: Developing Business Applications
    • MGIS-499: Management Information Systems Co-op (summer)
    • MGMT-340: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (General Education – Ethical Perspective)
    • General Education – Immersion 1
    • General Education – Natural Science Inquiry Perspective †
    • General Education – Scientific Principles Perspective
    • MGIS Electives
  • Fourth Year
    • MGIS-550: MIS Capstone (WI-PR)
    • MGMT-560: Strategic Management
    • Open Electives
    • General Education – Immersion 2,3
    • General Education – Electives

Management Information Systems Electives

  • MGIS-355: Business Intelligence
  • MGIS-360: Building a Web Business
  • MGIS-425: Database Systems Development
  • MGIS-429: Cyber: Risk and Resilience
  • MGIS-445: Web Systems Development
  • MGIS-450: Enterprise Systems
  • MGIS-489: Seminar in MIS
  • MGIS-589: Hacking for Defense (H4D)
  • MGMT-360: Digital Entrepreneurship

Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree

Management Information Systems, BS degree/Business Analytics, MS degree, typical course sequence

  • First Year
    • ACCT-110: Financial Accounting
    • ACCT-210: Management Accounting
    • ECON-101: Principles of Microeconomics (General Education – Global Perspective)
    • ECON-201: Principles of Macroeconomics (General Education)
    • INTB-225: Global Business Environment (General Education)
    • MATH-161: Applied Calculus (General Education)
    • MGIS-130: Information Systems & Technology
    • MGMT-101: Business 1: Introduction to Business Communication, Planning & Analysis
    • MGMT-102: Business 2: Business Planning and Professional Development
    • STAT-145: Introduction to Statistics I (General Education – Mathematical Perspective A)
    • YOPS-10: RIT 365: RIT Connections
    • General Education – First Year Writing (WI)
  • Second Year
    • BANA-255: Data Literacy, Analytics, and Decision Making (General Education)
    • COMM-253: Communication (General Education)
    • FINC-220: Financial Management
    • MGIS-320: Database Management Systems
    • MGMT-215: Organizational Behavior
    • MKTG-230: Principles of Marketing
    • SCBI-035: Careers in Business
    • STAT-146: Introduction to Statistics II (General Education – Mathematical Perspective B)
    • Open Elective
    • General Education – Artistic Perspective
    • General Education – Social Perspective
  • Third Year
    • DECS-310: Operations Management
    • MGIS-330: Systems Analysis and Design
    • MGIS-350: Developing Business Applications
    • MGIS-499: Management Information Systems Co-op (summer)
    • MGIS-650: Introduction to Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
    • MGMT-340: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (General Education – Ethical Perspective)
    • General Education – Immersion 1
    • General Education – Natural Science Inquiry Perspective †
    • General Education – Scientific Principles Perspective
    • Open Electives
  • Fourth Year
    • BANA-680: Data Management for Business Analytics
    • MGIS-550: MIS Capstone (WI-PR)
    • MGIS-725: Data Management and Analytics
    • MGMT-560: Strategic Management
    • Open Elective
    • General Education – Immersion 2,3
    • General Education – Electives
  • Fifth Year
    • ACCT-745: Accounting Information and Analytics
    • BANA-780: Advanced Business Analytics
    • BANA-785: Business Analytics Experience
    • FINC-780: Financial Analytics
    • MKTG-768: Marketing Analytics
    • Graduate Electives

MS Business Analytics Electives

  • STAT-641: Applied Linear Models - Regression
  • STAT-745: Predictive Analytics
  • STAT-747: Principles of Statistical Data Mining
  • STAT-773: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
  • STAT-784: Categorical Data Analysis
  • MGIS-720: Information Systems Design
  • MGIS-735: Design and Information Systems
  • MGIS-738: Seminar in Management Information Systems
  • MGIS-760: Integrated Business Systems

Admissions and Financial Aid

First-Year Admission

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years of social studies and/or history
  • 3 years of math is required and must include algebra, geometry, and algebra 2/trigonometry. Pre-calculus is preferred.
  • 2-3 years of science

Transfer Admission

  • A minimum of college algebra is required. Pre-calculus or calculus is preferred.

Accreditation

Saunders College of Business undergraduate and graduate programs are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the premier accrediting organization for business schools. Less than 5 percent of the institutions granting business degrees have received this accreditation.


