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Management Information Systems Department
Develop the technical know-how and business knowledge to turn ideas into reality right here at BU. In today’s data-driven world, businesses rely on professionals who can transform raw information into strategic insights. With high demand for professionals in IT security, data protection, and digital forensics, Management Information Systems at Bradley offers programs that equip you with the skills and industry connections to launch or advance your career.
Through hands-on projects and insights from local business leaders and tech experts, you’ll tackle real-world challenges and gain the expertise to succeed in today’s evolving marketplace.
Business Analytics
With a minor in Business Analytics also available.
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Cybersecurity
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Management Information Systems
With degree concentrations in Business Analytics or Cybersecurity and a minor in Management Information Systems.
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Minors
The management information systems minor, which is open to all students, introduces you to IS basics. You learn essential software applications such as e-commerce tools, spreadsheets and databases.
The minor is customizable, with options to explore topics such as database management, systems design, data communications and security.
Required Courses – 9 hrs.
- MIS 173: Information Systems and Business Applications (3 hrs.)
- MIS 272: Management Applications of Personal Computers (3 hrs.)
- MIS 276: Developing Information Systems for E-Commerce (3 hrs.)
Elective Courses (choose two) – 6 hrs.
- MIS 373: Business Data Communications (3 hrs.)
- MIS 374: Database Management and Administration (3 hrs.)
- MIS 375: Business Systems Analysis and Design (3 hrs.)
- MIS 378: HCI and Usability Testing (3 hrs.)
- MIS 379: Information Systems Security (3 hrs.)
- MIS 383: Advanced Ethical Hacking (3 hrs.)
- MIS 389: Advanced Topics in Management Information Systems (3 hrs.)
- MIS 471: Business Analytics Software and Applications II (3 hrs.)
- MIS 473: Business Analytics Software and Applications III (3 hrs.)
- MIS 478: Capstone Consulting Project (3 hrs.)
Total Hours – 15
Expose yourself to the growing number of data-driven organizations and their need to protect their most valuable asset. Learn about network design in terms of security, information security processes, and the technical and non-technical cybersecurity skills required to manage an organization’s information systems.
With this minor open to all students, it serves as the perfect entry point to the fast-growing world of cybersecurity.
Required Courses – 12 hrs.
- MIS 173: Introduction to Business Analytics (3 hrs.)
- MIS 373: Applied Networking (3 hrs.)
- MIS 379: Information Systems Security (3 hrs.)
- MIS 483: Advanced Ethical Hacking (3 hrs.)
Elective Courses – 3 hrs.
- CIS 230: Introduction to Computer Forensics (3 hrs.)
- CIS 415: Applied Cryptography (3 hrs.)
- CIS 435: Computer Networks and System Security (3 hrs.)
- CIS 495: Software and Web Applications Security (3 hrs.)
- Course approved by the Department Chair (3 hrs.)
Total Hours – 15
Become a capable professional in the growing volume, variety and velocity of data for business organizations. Students will get hands-on experience with data, text and visual analytics. You will learn to understand the results of an analysis in order to strategize and take appropriate organizational actions to further the interests of the firm.
The minor, open to all students, is an excellent way to add knowledge and skills to make you more attractive to employers if you’re considering a career in business.
Required Courses – 15 hrs.
- MIS 173: Introduction to Business Analytics – 3 hrs.
- MIS 272: Business Analytics Software and Applications I – 3 hrs.
- MIS 374: Database Management and Administration – 3 hrs.
- MIS 471: Business Analytics Software and Applications II – 3 hrs.
- MIS 473: Business Analytics Software and Applications III – 3 hrs.