MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS

Management Information Systems Major
Management Information Systems Minor
Operations Management Minor

Course Descriptions

Somsen Hall, Room 324 (507-457-5170)
http://www.winona.edu/business/miso
Sohail Subhani (Chairperson)

FACULTY

Marzie Astani, Professor, B.A., Tehran University; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University of Science and Technology; M.B.A., Central Michigan University; 1987 –
Edward A. Duplaga, Professor; B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa; 2001 –
Patrick Paulson, Associate Professor; B.S., M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; J.D., Indiana University; 2000 –
Kihyun Kim, Assistant Professor; B.B.A, M.B.A, Korea University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; 2004 –
Kimberlee Snyder, Professor; B.S., Kansas State University; M.B.A., Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 2000 –
Sohail Subhani, Associate Professor; B.S., University of Karachi; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Texas, Arlington; 2002 –

PURPOSE

The Management of Information Systems and Operations (MISO) Department is committed to fostering excellence in both the management information systems (MIS) and operations management (OM) disciplines through a progressive curriculum and the application of state-of-art technology. Students who pursue an education in MIS will develop an understanding of the integration of information systems technologies into various business areas. Students who pursue an education in OM will develop an understanding of the process of managing products and services throughout the supply chain.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete all course work required for the major.
2. Achieve a grade of “C” or better in all courses that count toward the major.
3. Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of 300/400 level courses from the MISO Department at WSU.
4. None of the courses required for a major or minor may be taken on a P/NC basis.
5. Complete a minimum of 50% of the business courses in the major at WSU.
6. Sixty-four non-business credits are required for the MIS major. Of the math, statistics, and economics courses required for the major, 6 credits of math and statistics and 9 credits of economics can be counted toward the requirement for 64 non-business credits.
7. Meet all WSU graduation requirements. For a checklist of the University’s graduation requirements, see page 23.

UNIVERSITY STUDIES FLAG REQUIREMENTS
Students may use flag courses to satisfy both University Studies and major requirements. Flag courses will usually be in the student’s major or minor program. The MISO Department offers the following flag course in the University Studies Program:

FLAG
Writing #
MIS 482 Management of Information Technology (3)
Flag courses that can be used to satisfy MIS and OM major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required courses and electives in this section.
B.S. MAJOR - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS)
76 S.H. (No Minor Required)

UNIVERSITY STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics (3 S.H.)
MATH 140 Applied Calculus (3)

REQUIRED COURSES (67 S.H.)
Accounting (6 S.H.)
ACCT 211 Financial Accounting Principles (3)
ACCT 212 Managerial Accounting Principles (3)
Business Administration (15 S.H.)
# BUSA 220 Business Statistics (3)
BUSA 291 Legal Environment of Business (3)
BUSA 320 Intermediate Business Statistics (3)
# MGMT 325 Organizational Dynamics (3)
# MGMT 495 Strategic Management (3)
Economics and Finance (9 S.H.)
* ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
* ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
FIN 360 Corporate Finance (3)
Marketing (3 S.H.)
MKTG 300 Principles of Marketing (3)
Mathematics (4 S.H.)
MATH 210 Foundations of Mathematics (4)

MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS
Management Information System (24 S. H.)
MIS 202 Microcomputers in Business (3)
MIS 312 Business Computer Programming (3)
MIS 342 Advanced Business Computer Applications (3)
MIS 362 Management Information Systems (3)
MIS 372 Management of Business Systems Development (3)
MIS 412 Management of E-Commerce (3)
MIS 452 Management of Telecommunication Systems (3)
# MIS 482 Management of Information Technology (3)
Operations Management (6 S.H.)
OM 334 Operations Management (3)
OM 464 Project Management (3)

ELECTIVES (6 S.H.)
ACCT 330 Accounting Information Systems (3)
ACCT 361 Intermediate Managerial/Cost Accounting (3)
BUSA 340 Management Science (3)
FIN 335 Forecasting Methods (3)
FIN 440 International Finance (3)
MGMT 435 Managing for Quality (3)
MIS 332 Business Programming Tools (3)
MIS 399 Internship Problems (3)
MIS 462 Decision Support Systems (3)
MIS 472 Management of LANs and WANs (3)
MIS 492 Topics in MIS (3)
OM 414 Operations Planning and Control (3)
OM 434 Quality and Productivity Management (3)

B.S. MINOR - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS)
21 S.H.

