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Alumni News
The Wall Street Journal Award for 2008 was awarded to Christina Warren, management major, on the right. Dr. Peggy Shields, associate professor of marketing, on the left, presented the award to her.
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Two CIS seniors, Brian Rickey and Chad Shaner, presented
a synopsis of their senior project where they developed an efficient,
robust help desk for a local company. The four other hands-on senior
projects from Dr. Marvin Albin's class were announced. |
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Welcome to the Management,
Management Information Systems,
and Applied Computer Systems Department website!
The faculty in the Management, Management
Information Systems, and Applied Computer Science
Department appreciate your interest in information about our department and its various
majors. We hope that you will consider a major in Computer Science,
Computer Information Systems,
Management, or one of the
interdisciplinary degrees here at USI. With this website, we have tried to provide you with as much
information as possible about our programs and possible careers upon graduation.
Computer Science
The Computer Science program is designed to prepare
graduates for computer software development, software engineering,
software development management, system development and computer
entrepreneurial positions in businesses and scientific organizations. It
also prepares students for graduate study in computer science. Graduates of
the program develop an understanding of algorithms, data structures,
artificial intelligence, computer organization and architecture, numerical
computation, operating systems, networking, programming language theory, and
software engineering. Since the program is offered by the College of
Business, unique opportunities for business management, marketing,
accounting and management information systems electives are offered.
Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) major is designed to prepare individuals to develop
and support information systems using computers in a business or organizational
environment.
The primary objective of the CIS major is to provide graduates with knowledge,
abilities, and attitudes to function effectively as applications programmer/analysts, and
with the educational background and desire to pursue lifelong professional development.
Management
The Management major is designed to provide students with sufficient
knowledge and skills to work in a variety of management positions.
Students have the option of specializing in one of two tracks: Human
Resource Management or Change/Innovation Management. Employment opportunities for management majors include human resource
management, management of production or service facilities, and management
of not-for-profit organizations.
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Information Systems
This program is designed for those who already hold a bachelor’s (four-year) degree in another field, but are interested in changing careers to enter employment in the computer field. A formal certificate of recognition is awarded upon successful completion of the program. Three tracks of interests are available.
If, after reading about the available
programs, you have questions or want more information, please send an
email, call, or write. All the faculty in the department stand ready
to answer your questions and provide a quality education that will lead to
a successful career. |
Abbas Foroughi, Ph.D.,
Chair
Department:
IT Alliance
IT Initiative
Fact Sheet
Faculty
Class
Descriptions
Degree Programs:
CIS Major
CS Major
Management Major
CIS Minor
CS Minor
Management Minor
Associate of Science in Computer
Information Systems
Post-Baccalaureate in CIS
Interdisciplinary Degrees
Student Organizations:
AITP Club
Alpha Kappa Psi
SHRM (Society for
Human Resource Management)
Honor Societies:
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Gamma Sigma
Omicron Delta Epsilon
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