56 courses with the subject MIS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
or MIS 204 Introduction to Management Information Systems No Prerequisites Required. Certificate Learning Objectives • Develop Oral Communication skills in Business. • Develop written communication skills in Business. • Use contemporary information technology tools to accomplish professional tasks effectively.
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
/Maximum of 12 Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
or MIS 250 Introduction to Problem Solving with Spreadsheet Analysis and Information Systems Management
Introduction to the use of information systems in business organizations.
Analysis and Information Systems Management
/Maximum of 18 Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
/Maximum of 12 Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Credits MIS 431 Business Data Management 3 MIS 441 Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine 3 3 Learning in Business
MIS 307 focuses on using object-oriented programming to develop a broader understanding of logical structures, algorithms, arithmetic facilities, and data structures to develop software that can be purposefully used to inform decisions and automate intentional processes. This is a hands-on, practical course designed to give students first-hand experience in applying object-oriented programming techniques to software development. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: IST 140 or CMPSC 101 or CMPSC 121
Programming Elective *
or IST 210 Organization of Data Select 3-4 credits from the following: 3-4
Other 300- to 400-level courses either within the major or from other business areas ts Supporting Courses and Related Areas Select 9 credits from any business major field or any non-business 9 2 major course, except for all KINES (GHW) courses, any ENGL course below ENGL 15, and any MATH course below MATH 110. Exceptions may be petitioned through the applicable department chair.
3 MIS 431 Business Data Management 3
MIS 354 offers an introduction to the fundamentals of computer networking with a focus on applications in cybersecurity, tailored for business students. Inspired by the CompTIA Network+ certification, this course simplifies complex networking concepts to suit a business- oriented audience, emphasizing the role of network security in protecting organizational assets. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, students will learn about network infrastructure, networ operations, network security, and troubleshooting network problems, along with a special focus on understanding and applying security measures within a business context. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 204
Applied, hands-on, interdisciplinary website design/administration course. Acquired concepts, techniques and tools are exercised in individual and team projects. MIS 387 Website Design and Administration (3)This course is designed to teach students how to design, create, deploy, and administer websites. The students will have the opportunity to obtain a solid understanding of some of the tools and techniques, beyond basic HTML, used to publish on the Internet via the World Wide Web. Additionally, the students will learn how to present themselves professionally on the web to a specific target audience. The students' experiences will not be limited to the design and implementation of a website, but will include the opportunity to work within a team, to understand the benefits of working with client organizations to develop a website, and a web implementation plan. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 204 Undergraduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 4497
MIS 390 examines concepts of IS (including hardware, software, and data storage and acquisition) and the support that IS provides for transactional, decisional, and collaborative business processes. Students will be able to understand the collection, processing, storage, distribution, and value of information and be able to make recommendations regarding IS that support and enable individuals in their daily lives as well as the management of customers and suppliers of the enterprise. These competencies include the ability to conduct a business process and systems analysis through a semester project that enables an organization to achieve strategic goals and objectives. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 204 or MIS 250
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
/Maximum of 12 Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
IST 301 3 IST 420 3 IST 421 3
Strategic design and implementation of Oracle supply chain management information systems in an ERP environment. MIS 405 Supply Chain Information Systems with Oracle (3) This course involves extensive discussion and study in the design and understanding of supply chain information systems. The vast majority of business data is generated through the use of supply chain information systems. Successful program mangers and business analysts must understand how the data is generated, and how this strategic data is used to integrate various business functions. This course will focus on the implementation and management of supply chain information systems, and will include topics in the following areas: * Inventory Management * Purchasing and Materials Management * Bills of Material and Engineering * Master Scheduling and Material Requirements Planning.This course will include a special focus on Oracle eBusiness suite applications and
A technology-based exploration of the various Oracle Order Management and Customer Relationship Management tools. MIS 406 Customer Information Systems with Oracle (3) This course provides a detailed explanation of customer relationship and order management within the organizational supply chain. The course demonstrates how Order Management process flows, application functionality, and organizational requirements are utilized to manage and control sales order fulfillment. Additionally the course will demonstrate how Oracle's integrated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution provides information-driven sales, service, and marketing support to the organization. Extensive use of state-of-the-art Oracle business software technology is employed. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 405
