BUSA 4030 Management Information Systems
This course introduces business students to the software businesses utilize to solve problems at the unit business level of analysis. Accounting software, the first business level application because financial management and control remains paramount in all businesses, is the first class of business systems addressed. Computer systems to address day to day business operations are covered and the special problems faced by those in e-business are addressed. In addition to classical MIS concepts based upon decision science theory and more recent developments in the field based upon communications theory are also explored. Finally, risk management, communications security and other contemporary topics addressed as the MIS function includes communications security and the analysis of big data.
Prerequisite
BUSA 3500 and senior standing or consent of instructor
Typically Offered
Athens Campus: fall evening, spring evening — Demorest Campus: fall day, spring day, spring evening