Degree Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science program in Management Information Systems is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, www.abet.org. 

MIS Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

Two to four years after graduation, graduates should be able to:

• Apply sound managerial concepts and principles in the development and operation of information systems
• Apply systems analysis, IS design and project management concepts effectively
• Improve business processes through the effective application of information technology concepts and practices

MIS Program Student Outcomes:

Upon graduation, students will be able to:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment. [IS]
   

	Program Education Objective 1 Two to four years after graduation, graduates should be able to apply sound managerial concepts and principles in the development and operation of information systems	Program Education Objective 2 Two to four years after graduation, graduates should be able to apply systems analysis, IS design, and project management concepts effectively	Program Education Objective 3 Two to four years after graduation, graduates should be able to improve business processes through the effective application of information technology concepts
Student Outcome 1 Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
Student Outcome 2 Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline
Student Outcome 3 Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
Student Outcome 4 Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal  and ethical principles
Student Outcome 5 Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline
Student Outcome 6 Support the delivery, use and management of information systems within an information systems environments

MIS Program Educational Objectives Mapped to College of Business Undergraduate Program Goals

MIS majors are also prepared to achieve program goals established for all College of Business majors. Below is a matrix that shows how MIS goals relate to college goals.
 

		Apply sound managerial concepts and principles in the development and operation of information systems	Effectively apply system analysis, IS design and project management concepts	Effectively apply technical concepts in information technology
Sykes COB Program Goals	Ethical Leadership and Effective Teamwork: Students will develop the skills needed to become ethical leaders and participate effectively in teams
	International Competency: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the economic and cultural issues affecting global commerce
	Critical Thinking: Students will develop solutions to business problems
	Business Literacy: Students will comprehend business concepts across functional areas

In addition to assignments, exams and projects routinely assessed in individual courses, a key component of the assurance of learning process for MIS majors is the Information Systems Analyst (ISA) Certification Exam. Students take this certification exam during the capstone course, ITM 419. Students who qualify on the exam may, after completion of their MIS degree, apply for their ISA certification through the Institute for Certified Computing Professionals. Detailed exam results also provide faculty valuable feedback that is used in the assurance of learning process for continuous program improvement. Graduates and employers are also surveyed periodically to assess that program educational objectives are met.

MIS Degree Enrollment Information