Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Program Overview

This Bachelor's degree program in Management Information Systems (MIS) equips students with a strong foundation in business principles, computer skills, and information technology. The curriculum covers various aspects of MIS, including programming, database systems, networks, and project management. Upon graduation, students qualify for careers in the IT industry, such as information systems analyst, database manager, or e-business director.

Program Outline

Outline:

First year

• Semester one
• ENGL161 - English Language (7.50 credit hours, 7.5 contact hours)
• MATH110 - Principles of Mathematics (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• COMP141 - Computer Skills (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• ARAB 182 - Arabic Language Skills (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• Semester two
• MGMT101 - Principles of Business Administration (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• MATH120 - Management Mathematics (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MATH110)
• ECON110 - Principles of Microeconomics (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• MGMT205 - Communication Skills (1.50 credit hours, 1.5 contact hours)
• Semester three
• ISLM 181 - Creed and Family in Islam (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• LRSK152 - Learning Skills (1.50 credit hours, 1.5 contact hours)
• HTFT151 - Health and Fitness (1.50 credit hours, 1.5 contact hours)
• ACCT101 - Principles of Financial Accounting (1) (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• STAT101 - Principles of Statistics (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)

Second year

• Semester one
• MGMT103 - Work Ethics (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• ACCT102 - Financial Accounting 2 (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: ACCT101)
• ECON220 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: ECON110)
• MRKT101 - Principles of Marketing (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• Semester two
• FIN115 - Research Methods (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• LAWP201 - Commercial Law (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• ISLM282 - Islamic Ethics and Values (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• STAT103 - Management Statistics (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: STAT101)
• Semester three
• HIST 281 - History and Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• FIN101 - Principles of Financial Management (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: ACCT102)
• FIN105 - Management Writing Skills (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• MGMT110 - Management Skills (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MGMT101)

Third year

• Semester one
• MIS220 - Programming Language (1) (4.50 credit hours, 6 contact hours, Pre-requisite: COMP141)
• MIS221 - Database Systems (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: COMP141)
• MIS332 - Systems Analysis and Design (1) (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: COMP141)
• Elective Course (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• Semester two
• MIS212 - Programming Language (2) (4.50 credit hours, 6 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MIS220)
• MGMT203 - Organizational Behavior (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MGMT101)
• MGMT271 - Strategic Management (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MGMT101)
• MIS102 - Management Information Systems (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: COMP141)
• Semester three
• BUS381 - Entrepreneurship (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• MIS432 - Networks and Computer Security (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MIS231)
• Elective Course (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• MIS342 - Internet Applications in Business (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MIS432)
• Summer Course
• MIS390 - Practical Training (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)

Fourth year

• Semester one
• MIS231 - Operating Systems (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MIS231)
• MIS499 - Graduation Project (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• ACCT241 - Accounting Information Systems (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: ACCT102)
• Elective Course (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• Semester two
• MRKT330 - Electronic Marketing (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MRKT101)
• Elective Course (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• MIS341 - Office Automation (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: COMP141)
• MIS431 - Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MIS102)
• Semester three
• MIS 502 - Decision Support Systems (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• MIS441 - Information Security and Monitoring (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MIS431)
• MGMT421 - Project Management (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MGMT101)
• Elective Course (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)

Electives

• MIS312 - Web Page Design (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: COMP141)
• MIS442 - Systems Analysis and Design 2 (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MIS332)
• MIS311 - End User Programming Applications (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MIS212)
• MIS223 - Data Structures and File Processing (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MIS231)
• MIS498 - Business Intelligence and Data Mining (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MIS221)

Careers:

• Information systems analyst
• Information systems designer
• Information systems consultant
• Information service director
• Database Manager
• E-Business director