REQUIRED COURSES (12 S.H.)
MIS 202 Microcomputers in Business (3)
MIS 312 Business Computer Programming (3)
MIS 342 Advanced Business Computer Applications (3)
MIS 362 Management Information Systems (3)

ELECTIVES (9 S.H.)
ACCT 330 Accounting Information Systems (3)
BUSA 340 Management Science (3)
FIN 335 Forecasting Methods (3)
MIS 332 Business Programming Tools (3)
MIS 372 Management of Business Systems Development (3)
MIS 412 Management of E-Commerce (3)
MIS 452 Management of Telecommunication Systems (3)
MIS 472 Management of LANs and WANs (3)
# MIS 482 Management of Information Technology (3)
MIS 492 Topics in MIS (3)
OM 464 Project Management (3)

B.S. MINOR - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (OM)
24 S.H.
REQUIRED COURSES (15 S.H.)
# BUSA 220 Business Statistics OR
STAT 210 Statistics (3) OR
STAT 303 Introduction to Engineering Statistics (3)
OM 334 Operations Management (3)
OM 414 Operations Planning and Control (3)
OM 434 Quality and Productivity Management (3)
OM 464 Project Management (3)

ELECTIVES (9 S.H.)
ACCT 361 Intermediate Managerial/Cost Accounting (3)
ACCT 462 Advanced Managerial/Cost Accounting (3)
BUSA 340 Management Science (3)
ENGR 390 Composites Manufacturing (3)
ENGR 420 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (3)
MIS 342 Advanced Business Computer Applications (3)
MIS 412 Management of E-Commerce (3)
MIS 462 Decision Support Systems (3)
OM 344 Purchasing (3)
OM 399 Internship Problems (3)
OM 444 Operations Strategy (3)
OM 494 Current Topics in OM (3)
# STAT 320 Statistical Quality Control (3)
STAT 321 Industrial Design of Experiments I (3)
STAT 350 Design of Samples and Surveys (3)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS)
202 - Microcomputers in Business (3 S.H.)
An introduction to some of the more commonly used software packages for business decision-making. Spreadsheet, business graphics, database, and integrated software are introduced. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.
312 - Business Computer Programming (3 S.H.)
An object-oriented approach to business systems development and programming using the latest tools. Problem solving techniques with emphasis on business applications, including file and database access. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.
332 - Business Programming Tools (3 S.H.)
Introduction to advanced programming tools. The student will document, compile, test, and debug business application problems using new application development tools and techniques. Prerequisite: MIS 312. Grade only.
342 - Advanced Business Computer Applications (3 S.H.)
The focus of this course is on the development and management of business database systems. It provides the theoretical concepts as well as practical approaches to planning, development, testing, and documentation of business database systems. Project planning and control approach are used to relate database administration to information systems management. Students are required to develop, implement, and evaluate a business database system. Prerequisite: MIS 202. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.
362 - Management Information Systems (3 S.H.)
An introduction to basic concepts of management information system design, implementation, and control. Application of computer-based MIS and decision models to business and management situations and problems. Prerequisite: MIS 202, ACCT 220, or CS 234. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.
372 - Management of Business Systems Development (3 S.H.)
An introduction to business systems development concepts and methodologies from the project management approach. The course covers a variety of business systems development topics including how to view a firm as a system, IT infrastructure, project management, systems development stages, process modeling, data modeling, object modeling, and design pattern with the latest design tools. Prerequisites: MIS 312, MIS 342, and MIS 362. Grade only. Offered fall semester.
398 - Internship (1-9 S.H.)
Allows the student opportunity for hands-on experience, applying MIS principles and methods in an organizational setting. Credits will not be counted in the MIS major, but will be counted as general elective credits. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MIS 399. P/NC only.
399 - Internship Problems (3 S.H.)
Allows the student opportunity for hands-on experience, applying MIS principles and method in an organizational setting. Prerequisite: ACCT 211 and ACCT 212, BUSA 220, MIS 312 and MIS 362, OM 334, and MGMT 325. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Grade only.
412 - Management of E-Commerce (3 S.H.)
This course presents E-commerce from managerial and technological perspectives. The course covers a variety of advanced e-business topics including e-business model, plan and strategies, systems and development, infrastructure, and the latest technology tools. The influence of technology on e-collaboration and new business methods is discussed. Prerequisite: MIS 362. Grade only. Offered spring semester.
452 - Management of Telecommunication Systems (3 S.H.)
This course provides an understanding of basic concepts involved in management of data communications, teleprocessing, and networks. Topics covered in this course include a review of the history of data communications and communications networks, fundamental principles of managing data and voice communications, and network security. Various commercial products are surveyed. The necessity of managing telecommunications in business is emphasized and issues in applying telecommunications in corporate environments are discussed. Also, the effects of regulatory environment in the telecommunications industry are covered. Prerequisite: MIS 362. Grade only. Offered fall semester.
