CIS 220 Management Information Systems

3 Credits

Introduces effective and efficient use of information systems (IS) to support the mission of the organization which is critical. Strategic use of IS and the ability to manage information systems enables organizations to reduce or remove distance barriers, reduce time for processing and decision making, and support effective and efficient use of scarce resources. In this course students will learn skills and techniques used to implement and operate marketplace IS tools to support organizational objectives and strategies. This course is a broad survey of IS-related topics and introduces students to business information systems, IS infrastructure and emerging technologies, security, telecommunications, the Internet and the Web, decisions making systems, and ethical and social issues in IS.

Prerequisite(s): MGT 100 minimum grade of C.