Management Information Systems
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) |
| Major: | Management Information Systems |
| Minors: | Business Intelligence Information Security Management Management Information Systems e-Business |
| Certificates: | Business Analytics Information Security Management |
| Department: | Business Administration Building 76A, Room 309 (850) 474-2310 https://uwf.edu/cob/departments/business-administration/ |
| College: | Business |
| CIP Code: | 52.1201 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems is an included program in the University's
accreditation by AACSB International.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree with a major in Management Information Systems (M.I.S.) emphasizes information as a resource to be managed, planned, and controlled in much the same way as other organizational resources. This program of study presents the concepts and methods of analyzing, designing, planning, and managing simple or complex information systems within an organization. In addition, M.I.S. emphasizes the managerial aspects of information systems by providing a base of business instruction common to the College of Business programs.
Program Requirements
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems must meet the requirements listed below. A minimum course grade of “C” is required in all College of Business prerequisites and courses.
Students should consult their academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Education requirements and common prerequisites.
General Education
In addition to the General Education requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "University Requirements" section of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
Management Information Systems should take the following courses to satisfy components of the General Education curriculum courses:
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Calculus with Business Applications | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Principles of Economics Macro | ||
Multicultural Requirement
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy. The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. As a result, there are three cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions subject to varying requirements. As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students first entering the SUS or FCS prior to fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2018 – summer A 2021 | Complete a course or exam |
| Cohort 3: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in summer B 2021 (on or after July 1, 2021) and thereafter | Complete both a course and exam |
Additionally, the 2021 Legislature made two additional exceptions: approving the use of accelerated mechanisms for meeting the course competency requirement and exempting high school students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam in high school from the postsecondary exam requirement. These two changes are in effect for Cohort 3.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website.
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ACG 2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACG 2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CGS 2570 | Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro * | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics Micro | 3 |
| MAC 2233 | Calculus with Business Applications * | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics * | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
- *
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education Requirements.
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 3-12 | |
Upper Division
College of Business BSBA Core
All students pursuing a BSBA major in the College of Business must complete each of the following BSBA core courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
| BUL 3130 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| FIN 3403 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| GEB 3213 | Writing for Business: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| GEB 4361 | International Business | 3 |
| ISM 3011 | e-Business Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISM 3116 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| MAN 3025 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAN 3504 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MAN 4720 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MAR 3023 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
College of Business Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy
The College of Business at the University of West Florida is accredited by AACSB International, the highest level of accreditation available to a college or school of business. As such, the College believes that it is in the student's best interest to take all junior/senior level BSBA Core, Major, and Major-related courses at UWF. These courses are typically taught by academically or professionally qualified faculty members as defined in the College's policy on faculty qualifications.
Undergraduate transfer credit for degree programs in the College of Business is awarded consistent with specifications in the UWF Catalog and the requirements of Florida's Common Numbering System.
Normally, the College of Business will not accept transfer credits as equivalent to UWF 3000/4000 level business-related courses from institutions not accredited by AACSB International.
Students should seek guidance from their College of Business academic advisors on these matters.
Management Information Systems Specialization
| QMB 3820 | Introduction to Quantitative Models for Business Decisions | 3 |
| ISM 4113 | Business Systems Design + | 3 |
| ISM 4400 | Decision Support and Data Integration Systems + | 3 |
| ISM 4483 | Business Data Communication + | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Data Management + | ||
| Database Systems + | ||
| Four 3000/4000 advisor-approved Management/MIS (MAN/ISM) courses + | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Major-Related
| One 3000/4000 level advisor-approved Management/MIS (MAN/ISM) course or an advisor-approved major-related elective. + | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
- +
Courses included in the major GPA.
Business Intelligence
The minor in Business Intelligence focuses on analytical as well as managerial skills required to handle "big" data. It requires completion of the following courses with a grade of "C" or higher. At least 9 sh must be completed at UWF College of Business. This minor is not available to those who are pursuing (or have already earned) the Business Intelligence certificate.
| ISM 3011 | e-Business Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISM 4481 | Business Data Management | 3 |
| ISM 3116 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| Advisor Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following two courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Quantitative Models for Business Decisions | ||
| Prescriptive Analytics | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Information Security Management
The minor in Information Security Management focuses on various aspects of information and cybersecurity security from a nontechnical managerial standpoint. It requires completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher. At least 9 sh must be completed at UWF College of Business. This minor is not available to those who are pursuing (or have already earned) the Information Security Management certificate.
| ISM 3011 | e-Business Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISM 3323 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| ISM 4483 | Business Data Communication | 3 |
| ISM 4320 | Legal, Ethical, and Human Aspects of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| ISM 4321 | Cybersecurity Risk Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Management Information Systems
The minor in Management Information Systems requires completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher. At least 9 sh must be completed at UWF College of Business. Management Information Systems majors may not earn this minor.
| ISM 3011 | e-Business Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISM 4113 | Business Systems Design | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Data Management | ||
| Business Data Communication | ||
| Two 3000/4000 advisor-approved MIS (ISM) courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
e-Business
Distinct from any of the functional areas that support technology and business, the Minor in e-Business is an interdisciplinary, undergraduate program consisting of:
- one foundation course (3 sh)
- four electives (12 sh)
It is intended to provide a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing opportunities in businesses who have already joined the e-Business revolution, as well as in businesses that are attempting to define the appropriate role of e-Business in their organizations. The e-Business Minor is open to all students who meet the requirements to enroll in the first course in the e-Business Minor sequence. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Students should choose electives carefully as some may have prerequisites.
| ISM 3011 | e-Business Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| Choose four of the following | 12 | |
| Programming Using Java | ||
| Server-Side Programming | ||
| Business Systems Design | ||
| Decision Support and Data Integration Systems | ||
| Business Data Management | ||
| Business Data Communication | ||
| Digital Marketing | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Business Analytics Certificate
The Business Analytics Certificate program has been designed to cover the managerial aspects of business analytics related skills that are required to handle “big" data in the modern business world. The certificate requires completion of the following courses with a grade of "C" or higher. At least 9 sh must be be completed at UWF College of Business. All prerequisites must be met in order to enroll in these courses. Participants must secure a combined grade point average of 2.5 or higher for the course required by the certificate. Business Intelligence minors are not able to pursue the Business Analytics certificate.
| ISM 3011 | e-Business Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISM 3116 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| ISM 4481 | Business Data Management | 3 |
| Choose one of the following two courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Quantitative Models for Business Decisions | ||
| Prescriptive Analytics | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Information Security Management Certificate
This certificate program is designed to address the non-technical aspects of information security. These include policy development and management, compliance management, security education training and awareness (SETA) programs, and the use of encryption technologies. The program will also address the personnel and risk analysis aspects of information security. Participants must successfully complete the following courses earning a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each course, and secure a combined grade point average of 2.5 or higher for the course required by the certificate. At least 9 sh must be completed at UWF College of Business. All prerequisites must be met in order to enroll in these courses.
| ISM 3011 | e-Business Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISM 3323 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| ISM 4483 | Business Data Communication | 3 |
| ISM 4320 | Legal, Ethical, and Human Aspects of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |