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Information Systems, Specialization Business
(formerly Decision and Information Sciences)
The Information Systems (IS) major prepares students to be effective planners,
users and managers of information technologies and systems in the current environment
of the technology-enabled business firm. The IS major focuses on system design and
implementation skills including database and web design, analytical skills for both
strategic planning of IT and performance evaluation, and the managerial plus organizational
knowledge required to manage information systems and applications based on business
and customer requirements. The major's core emphasizes the concepts of systems analysis
and design and the strategic use of information systems. In addition to a broad
grounding in the key functional areas of marketing, operations, accounting, and
finance, this major develops in-depth knowledge of information systems design and
implementation, evaluation and planning of information technology investments, and
managing dynamic technology projects.
Download complete degree requirements and/or a 4 year plan
New Requirements
Effective for students entering UM in Fall 2013 and later. Students who entered
UM prior to Fall 2012 have the option of adopting these new requirements. External
transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements
(launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013. Please consult your Smith School Academic
Advisor if you have questions.
Old Requirements
Effective for students entering UM in Fall 2012 through Spring 2013. External
transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements
(launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
Effective for students entering UM in Fall 2011 through Spring 2012. External
transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements
(launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
Effective for students entering UM in Fall 2006 through Spring 2011.
Curriculum outlines for students who entered UM prior to Fall 2005 but who
elect to follow the new Fall 2006 requirements.
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements - Fall 06 requirements [PDF
File]
- Junior/Senior Requirements - Fall 06 requirements [PDF
File]
Requirements effective Fall 2005 - Effective for students entering UM
in Fall 2005 and later. Students who entered UM prior to Fall 2005 have the option
of adopting these requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor
if you have questions.
Requirements from Fall 2002-Spring 2005 - Effective for students entering
UM from Fall 2002 through Spring 2005.
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements [PDF
File]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [PDF
File]
- Information Systems 4 year Degree Plan [PDF
File]
Economics Requirements
One of the following courses:
ECON 305, 306, 330 (formerly 430), 340 (formerly 440) |
3 credits |
| Total |
3 credits |
Major Requirements
| BMGT 302 - Designing Business Applications (CMSC132 Object-Oriented
Programming II is approved substitute) |
3 credits |
| BMGT 402 - Database Systems (CMSC424 Database Design is approved substitute) |
3 credits |
| BMGT 403 - Systems Analysis and Design |
3 credits |
| BMGT 407 - Info Systems Projects |
3 credits |
| Two of the following courses from List A or 1 course from List A and
1 course from List B: |
6 credits |
List A:
BMGT 404 - Developing Applications for Decision Analytics
BMGT 405 - Data Communications and Networking
BMGT 406 - Developing Applications for the Web and Social Media
BMGT 408 - Emerging Topics in Information Systems (repeatable if content
differs)
BMGT 476 - Technology Applications in Supply Chain Management
BMGT 485 - Project Management |
List B:
BMGT 326 - Accounting Systems
BMGT 332 - Operations Research For Management Decisions
BMGT 385 - Operations Management
BMGT 430 - Linear Statistical Models in Business
BMGT461 - Entrepreneurship
BMGT 484 - Electronic Marketing |
| Total |
18 credits |
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