Management Information Systems, Bachelor of Science

Information is the lens through which we see the world.  Information systems professionals use technology to put information to use to bring value to people, organizations, and societies.  The Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems degree provides students with the skills and educational background to develop & manage an organization's information resources, technology, and infrastructure.

Students pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems will learn how the computer-based information systems can be applied to improve organizational operations and decision-making, enhance products and services, and create new opportunities for business success. The study of information systems and quantitative analysis prepares students for career opportunities in business data management; data analytics, management information systems, systems analysis and design, decision support, information security, digital transformation, and other related areas.

Fast Track

The department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis (ISQA) has developed a Fast Track program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in an accelerated time frame.  With Fast Track, students may count up to 9 graduate credit hours towards the completion of their undergraduate program as well as the graduate degree program. Students will work with both undergraduate and graduate advisors to ensure graduate classes selected will count toward both programs, should a student wish to earn a graduate degree in a separate College of Information Science & Technology (CIST) area than their undergraduate degree.

Program Specifics:

• This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing any CIST undergraduate degree desiring to pursue an MS in either the same or a related CIST field. 
• Students must have completed no less than 60 undergraduate hours.
• Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
• Students must complete the Fast Track Approval form and obtain all signatures and submit to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course.
• Students will work with their undergraduate advisor to register for the graduate courses.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduate coursework to remain in good standing.
• Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted undergraduate status including financial aid.
• Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the graduate program is required. All applicants will need to meet any other admission requirements established for the MS in selected CIST program. The application fee will be waived if the applicant contacts the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code prior to submitting the MS application.
  • Admission to Fast Track does NOT guarantee admission to the graduate program. 
  • The admit term must be after the completion term of the undergraduate degree.

Contact

For more information, contact the College of IS&T Academic Advising Office at 402.554.3819.

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Management Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems Requirements

A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems. Thirty of the last 36 hours must be University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) courses. Registering for courses without having taken the stated prerequisites could result in administrative withdrawal.

To obtain a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, a student must fulfill the University, College and Departmental requirements. Some courses may satisfy requirements in more than one area, but credit is awarded only once, thereby reducing the total number of credit hours for the degree to 120. (This total does not include prerequisites; students are accountable for all prerequisite courses.)

Optional Concentrations

Coursework taken to complete an optional MIS concentration also satisfies the 12 hours of specialization coursework within the MIS degree.

The Management Information Systems (MIS) degree also includes 23 credit hours that can be used for prerequisite classes, free-choice elective classes, optional minors, optional certificates, or a combination of any of the aforementioned areas.

• Internet Technologies Concentration for MIS Majors
• i-Business Application Development and Management
• Information Assurance Concentration for MIS Majors
• IT Audit and Control

Management Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems Four Year Plan

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MATH 1930 or MATH 1370 - Satisfy General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement

This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.

This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change.

Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific degree program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 credit hours each year.

Placement Exams: For Math, English, and Foreign Languages, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php

Please note that transfer credit or placement exam scores may change a suggested plan of study.