DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

Major in Management Information Systems | Minor in Management Information Systems | Course Descriptions

CHAIR: Roger D. Abshire (936) 294-1256

FACULTY: Baker, Capps, Duffy, Earl, Kavanaugh, Kilbourne, Kohers, Lewis, Lilly, Maddux, Mehta, Newbold, Reed, Sower, Taylor, Van Over, Wayhan

The mission of the Department of Management and Marketing is to advance the mission of the College of Business Administration. The Department’s mission is to furnish students the requisite knowledge and skills to be successful in management, human resource management, management information systems, and marketing, or related careers and to pursue graduate studies. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, intellectual contributions, and service.

The Management program is designed to prepare students for positions and careers requiring leadership and managerial skills. The Marketing program is designed to prepare students to make marketing decisions that facilitate the organization in achieving its objectives. The Human Resource Management program is intended to prepare students to manage an organization’s human resources in an effective and efficient manner. The Management Information Systems curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to function in entry level information systems positions with a basis for continued career growth. All programs will prepare students for graduate studies.

Curriculum: Major In Management Information Systems¹

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

*Subject to action by the Board of Regents, The Texas State University System, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

CURRICULUM: MINOR IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

A minor in Management Information Systems (21 hours) is available to all bachelor degree programs that permit a minor. The minor in Management Information Systems requires MIS 388, 390, 291, 431, 479, 485, and 3 advanced hours of MIS.

¹ Transfer students must take at least 50% of the required business curriculum for the B.B.A. degree in residence at Sam Houston State University.

²Two four-hour laboratory science courses must be taken from two different departments: Biology (including ESC 147), Chemistry, Geography/Geology (the only geography course that satisfies a laboratory science requirement is GEO 131/111), or Physics.

³ Select from ART 160, 161, 163, 260, DNC 131, 176, MUS 161, 264, 265, or THR 160, 164, 166, 230, 231. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement of Component Area 4 of the Core Curriculum (see pages 52-53 of this catalog).

⁴ Select from BSL 236, Foreign Languages 263, 264, GEO 265, 266, HIS 265, 266, or SOC 168. Satisfies the Cultural Studies requirement of Component Area 4 of the Core Curriculum.

⁵ Select from ACC 381, GEO 434, CS 164, 165, 234, MIS 438, 480, or 490 or a substitute approved by the Chair of the Dept. of Management and Marketing.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MIS 188 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS. Introduction to personal computer applications. Overview of basic computer hardware and system software concepts. Projects include using various application software packages such as: word processing, spreadsheets, electronic-mail, and computer network browsers. Credit: 3.

MIS 291 BUSINESS SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION. An introduction to the implementation of common business applications using current visual application development platforms. Basic structured and object-oriented analysis and construction techniques are taught in the context of the creation of business-oriented systems. Prerequisites: CS 133, CS 143, GBA 180*, or MIS 188. Credit 3.

MIS 379 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN. A first course describing the methods for analyzing information needs and designing, evaluating, and implementing computer based information systems. Special attention is given to both structured and adaptive techniques for analysis and design. Basic structured and object-oriented analysis and construction techniques are taught in the context of the creation of business-oriented systems. Prerequisite: MIS 390. Credit 3.

MIS 388 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS. This course is designed to be an introduction to the management and use of information systems in organizations. Material presented is selected to increase the student’s literacy in this rapidly changing field, including commonly used acronyms and emerging technologies. Organizational applications of information systems will be discussed for all functional areas of the firm. Prerequisites: GBA 180*, MIS 188 or CS 133 or CS 143. Credit 3.

MIS 390 BUSINESS DATABASE MANAGEMENT. Introduction to databases. Entity relationship modeling and normalization are studied and applied in order to create an organizational database. Students will become better computer users, who are more knowledgeable about the uses of databases in solving business problems, and learning a new way to think about business and its information needs. Credit 3.

MIS 430 PROBLEMS IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS. The credit in this course varies according to the work performed. The student may pursue studies for which a special course is not organized. Credit 1, 2, or 3.

MIS 431 ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IMPLEMENTATION. An introduction to the implementation of common business applications for electronic commerce using Internet related technologies. The basics of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Common Gateway Interfaces (CGI), Java, and other current technologies will be covered in the context of electronic commerce applications on the Internet. Prerequisites: MIS 390 and MIS 291. Credit 3.

MIS 438 ADVANCES IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS. A study of emerging information technologies. Class participants will learn about the technical fundamentals and business applications associated with information technologies. Prerequisite: MIS 431. Credit 3

MIS 480 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION – ERP SYSTEMS. This course builds on knowledge acquired in the Systems Analysis and Design class (MIS 379). Thisclass studies the types of issues that managers will need to consider in implementing cross-functional integrated systems. We will examine the general nature of enterprise computing, re-engineering principles and the technical foundations of client/server systems and enterprise information architectures. We will also look at the different types of enterprise information systems, primarily SAP R/3. Topics include the tools and methodology, modules, processes, and industry initiatives. Prerequisite: MIS 379. Credit 3.

MIS 485 BUSINESS NETWORK MANAGEMENT. Presentation of current and emerging telecommunications services and networking technologies with emphasis on their strengths, limitations, and business applications. Practical aspects of installing and managing networks within business organizations. Commonly used network media, operating systems, LAN and WAN technologies, inter-networking approaches and media will be presented. Prerequisites: MIS 390 and MIS 291. Credit 3.

MIS 490 BUSINESS DATABASE MANAGEMENT II. This course provides strategies and techniques that give students knowledge and skills for database development, design, and implementation in a multi-user business environment. The course covers relational database technology and focuses on design of database applications. Case studies will be used to illustrate the use of database systems for strategic and operational decision making. Emerging technologies and their applications will be covered. Students will get hands-on experience with state-of-the-art commercial relational and object-oriented database technology and learn to use SQL. Prerequisite: MIS 390. Credit: 3.