This is a technology course focusing on software development in an Oracle eBusiness ERP Environment. MIS 407 Enterprise Integration with Oracle (3) The Oracle Enterprise Integration course will cover the primary functionality of core business application modules and the flow of data through the major database tables. Students will perform SQL queries of critical Oracle ERP tables. Students will develop PL SQL program units which are the foundation of Oracle business modules. The open interfaces for Oracle Inventory and Oracle Purchasing will be demonstrated via programming sessions. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 336
MIS 413 explores the concepts of user interface design principles by examining user experience (UX) and usability. Topics include design considerations such as: psychological and interaction principles, requirements analysis, designing for different screens, typography, symbols, color, graphics, and other visual language components. This is an experiential learning course that provide students with real-world experience on identifying user needs, experience, and capabilities of the system users along with understanding physical and mental limitations required to meet or exceed user expectations. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 307 and MIS 390
it MIS 447 Data Warehousing 3
Students will learn how to interpret data with popular data science programming. Students will study inferential statistics to generate information about data. Students will mine data and understand the necessity of data cleansing. Students will generate predictions (ensemble modeling) and understand the need for distributive computing to handle big data (Hadoop). Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 315 and (SCM 200 or STAT 200)
Process modelling is a foundational skill required to be able to implement a complete business process management capability in an organization. MIS 420 examines approaches, design principles, and state-of-the-art theories in the field of Business Process Modelling used to discover, model, assess, and leverage emerging technologies improve core business processes. This covers also examines emerging technologies and their relevance to automation, rationalization of procedures, and business process redesign. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 390
MIS 425 provides an understanding of the processes, methods, techniques, and tools that are used for managing information systems projects in organizations to ensure consistency with business strategies to achieve a competitive advantage. Topics include principles of project management; project management functions, project management processes, selecting an appropriate project management methodology, agile software development principles, and scrum. Emphasis is placed on understanding and gaining practical knowledge of key project management skills: integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, human resource management, communications management, and risk management. Emphasis is also placed on understanding the scrum process and decision criteria for choosing between planned and agile project management approaches. Students will also learn the tools, techniques, and processes to manage projects that support organizational goals and objectives along with moving from one phase to another until the closure of the project. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 307 and MIS 390
Select 6 credits from a second category not used above 6 Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Course Elective (300 or 400 level with proper * prerequisites) * 400-Level Business Course 3 General Education Course Supporting Data Analytics 3 Elective Course Elective (300 or 400 level with proper * prerequisites) Elective 3 Total Credits 121-122 * Course requires a grade of C or better for the major ‡ Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education # Course is an Entrance to Major requirement † Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement University Requirements and General Education Notes: Credits US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy 3 Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures). W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. ‡† 3 General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number 16 used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS Credits and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better. Advising Notes: • MIS 301 – Enforced MATH prerequisite is MATH 21, or MATH 22, or 3 MATH 26, or MATH 40, or MATH 110, or MATH 140. If a student does not have MATH 110 or MATH 140 (as listed on the bulletin), please have the student fill out the prerequisite override. 16 • BA 495A – Enforced prerequisite is only BA 420. BA 322 is no longer enforced. Please have the student fill out the prerequisite override. Credits • BA 420 – BA 322 is no longer a prerequisite. BA 321 is now a co- 3 requisite (must be taken concurrently at the latest). Please have the 3 student fill out the prerequisite override. 3 • Any course with ACCTG 211 as its current prerequisite will have 3 ACCTG 201 as an enforced prerequisite instead. • Third Year, first semester: BA 321 and BA 420 concurrently. • Third Year, second semester OR Summer: BA 495A - Internship 15
The analysis of business information systems and the requirements specifications of redesigned systems. MIS 432 Business Information System Analysis (3) Business Information Systems Analysis introduces concepts underlying computer based information systems development. The course focuses on object-oriented concepts, project management and principles of systems development using standard UML diagram methodologies. The course develops a solid understanding of information systems development through the analysis of current information systems and the requirement specifications of a redesigned system, and also provides significant hands on experience using current technologies.After completing this course, the student should have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to: -define and document an existing information system; -analyze an existing information system and specify the requirements for a replacement system; -use a specific Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool to assist in Systems Analysis; -understand alternative approaches to systems development; - understand the purpose, context and commonly expected "deliverables" of systems analysis and -create a substantial project and prepare a professional report. The evaluation of students will be based on tests, la work, and homework. This is a prescribed course for the M I S major and a support-of-major course for Smeal students M I S 432 will be offered in the fall and spring semesters in sections ranging from 25 to 40 students. Enforced Concurrent at Enrollment: MIS 431 Undergraduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 4499