Faculty

  • Rick Mislan: Senior Lecturer
  • Quang Bui: Associate Professor
  • Manlu Liu: Professor

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Program Outline

Technology enhances an organization’s operational efficiency. Through analysis of existing business processes, you will be able to improve and design new information systems that can help add value to an existing product and help managers make crucial decisions. The management information systems degree focuses on data analytics, teamwork, leadership skills, customer service, and underlying business theories. An MIS degree gives you the ability to develop innovative systems to solve company problems and improve business intelligence.

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Careers and Cooperative Education

Typical Job Titles

Associate data analyst Business Analyst
Data Analyst Developer
HR Administrator IT Analyst
Management Consultant Sales Associate
Technical Support

Salary and Career Information for Management Information Systems (MIS) BS

Cooperative Education

What’s different about an RIT education? It’s the career experience you gain by completing cooperative education and internships with top companies in every single industry. You’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll gain real-world career experience that sets you apart. It’s exposure–early and often–to a variety of professional work environments, career paths, and industries. 

Co-ops take your knowledge and turn it into know-how. Business co-ops provide hands-on experience that enables you to apply your knowledge of business, management, finance, accounting, and related fields in professional settings. You'll make valuable connections between course work and real-world applications as you build a network of professional contacts.

Students in the MIS degree are required to complete at least one block of cooperative education.


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Rochester Institute of Technology (Dubai) is a branch campus of the renowned Rochester Institute of Technology in the United States. Located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, a special economic zone for knowledge and innovation, RIT Dubai offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including engineering, business, computing, and design. The institution is committed to providing students with a high-quality American education in a dynamic and international setting.

Services Offered:

RIT Dubai provides a wide array of services to support student success, including:

Academic Support Center:


  • Offers tutoring, study skills workshops, and other resources to enhance academic performance.

Advising Resources:


  • Provides guidance on academic planning, career exploration, and personal development.

Health and Wellness:


  • Offers access to healthcare services, counseling, and wellness programs.

Athletics and Recreation:


  • Provides opportunities for students to participate in sports, fitness activities, and recreational programs.

Student Leadership:


  • Encourages student involvement in clubs, organizations, and leadership initiatives.

Student Accommodation:


  • Offers on-campus housing options for students.

Parking and Transportation:

  • Provides parking facilities and transportation services for students.

Student Life and Campus Experience:

RIT Dubai fosters a vibrant and inclusive campus community where students can engage in a variety of activities and experiences, including:

Student Life at RIT Dubai:


  • Offers opportunities for students to connect with peers, participate in social events, and explore cultural activities.

New Student Orientation:


  • Provides a welcoming introduction to campus life and resources.

Co-op and Internship Program:

  • Offers students practical work experience through co-op and internship opportunities.

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American Degree:


  • RIT Dubai offers a true American degree, recognized globally for its quality and rigor.

State-of-the-Art Campus:


  • The campus features modern facilities and technology to support learning and research.

Co-op and Internship Program:


  • Provides students with valuable work experience and career development opportunities.

Study Abroad Options:


  • Offers students the chance to study at other RIT campuses or partner institutions around the world.

Global Connectivity:

  • RIT Dubai is located in a dynamic and international hub, providing students with diverse perspectives and networking opportunities.

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RIT Dubai offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

Undergraduate Programs:

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media Design
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
  • Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Technologies
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing
  • Bachelor of Science in Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Global Business Management

Graduate Programs:

  • Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation
  • Masters of Science in Professional Studies: Future Foresight and Planning
  • Masters of Science in Engineering Management
  • Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Masters of Science in Professional Studies: Data Analytics
  • Masters of Science in Professional Studies: Smart Cities
  • Masters of Science in Cybersecurity
  • Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering

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  • RIT Dubai has a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, with dedicated labs and centers supporting student projects and research.
  • The institution boasts a diverse student body representing over 75 nationalities, creating a rich and multicultural learning environment.
  • RIT Dubai has a high employability rate, with over 80% of graduates securing employment within six months of graduation.
  • The institution has a strong network of alumni, providing students with valuable connections and career support.

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226
Average ranking globally
#442
Average ranking in the country
#132
Admission Requirements