462 - Decision Support Systems (3 S.H.)
This course focuses on complex management decision activities, which require extensive use of information and modeling. It explores the application of computer-based management decision support systems (DSS) not only to operational and control decisions, but also to strategic and planning managerial decision-making activities. The conceptual framework as well as practical application of DSS is discussed. Prerequisite: MIS 362. Grade only.
472 - Management of LANs and WANs (3 S.H.)
This course provides an understanding of how Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) are managed and prepares students for the challenges of dealing with the issues in the dynamic networking industry. Among the topics covered are LAN/WAN connectivity, physical transmission methods and options, transmission equipments, integration of voice and data, WAN transport methods, ATM technologies, and present and future technologies and services. This course is intended for those who would like to specialize in managing networks. Prerequisite: MIS 362 and MIS 452. Grade only.
482 - Management of Information Technology (3 S.H.)
This course introduces students to the current issues in information technologies mainly through case analysis. Different methods of dealing with the issues involved are discussed. Various systems in information technology are presented. The importance of management control is emphasized and multinational IT is covered also. Prerequisites: MIS 342, MIS 362, MIS 372, and MIS 452. Grade only. Offered spring semester.
486 – Independent Studies in MIS (1-3 S.H.)
Offers the advanced student an opportunity to do additional reading and/or research in areas of special interest regarding management information systems. Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission and senior standing. Grade only.
492 - Topics in MIS (3 S.H.)
The major focus of this course is on the advanced and complex concepts of information systems technology. The objective is to provide perspectives for adapting to information systems technology. Key conceptual frameworks of MIS, as well as cutting-edge business application development technologies, are presented. Prerequisite: MIS 362. Grade only.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (OM)
334 - Operations Management (3 S.H.)
An analytical approach to manufacturing and service organizations covering such topics as competitive priorities, total quality management, operations strategy, inventory management, production and project planning and control, partnership, total productive maintenance, and logistics. Prerequisite: For College of Business majors, BUSA 220, MIS 202 strongly recommended; for non-College of Business majors, BUSA 220 or its equivalent.
344 - Purchasing (3 S.H.)
A study of purchasing management. Includes objectives, procedures, organization, ordering techniques, inventory control, vendor selection, price, equipment procurement, legal aspects, make or buy, and purchasing department reports. Prerequisite: OM 334. Grade only.
398 - Internship (1-9 S.H.)
Credits will not be counted in the Operations Management minor, but will be counted as general elective credits. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in OM 399. P/NC only.
399 - Internship Problems (3 S.H.)
Prerequisite: Courses that must be completed prior to an internship vary by program. See department for list of requirements. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Grade only.
414 - Operations Planning and Control (3 S.H.)
Study of computer-based systems and procedures for production planning and control in operations management. Primary emphasis is on developing a general model for manufacturing planning and control systems, with secondary emphasis on advanced topics in the following areas: material requirements planning, Just-in-Time, theory of constraints, and scheduling. Prerequisite: OM 334. Grade only.
434 - Quality and Productivity Management (3 S.H.)
Study of the principles of quality and productivity management is the main subject of this course. Emphasis is placed on new and advanced concepts found in the U.S. and abroad, including such topics as systems thinking, reducing complexity, ISO 9000, and activity-based costing. Prerequisite: OM 334. Grade only.
444 - Operations Strategy (3 S.H.)
This course is an application of production and operations management principles in real life situations. This is done through analysis of cases, with particular emphasis on linking operations strategy to marketing strategy. Prerequisite: OM 414. Grade only.
464 - Project Management (3 S.H.)
The questions of efficiency and effectiveness are addressed through analysis of the project management process and installation of project management methodologies. Different types of projects are presented that can best be attacked by different kinds of project management methodologies. Implementation risks of large-scale project processes are discussed in reference to various application areas, e.g., manufacturing and service operations, information system design, or engineering. Prerequisite: BUSA 220. Grade only.
494 - Current Topics in OM (3 S.H.)
This course will explore some of the latest techniques and concepts in OM. The objective of this course is to relate these techniques and concepts to a systems view of the operations function. Prerequisite: OM 334. Grade only.