This course provides students with a real world, hands on introduction to the current industry of Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools and techniques. RAD includes prototyping and end-user development in order to quickly create information system applications. Mendix is one of the platforms that enables employees to work in smaller cross functional- teams and deliver software at a high rate of speed, and encompasses all the tools and environments needed to build and manage applications and their development. It includes project management, modelers, UI development, public app store online support and a strong collaboration approach using the online community. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 204 and MIS 336
development methods involve a use-case based, and iterative and incremental approach. This is the approach generally used on object- oriented systems development projects and is the approach taught in this course. Design aspects of the course will emphasize design patterns and their application to systems design using the standard software design notation-The Unified Modeling Language. An Agile (light-weight) approach to systems design will be emphasized. Implementation aspects of the course will focus on object-oriented programming using a modern object-oriented programming language. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 430 and (CMPSC 122 or CMPSC 302 or MIS 315)
or MIS 446 Information Technology and Business Strategy
MIS 441 emphasizes the practical applications of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) within the context of business decision- making, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage these technologies effectively. The course encompasses a comprehensive exploration of a wide range of ML and AI algorithms. A
3 Course available at Harrisburg campus 3 Healthcare 1 Code Title Credits 3 HPA 101 Introduction to Health Services Organization 3 3 HPA 210 Health Care Payment 3 3 HPA 211 Financial Decisions in Health Care Organizations 3 3 HPA 332 Health Systems Management 3
Strategic use and management of information technology in digital global economy. MIS 446 Information Technology and Business Strategy (3) This course introduces the basics on the interplay between information technology and business strategies. The course starts with the general topic of strategic use of information technology in business (as enabler, differentiator, and disruptor) using examples from a variety of industries, followed by detailed coverage of the information technology strategy in individual industries including e-logistics, e-tailing, e-marketing, e- finance. The course also covers basics on the business information technology infrastructure and environments (Internet, Web, service- oriented computing, and security and risks). Towards the end, the course discusses the role of information technology in the global economy, business value of the explosively growing digital social networks, and other emerging trends and new technology opportunities. Topics include: - Information technology strategy. IT-business strategy alignment; IT as enabler, differentiator, and disruptor.- Internet and Web infrastructure; extranet, intranet, hosting strategies; platform independence; eBusiness technology standards; open versus proprietary technologies; interoperability.- Web Services for implementing business applications; software as a service; Services science and services oriented architectures.- Overview of E-Business models, B2B, B2C, (x2y).- E-logistics and supply chain: Analysis of Dell model; Internet auctions, eBay; e-hubs; i-mode, GPS, RFID.- E-tailing: Amazon, eBay, Walmart, recommendation systems, reputation systems.- E-marketing: search engine advertising (Google AdWords/AdSense, Yahoo Search Marketing); database marketing (precision targeting).- E-finance: online brokerage (Schwab, E*Trade), wealth management (e-strategy, technology for churn prediction and customer acquisition/retention), payment technologies (paypal), computational trading strategies.- Collaboration/Community technologies: Blogs, MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, Voice over IP, videoconferencing, RSS, etc.; Impact on business communication and media industry. - Need for security in ecommerce - threats and solutions.- Globalization and IT. Offshoring and outsourcing.- Emerging trends and technology opportunities. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 301 or MIS 390
Concentration Course 3 3 General Education Course (GN) 16
MIS 448 examines practices associated with assuring secure business operations in organizations. Assuring secure operations involves the creation, operation, defense, analysis, and testing of secure computer
This course provides an intensive experience in creative problem solving and provides an opportunity for integration of knowledge from the core curriculum. This course also provides an applied synthesis of foundational courses related to exercising design and applying one or more media of construction to effect and implement an Information Systems artifact to suit client or organizational needs. The capstone places an emphasis on the application of data management, application development, IT infrastructure, and IT Project Management. This course will require students to work in teams and apply a software/systems development paradigm toward the development of a system prototype to satisfy the intentions and needs of an organizational client. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 307 and MIS 390 and MIS 431 and seventh semester standing
Provides a comparison of techniques, methodology of systems, limitations, and applications of various data base management systems.