Management Information Systems, BS degree, typical course sequence

Course Sem. Cr. Hrs.
First Year
ACCT-110 3
An introduction to the way in which corporations report their financial performance to interested stakeholders such as investors and creditors. Coverage of the accounting cycle, generally accepted accounting principles, and analytical tools help students become informed users of financial statements. (This course is available to RIT degree-seeking undergraduate students.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
ACCT-210 3
Introduction to the use of accounting information by managers within a business. Explores the value of accounting information for the planning and controlling of operations, assessing the cost of a product/service, evaluating the performance of managers, and strategic decision making. (Prerequisites: ACCT-110 or NACC-205 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
ECON-101 3
Microeconomics studies the workings of individual markets. That is, it examines the interaction of the demanders of goods and services with the suppliers of those goods and services. It explores how the behavior of consumers (demanders), the behavior of producers (suppliers), and the level of market competition influence market outcomes. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
ECON-201 3
Macroeconomics studies aggregate economic behavior. The course begins by presenting the production possibilities model. This is followed by a discussion of basic macroeconomic concepts including inflation, unemployment, and economic growth and fluctuations. The next topic is national income accounting, which is the measurement of macroeconomic variables. The latter part of the course focuses on the development of one or more macroeconomic models, a discussion of the role of money in the macroeconomy, the aggregate supply-aggregate demand framework, and other topics the individual instructor may choose. (Prerequisites: ECON-101 or completion of one (1) 400 or 500 level ECON course.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
INTB-225 3
Being an informed global citizen requires an understanding of the global business environment. Organizations critical to the development of the global business environment include for-profit businesses, non-profits, governmental, non-governmental, and supranational agencies. This course introduces students to the interdependent relationships between organizations and the global business environment. A holistic approach is used to examine the diverse economic, political, legal, cultural, and financial systems that influence both organizations and the global business environment. (This course is available to RIT degree-seeking undergraduate students.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MATH-161 4
This course is an introduction to the study of differential and integral calculus, including the study of functions and graphs, limits, continuity, the derivative, derivative formulas, applications of derivatives, the definite integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus, basic techniques of integral approximation, exponential and logarithmic functions, basic techniques of integration, an introduction to differential equations, and geometric series. Applications in business, management sciences, and life sciences will be included with an emphasis on manipulative skills. (Prerequisite: C- or better in MATH-101, MATH-111, MATH-131, NMTH-260, NMTH-272 or NMTH-275 or Math Placement Exam score greater than or equal to 45.) Lecture 4 (Fall, Spring).
MGIS-130 3
To be successful in our globally-networked business environment, contemporary management professionals must have a strong grounding in the principles of information and information technology. This course provides an introduction to the field of management information systems (MIS), including the tools and techniques for managing information and information technologies within organizations. We place a particular emphasis on the nature of systems, the role of information in business processes, the management of data, and the planning of MIS design projects. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGMT-101 3
This is the first of a two-course sequence, 4 credit year long experience, comprising the freshman-integrated experience. In Business 1, students will be introduced to the key functional areas of business, discuss current factors, events, and trends that impact business, build professional, personal leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, and evaluate business decisions, and the business plan process. By understanding the key functions of business and analyzing business decisions in Business 1, students will be able to then develop their own business ideas in Business 2. (Co-requisite: MGIS-101 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Fall).
MGMT-102 1
This course, the second in the First-year Business 4 Credit Experience, applies business and technology tools to create a modified business plan. Supported by guest speakers on a variety of professional development topics, along with student and professional mentors, students in this project-centered course use the Business Model Canvas innovation tool and learn to identify and communicate the nine key elements of a business model. Students will complete a team project that outlines the business case for a new product or service to address a selected challenge or opportunity. Student teams present a business case in both a one-page document and a 10-minute presentation pitch. (Prerequisites: MGMT-101 or MGMT-150 or equivalent course.) Lecture 1 (Fall, Spring).
STAT-145 3
This course introduces statistical methods of extracting meaning from data, and basic inferential statistics. Topics covered include data and data integrity, exploratory data analysis, data visualization, numeric summary measures, the normal distribution, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. The emphasis of the course is on statistical thinking rather than computation. Statistical software is used. (Prerequisite: MATH-101 or MATH-111 or NMTH-260 or NMTH-272 or NMTH-275 or a math placement exam score of at least 35.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
YOPS-10 0
RIT 365 students participate in experiential learning opportunities designed to launch them into their career at RIT, support them in making multiple and varied connections across the university, and immerse them in processes of competency development. Students will plan for and reflect on their first-year experiences, receive feedback, and develop a personal plan for future action in order to develop foundational self-awareness and recognize broad-based professional competencies. Lecture 1 (Fall, Spring).
 
