圣弗朗西斯大學(xué)

Program Description:

The Management Information Systems (Accelerated MBA), B.S. program not only prepares students in the field of management information systems but also provides special academic programming and the ability to accelerate the completion of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program through a 6-credit waiver of MBA course work and by earning 9 credits in partial completion of the undergraduate degree that will fulfill requirements in the MBA program. Upon successful completion of all undergraduate degree requirements, and if all progression standards are met, students will be automatically accepted into the MBA program and will not be required to complete the GMAT exam. Beyond preparing students for enrollment in the graduate MBA program, the program prepares students to analyze, design, develop, implement, integrate, manage, and maintain management information systems and information technology.

The program carefully and effectively blends a solid business administration education with the technical and conceptual aspects of computer-based information systems and e- commerce. Students in the MIS program will need to think critically, solve problems, command effective communication skills, acquire high-caliber computer science knowledge and skills, and develop general business information systems acumen. Students study information systems, database management, applied computer programming with business applications, network and data communications, system analysis and design, decision support systems, and e-commerce. The program prepares graduates for positions of leadership in information management careers, such as information systems manager, information systems analyst, network administrator, data communications specialist, information technology specialist, database administrator, telecommunication manager, web master, and e-commerce consultant.

Student Learning Outcomes:

The Shields School of Business will graduate students who have the knowledge, skills, love of learning, confidence, drive, and ethical and moral values needed to be spiritually fulfilled in life and successful in professional careers. Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Demonstrate, in the Spirit of Saint Francis in the Marketplace, knowledge of the ethical value choices and responsibilities of businesses and business leaders;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles in business in the functional areas of accounting, information systems, finance, management, and marketing;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legal, social, economic environments of business;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the global dimension of business;
• Integrate the functional areas of business in the process of decision making;
• Demonstrate the ability to professionally communicate.

Estimated Completion Time:

Typically 4 years of full-time study

Total Credits Required:

128 credits minimum