Management Information Systems (INFO)

Management Information Systems Degree Completion

The management information systems (MIS) major is a degree completion program that enables learners to complete courses in management and technology, leading to a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree. Most students enrolled in this major have earned either an associate degree or significant transferrable credits from another college or university. Students may also receive college credit for prior life and work learning experience. Courses in this program are offered during the evenings in an accelerated seven-week format, and are delivered both on campus and online. Students may proceed through the program in a cohort model, which enhances peer support, relationship building, as well as networking opportunities. The average time for students to complete this major is approximately two and one-half years. 

Mission 

The management information systems degree completion program prepares students to lead technical projects and teams in the strategic and ethical use of information systems.
 

Goal 

The management information systems program:

• integrates theory with practical and professional perspectives by leveraging the wealth of prior experience and knowledge of the students.
• enables individuals to advance in business leadership.
• maintains relevant, innovative, and rigorous content.
• meets the ever-changing needs of adult learners in the program. 

Dahl School of Business Course Requirements 

The curriculum for each of the traditional undergraduate B.B.A. degree programs is comprised of five categories of required coursework: (1) core curriculum requirements; (2) professional core courses; (3) professional core support courses; (4) major required courses; and (5) major support courses.

With its emphasis on particular skills, attributes, and values, the core curriculum requirements prepare students for life in a rapidly changing world. See the core curriculum section of this catalog for the approved and required courses.

The professional core classes provide a broad foundation in business principles and practices that build upon the solid base provided by the general education curriculum. The professional core requirement consists of the following business courses: ACCT 211, BLAW 343, ECON 102, FINA 331, MGMT 140, 210, 230, 243, 300, 341, 448, 449, MKTG 351. The required professional core support courses include ECON 101 and MATH 270. See below for the major requirement courses and major support courses for each specific major. 

Dahl School of Business Policies 

All students pursuing the B.B.A. degree must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in the professional core, professional core support, major requirement, and major support courses, and students must receive a letter grade of C (2.0) or higher in each of these courses. If a grade of CD or below is earned in any of these courses, the course must be repeated until a grade of C or higher is achieved. Students pursuing the business education major must maintain a 2.75 grade point average in all business and education coursework.

Students pursuing a minor or double major offered by the Dahl School of Business must complete a minimum of 12 non-duplicated credits in the area of the minor or second major with a grade of C (2.0) or above in each course.

All transfer students seeking an undergraduate degree offered by the Dahl School of Business must earn a minimum of 15 credits of business coursework at Viterbo University.

Management Information Systems (degree completion) Major (Bachelor of Business Administration) 

• core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
• major requirements – INFO 230, 310, 320, 340, 350, 400, OMGT 304, 305, 306, 308, 318, 402, 403
• support courses – BLAW 343, ECON 101 or 102,  INFO 150, 200
• final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the prerequisite courses, major requirements, and support courses are 51. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 35-43 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Transfer Agreements with Western Technical College and Northcentral Technical College

Viterbo University has transfer programs in place with Western Technical College (WTC) and Northcentral Technical College (NTC) leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.). The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from WTC must have been earned May 2006 or later. Students may not begin these programs or be considered a student in these programs until the A.A.S. degree has been completed and documented on the technical college transcript. The student cannot be dually enrolled. The A.A.S. degree must be completed prior to transfer to Viterbo.

Management Information Systems (degree completion) Major (Bachelor of Business Administration)
(Available to NTC and WTC graduates with an earned Associate of Applied Science degree in computer support specialist.)

• core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
• major requirements –
  •  NTC – INFO 400, OMGT 302, 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410
  • WTC – BLAW 343, INFO 320, 340, OMGT 304, 305, 306, 309, 318, 400, 401, 402, 410
• final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the major requirements is 33-36. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 35-43 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Management Information Systems (degree completion) Major (Bachelor of Business Administration)
(Available to NTC graduates with an earned Associate of Applied Science degree in network specialist [unified communications].)

• core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
• major requirements – – BLAW 343, INFO 340, 350, 400, OMGT 302, 304, 305, 306, 309, 318, 401, 410
• final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the professional core and major requirements are 37. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 35-43 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Management Information Systems (degree completion) Major (Bachelor of Business Administration)
(Available to WTC graduates with an earned Associate of Applied Science degree in network systems administration.)

• core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
• major requirements –
• WTC – BLAW 343, INFO 340, 350, 400, OMGT 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410
• final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the professional core and major requirements are 39. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 35-43 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Management Information Systems (degree completion) Major (Bachelor of Business Administration)
(Available to NTC graduates with an earned Associate of Applied Science degree in programmer analyst.)

• core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
• major requirements – BLAW 343, INFO 310, OMGT 302, 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 401, 402, 410
• final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the professional core and major requirements are 36. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 35-43 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Management Information Systems (degree completion) Major (Bachelor of Business Administration)
(Available to NTC graduates with an earned Associate of Applied Science degree in web and digital media development.)

• core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
• major requirements – BLAW 343, INFO 310, OMGT 302, 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 401, 402, 410
• final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the professional core and major requirements are 39. The core curriculum and mission seminars requ5620002ire 35-43 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Management Information Systems (degree completion) Major (Bachelor of Business Administration)
(Available to WTC graduates with an earned Associate of Applied Science degree in web and software developer.)

• core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
• major requirements – BLAW 343, INFO 310, 320, OMGT 304, 305, 306, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410
• final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the professional core and major requirements are 33. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 35-43 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.