General Education – First Year Writing (WI)
3
Second Year
BANA-255 3
This course serves as an introduction to the uses (and potential misuses) of data in a wide variety of social settings, including the exploration of contemporary techniques to analyze such data. Data acquisition, cleansing, management, analysis, and visualization will be addressed through hands-on projects. Project work will include contemporary social problems addressed using a dynamic set of resources and technologies. An emphasis will be placed on how insights gleaned from data analysis can be used to guide individual and group decision-making scenarios. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
COMM-253 3
An introduction to communication contexts and processes emphasizing both conceptual and practical dimensions. Participants engage in public speaking, small group problem solving and leadership, and writing exercises while acquiring theoretical background appropriate to understanding these skills. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
FINC-220 3
Basic course in financial management. Covers business organization, time value of money, valuation of securities, capital budgeting decision rules, risk-return relation, Capital Asset Pricing Model, financial ratios, global finance, and working capital management. (Prerequisites: (ECON-101 or ECON-201) and ACCT-110 and (STAT-145 or STAT-251 or CQAS-251 or MATH-251 or MATH-252 or STAT-205) or equivalent courses.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
MGIS-320 3
Transforming data into information is critical for making business decisions. This course introduces students to the concepts of data, information and the business database management systems (DBMS) used by modern organizations. Exercises and hands-on projects are used to model the information needs of an organization and implement and query databases using applications such as Microsoft Access and SQL. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGMT-215 3
As an introductory course in managing and leading organizations, this course provides an overview of human behavior in organizations at the individual, group, and organizational level with an emphasis on enhancing organizational effectiveness. Topics include: individual differences, work teams, motivation, communication, leadership, conflict resolution, organizational culture, and organizational change. (This class is restricted to undergraduate students with at least 2nd year standing.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
MKTG-230 3
An introduction to the field of marketing, stressing its role in the organization and society. Emphasis is on determining customer needs and wants and how the marketer can satisfy those needs through the controllable marketing variables of product, price, promotion and distribution. (This class is restricted to undergraduate students with at least 2nd year standing.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
SCBI-035 0
This course consists of a series of workshops designed to introduce business students to the skills needed to be successful in job and coop searches and applications to graduate schools. Students will establish their career goals, create material (e.g., resume, cover letter), and acquire skills needed to achieve these goals. (AL2,3,4-DegS) Lecture 8 (Fall, Spring).
STAT-146 4
This course is an elementary introduction to the topics of regression and analysis of variance. The statistical software package Minitab will be used to reinforce these techniques. The focus of this course is on business applications. This is a general introductory statistics course and is intended for a broad range of programs. (Prerequisites: STAT-145 or equivalent course.) Lecture 6 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
 
Open Elective
3
 
General Education – Artistic Perspective
3
 
General Education – Social Perspective
3
Third Year
DECS-310 3
A survey of operations and supply chain management that relates to both service- and goods- producing organizations. Topics include operations and supply chain strategies; ethical behavior; forecasting; product and service design, including innovation and sustainability; capacity and inventory management; lean operations; managing projects; quality assurance; global supply chains; and the impacts of technology. (Prerequisites: STAT-145 or MATH-251 or equivalent courses.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
MGIS-330 3
Successful organizations utilize a systematic approach to solve real-world business problems through the use of computing resources. Students who complete this course will be able to design and model business processes. They will learn how to conduct requirements analysis, approach the design or redesign of business processes, model system functions, effectively communicate systems designs to various levels of management, work in a project-based environment, and approach the implementation of a new organizational information system. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGIS-350 3
Development of business applications is transforming from programming to integration of software components using application development environments. Students learn the fundamentals of computer programming and applications development through a set of programming exercises that focus on visual development environments and component integration. These exercises expand into a project where students apply concepts of typical development and project methodologies to complete a comprehensive programming assignment. Lecture 3 (Spring).
MGIS-499 0
One semester of paid work experience in management information systems. (This class is restricted to undergraduate students with at least 3rd year standing.) CO OP (Fall, Spring, Summer).
MGMT-340 3
This course applies concepts of ethics to business at the macro level and at the micro level. At the macro level the course examines competing business ideologies exploring the ethical concerns of capitalism as well as the role of business in society. At the micro level the course examines the role of the manager in establishing an ethical climate with an emphasis on the development of ethical leadership in business organizations. The following topics are typically discussed: the stakeholder theory of the firm, corporate governance, marketing and advertising ethics, the rights and responsibilities of employees, product safety, ethical reasoning, business's responsibility to the environment, moving from a culture of compliance to a culture of integrity, and ethical leadership. (This class is restricted to undergraduate students with at least 2nd year standing.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
 