Advanced programming for WEB-based applications. MIS 466 Business Programming for the Web (3) The objective of this course is to teach students how to create and maintain business applications on the WEB. Students will learn how to use tags, scripting, and a low-level programming language to support business applications.Students will be encouraged to use the afore mentioned tools to provide useful and well-designed content to the WEB community. The course assumes Undergraduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 4501 knowledge of an object-oriented programming language and some introduction to HTML. A state-of-the-art programming language will be used to facilitate learning for project development. Team skills and problem solving, as an important part of the development process, will be emphasized and integrated into project development activities. To be successful in such a work environment, students need to learn how to work together to design, implement and test projects. Electronic commerce, employee training and development, accounting, and finance applications are typical of application areas that will be emphasized.Specific goals of the course are to: 1) expose students to concepts and principles necessary to provide well-designed and useful content on the WEB 2) teach students how to apply programming in a WEB-based environment 3) show students how these techniques increase productivity of complex systems, and 4) further student development of team skills when programming complex systemsINFSY 435 is an elective in the Information Systems program. INFSY 307 or the equivalent, required of all Information System majors.Student performance will be evaluated by means of assignments, examinations, and team-based projects.It is expected that this changed course will be offered two times during each academic year. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 307
Management and implementation of enterprise information systems for business integration and supply chain management. MIS 479W Enterprise Information Systems (3) This course examines enterprise- wide information systems architecture for the business setting and examines current commercial systems, with a special focus on SAP R/3 development tools and techniques. Topics include: - The acquisition, installation and operation of Enterprise Information Systems (EIS), formerly referred to as Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) systems- The strategic decisions regarding approaches business organizations select for the acquisition and integration of EIS components and how executive level support for such endeavors is obtained- The overall management and coordination techniques used in the design, development and implementation of an organization's EIS, including the role that software vendors and other third party's play in the acquisition and implementation of enterprise systems.- The coordination and control of multi-party relationships. Specific analysis and design techniques are taught, including tools and methodologies for analyzing business processes in preparation for implementation of EIS, as well as database and data warehousing requirements.- The methods of determining data r communication network requirements- The practical implementation concerns are addressed, such as preparing internal organizational units for migration to a new EIS architecture and to the maintenance and operation of EIS including concerns involving security and control.- The managerial and technical issues involved in the developing and testing of applications and user interfaces and customization of commercial packages.- The career planning issues and ways of obtaining training for specialization and advancement in careers involving EIS. This course is writing intensive. As such, student evaluations will consist of, at a minimum: examinations, position papers, case studies (written and oral), and assignments. Both individual and group assignments will be used. The objective is to enhance writing ability relevant to students preparing for careers in business. Group report writing, brief technical writing, technical documentation, end-user documentation, and memo writing will be covered. The major group writing assignments will be required throughout the semester, as well as individual assignments that will be prepared in preparation for the group. Peer assessments and instructor
Advances in computational technologies, coupled with the massive amounts of data available through business activities as well as the surrounding ecosystems, have created an amazing potential for managers to leverage analytics in order to gain organizational and competitive advantages. This course takes a two-fold approach to address Analytics Methodologies. The first section of the course provides a broad understanding of business analytics and the second section demonstrates the managerial best practices for leveraging the analytics. The course covers concepts such as analytics problem framing, data understanding & preparation, as well as descriptive & predictive modeling. The course incorporates applications and real-world datasets from marketing and other business disciplines for a hands-on learning experience. Best practices derived from cases are also incorporated into the course structure in order to learn the strategies required to implement and manage analytics initiatives in businesses. Students are initially introduced to business analytics through a series of examples, use cases, and applications. Next, descriptive analytics through the use of dashboard and business reporting techniques is presented as a means for business performance management. Following this, the overall predictive analytics process is explained with emphasis on framing the analytics problem from an understanding business context. Additionally, fundamental predictive modeling concepts are covered concurrently with the introduction of exemplary modeling techniques. Students then receive an opportunity to apply these techniques through the use of different problem scenarios and real-world datasets. Related topics including overfitting, and visualizing model performance are covered as well. Students are presented an expected value framework to assist approaching business problems with a decision-analytic perspective. The course also covers managerial aspects of integrating business analytics within the enterprise by linking business strategy to business analytics initiatives. Approaches to initiate, manage, and sustain analytics initiatives to gain a competitive advantage are discussed with cases. At the end of the course, students are expected to have the competencies required to analyze possible opportunities for leveraging analytics across the boundaries of functional business domains as well as applying key analytic techniques and interpreting results for decision-making. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 345
Covers new trends and concepts in information/processing technology and their applications and impact on computer information systems. MIS 489 Seminar in Information Systems (3) INFSY 489, Seminar in Information Systems , is an elective course for information systems majors in the business program. Information Systems is a rapidly changing discipline and students must be aware of these changes. This course covers new trends and concepts in information/processing technology and their applications and impact on computer information systems. In this course, students are introduced to new methods, tools, applications and terminology. The students develop key skills in the ability to assess new technologies, and the ability to incorporate these technologies into complex information systems.Students learn how to work with business applications in the latest prevalent technology. They work both individually and in groups on problems related to the topic addressed in the seminar. Topics for the seminar can differ with each offering of the course. This course is designed to provide the flexibility to coverage current issues and trend in the Information Technology world. Such topics could be (but not limited to) : advanced networking, mobile computing, wireless infrastructure, security, ERP, SAP, and others. The course prerequisites are INFSY 307 & INFSY 445INFSY 489 will be offered once per semester based on student enrollment and demand. The topics will vary upon it offering. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: MIS 307 and MIS 465
/Maximum of 12 Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
/Maximum of 12 Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
/Maximum of 18 Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
/Maximum of 18 Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
/Maximum of 12 Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
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