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Informatics | Bachelor of Business Administration: Management Information Systems

Our Management Information Systems program has a history of producing successful graduates. You'll learn about computer hardware, software, networks and security while developing core business skills. We'll give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to excel in the field.
Students like you study in our program for these reasons:

  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of computer systems analysts will grow 25 percent from 2012 to 2022.
  • Our graduates are in demand. Recent job placement rates have been at or near 100 percent.
  • Management Information Systems salaries are competitive. Top graduates may earn $50,000-$70,000 a year or more.
  • We emphasize small classes, hands-on learning and access to faculty.
  • We create unique internship and career opportunities through industry relationships.
  • Our graduates are business professionals with IT skills. They use technology to solve problems and create advantages. And they're known for their work ethic and openness to learn.

Program Summary

General Education34
BBA Core27
MIS Core30
Open Electives 129
Total Hours120
1

Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours.  The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed.  This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed.  Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.   

Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.

 Program Requirements

General Education

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education

Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement.  Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the the university elective category.  This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree.  Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.  

General Education34-35
Business Core
ACCT 203Principles of Accounting I3
ACCT 204Principles of Accounting II3
GBUS 204Business Law I3
MGT 301Management Principles3
MKT 301Marketing Principles3
FIN 305Managerial Finance3
BCOM 301Strategic Business Communication3
MGT 602Production and Operations Management3
MGT 650Business Policy3
Total Hours27
MIS Core
INF 250Introduction to Web Development3
or INF 312 Web Design for Non-Majors
INF 300Foundations of Informatics3
INF 304Management Information Systems3
INF 330Business Intelligence3
INF 360Programming with Python3
or INF 652 Database Design and Programming
INF 430Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership3
or INF 684 Foundations of Information Systems Security
INF 490Capstone Seminar in Informatics3
INF 603Big Data Analytics3
or INF 604 Data Analytics I
INF 610Public Policy, Law, Ethics in Telecommunications3
MIS 602Information Systems Design and Development3
Total Hours30

Degree Requirements

All bachelor degrees require:
GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set)
A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A
Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated)
A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit
A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
ENG 101 English Composition I (SGE010 - English Discipline Area) 3
COMM 100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (SGE020 - Communication Discipline Area) 3
ACCT 203 Principles of Accounting I 3
INF 250
Introduction to Web Development
or Web Design for Non-Majors
3
UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar 1
SGE030 - Math Statistics Discipline Area 3
 Hours16
Spring
ENG 102 English Composition II (SGE010 - English Discipline Area) 3
ACCT 204 Principles of Accounting II 3
GBUS 204 Business Law I 3
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development 3
SGE040 - Natural Physical Science Discipline Area 4
 Hours16
Second Year
Fall
INF 300 Foundations of Informatics 3
BCOM 301 Strategic Business Communication 3
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area 3
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 3
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking 3
 Hours15
Spring
MGT 301 Management Principles 3
INF 304 Management Information Systems 3
INF 330 Business Intelligence 3
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area 3
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 3
 Hours15
Third Year
Fall
MKT 301 Marketing Principles 3
FIN 305 Managerial Finance 3
INF 360
Programming with Python
or Database Design and Programming
3
MIS 602 Information Systems Design and Development 3
Open Electives 3
 Hours15
Spring
INF 603
Big Data Analytics
or Data Analytics I
3
INF 430
Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership
or Foundations of Information Systems Security
3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
 Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
MGT 602 Production and Operations Management 3
INF 610 Public Policy, Law, Ethics in Telecommunications 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
 Hours15
Spring
INF 490 Capstone Seminar in Informatics 3
MGT 650 Business Policy 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 1
 Hours13
 Total Hours120

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.