General Education – Immersion 1
3
 
General Education – Natural Science Inquiry Perspective †
3
 
General Education – Scientific Principles Perspective
3
 
MGIS Electives
9
Fourth Year
MGIS-550 3
This capstone course for MIS majors applies the concepts of project management and techniques for estimating, planning and controlling of resources to accomplish specific project goals. Students complete a team project requiring them to develop an innovative information system while utilizing project management techniques. Students analyze real business situations and develop IT-based innovative solutions for problems encountered. (Prerequisites: MGIS-320 and MGIS-330 or equivalent courses and 4th year standing.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGMT-560 3
A capstone course drawing upon major business functions—accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, and organizational theory and how strategic managers integrate functional theories and concepts to create competitive advantage. The course provides an integrated perspective of business organizations toward the achievement of enhanced profitability and a sustainable competitive advantage. Topics include the analysis of business environments, industry attractiveness, and competitive dynamics. Students learn how to formulate and implement effective business-level, corporate-level, and global strategies using theories, cases and a simulation. (Prerequisites: MGMT-215 and MKTG-230 and FINC-220 and DECS-310 or equivalent courses.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
 
Open Electives
9
 
General Education – Immersion 2,3
6
 
General Education – Electives
9
Total Semester Credit Hours
123

Please see General Education Curriculum (GE) for more information.

(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.

Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two different Wellness courses.

† Students will satisfy this requirement by taking either a 3 or 4 credit hour lab science course. If a science course consists of separate lecture and laboratory sections, students must take both the lecture and lab portions to satisfy the requirement.

Management Information Systems Electives

MGIS-355
The course is intended to provide an integrative foundation in the field of business intelligence at both the operational and strategic levels. Students will experience a variety of contemporary tools to analyze complex business data and arrive at a rational solution. Topic such as data warehousing, visualization and data mining will be covered, along with other topics relevant to the field of business intelligence. The computer will be used extensively throughout the course. (Prerequisites: MGIS-350 and MGIS-320 or equivalent courses.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGIS-360
This course gives students both a conceptual and hands-on understanding of the launching of web businesses. Students will study the full process of web business creation, including domain name registration, frameworks for application creation, hosting of web applications and search engine optimization. Students will apply their knowledge by designing and building a business website that can actually make money. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGIS-425
This course builds upon the basic concepts from Database Management Systems. Students work in a real-world business database development environment and gain hands-on experience in advanced database querying language, such as Oracle PL/SQL. Students learn to analyze business processes and, using tools such as Oracle, develop fully functioning database prototype systems to support them. (Prerequisites: MGIS-320 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGIS-429
This course provides a conceptual and practical overview of Cybersecurity Management. A keen awareness of the principles and procedures of cybersecurity is a management necessity with universal business implications. Success in today's global economy requires a focus on cybersecurity strategy and management with governance as an overarching consideration in all risk assessment and management related endeavors. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGIS-445
Students in this class will analyze business problems and develop data-driven web applications to solve them. An industry-level application server will provide the framework for integrating and deploying a set of client and server technologies to create these applications. Development skills will include presenting and receiving information through a website, validating entered information, and storing entered information in text files or databases. Students will design solutions using Hypertext Markup Language, client scripting and server programs for database and file access. (Prerequisites: MGIS-350 and MGIS-320 or equivalent courses.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGIS-450
This course explores the role of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in organizations. Students analyze cross-functional business processes and ERP systems commonly used to support these processes. Students engage in a hands-on project using a current ERP system, such as SAP R/3, to demonstrate, analyze and design system structures, key data elements and process configurations that support cross-functional business processes, including accounting, sales, material management, production and distribution. Lecture 3 (Fall).
MGIS-489
Advanced study of MIS topics reflecting contemporary issues and/or current technological advancements impacting the development, implementation and management of information systems in organizations. Seminar topics have ranged from new technological developments to management security issues in MIS systems. Topics for a specific semester will be announced prior to the course offering. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGIS-589
Students work with multidisciplinary teams to solve real problems for the United States government, as well as critical infrastructure partners in the Healthcare, Finance, and Energy sectors, through the Hacking for Defense initiative (www.H4Di.org). Students will build a foundation in requirements elicitation through structured interview. Students learn lean launchpad methods to define problems and design technology and/or service innovations, ultimately leading to well-grounded opportunities for follow-on commercialization and academic research. (Prerequisites: MGIS-330 and MGIS-350 or equivalent courses.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring).
MGMT-360
Digital Entrepreneurship brings together state-of-the-art knowledge in digital business practices with basic instruction in entrepreneurship and business planning. This highly interactive, applied experience will allow students to develop business ideas, discover RIT resources that support new ventures, network with and learn from industry experts, and complete a professional plan to communicate and advance a digital business venture. Student work for this course will involve research and analysis of electronic marketplaces and, ultimately, the design and development of competitive digital startups. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer).
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