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Master of Business Administration

Management Information Systems Specialization

This specialization focuses on development and management of information systems, data, telecommunication systems, and LAN/WAN networks, from both a management and computer system perspective. This curriculum is designed for administrators, managers, and consultants using computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. Learners will complete a final written research project demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Management Information Systems Specialization Courses

Listed are the courses unique to the specialization or concentration. Additional fundamental courses are also required for degree completion. Please see the full Course Catalog or contact an Enrollment Advisor by email admissions@ncu.edu or phone 866-776-0331 for detailed information.

Course Code	Name	Course Description
MIS5000-8	Management Information Systems	This course provides a basic understanding of the value and uses of information systems for business operations, management decision-making, and strategic advantage and this edition focuses on E. Business. Thus, this course provides Learners with an understanding of the ways in which they can utilize information systems as end user managers. It concentrates on providing the tools needed for mastery of the information systems concepts and terms, which are important to end user managers. This course is designed for Learners who want an overview of information systems from a business perspective or who expect to be managerial end users of information systems. It shows how to use computer data processing to manage money, marketing, manpower, materials, and manufacturing.
MIS5002-8	Database Management Systems	This course focuses on data as a valuable organizational resource that must be managed, distributed and kept secure. Information is the lifeblood of the modern organization. Information that is managed in an effective manner is often the difference between success and failure. For this reason, more and more organizations have come to depend on database systems to pool and to protect this valuable commodity. This course introduces the Learner to the essential principles that guide the design, implementation, and management of effective database systems.
MIS5004-8	Telecommunications Management	Telecommunications network specialists, consultants, managers, satellite tracking system designers, and technical support engineers who manage corporate network equipment, facilities, and land-lines will be able to understand the need to migrate from traditional communications networks to 21st century communication wireless, sensor, and broadband networks. This course will look at the managerial issues involved in building digital production and distribution technologies and network architectures to deliver reliable, consistent, low cost services.
MIS5011-8	Computer Management Consulting	This course provides a focus on information systems security applicable to the business environment. The intention is to emulate real-world considerations, so that practical and proven strategies are examined and considered. Topics include: computer security technology and principles; software security; management issues; cryptographic considerations; and operating system security.
MIS6010-8	Management Information Systems Project	The Learner will conduct a research study of a topic, within the academic discipline of Management of Information Systems and document the results in a formal project report. The Learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct an investigation on a work place problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan, based on the status of the issue under study, and recommend a plan of action, applying principles with ethical considerations, and fiduciary responsibilities.