Bachelor of Commerce in Management Information Systems
ObjectivesManagement Information Systems (mis) are integrated, computer-based systems that provide information to support management and operations of an organization; they are application of information technology to business problems. Students gain knowledge of recent developments in information and communication technologies which help companies improve their organizational performance. They learn how to analyse the information needs of various user departments within an organization, using Internet technologies to create media-rich collaboration environments among company employees, customers and suppliers. They also learn how to design and implement information systems to support business processes, integrate information systems within the organization, and support its core competencies.
Academic titleBachelor of Commerce in Management Information Systems
Course descriptionMajor in Management Information Systems — 24 credits Minor in Management Information Systems — 12 credits
Sample courses include:
* Sample Design and Analysis
* Statistical Models for Data Analysis
* Database Management
* E-business Systems
* System Analysis and Design for Electronic Business
* Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming for Business
* Information Systems Analysis
Core Courses:
Year 1 — 24 credits
Term 1
* COMM 210 - Contemporary Business Thinking
* COMM 212 - Business Communication
* COMM 215 - Business Statistics
* COMM 217 - Financial Accounting
Term 2
* COMM 220 - Analysis of Markets
* COMM 222 - Organizational Behaviour and Theory
* COMM 224 - Marketing Management
* COMM 225 - Production and Operations Management
Year 2 — 15 credits
Term 1
* COMM 301 - Management Information Systems
* COMM 305 - Managerial Accounting
* COMM 308 - Introduction to Finance
Term 2
* COMM 315 - Business Law and Ethics
* COMM 320 - Entrepreneurship