MIS Minor

An MIS minor requires MIS 301 plus 3 other MIS courses. Although the three can be any MIS courses (if you have the prerequisites) we recommend two popular MIS Minor paths – Analytical and Technical. See the suggested courses below.

Analytical Minor 3 required courses (in addition to MIS 301):

The Analytical Minor is composed of four non-programming courses that focus on IT problem solving in the business world. MIS 325 is also strongly recommended.

MIS 373 BUSINESS PROCESS EXCELLENCE
BPE focuses on the strategic and tactical application of business process improvement techniques, supported by information technology as a key enabler, to achieve corporate objectives such as reduced cost, improved customer service, and improved information and metric generation. Based on case studies, students will address whether business process improvement is appropriate, explore the challenges of defining and gathering data, gaining consensus among stakeholders, identifying solutions (including integration of technology), and implementing organizational change, particularly across departmental boundaries.
Questions: Francis.Webster@mccombs.utexas.edu

 

MIS 373 DATA MINING
Data Miming refers to the process of extracting useful knowledge from data to support decision making. Within the masses of accumulated data lies hidden knowledge and organizations are using innovative data mining methods to locate and appeal to higher-value customers, customize their product offerings to increase sales, or minimize losses due to erroneous decision-making or fraud. Methods include classification trees, artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, and association rules discovery. Prerequisites: None

MIS 375 STRATEGIC IT MANAGEMENT
Prepares students to develop an understanding and appreciation for the (i) impact of IT on the economy and business performance, (ii) emerging public technology infrastructure and its role in the modern organization, (iii) electronic business applications and organizational/market transformation, and (iv) technology driven business models and strategies. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing

 

Technical Minor 3 Required Courses ( in addition to MIS 301):

The Technical Minor is composed of three required programming courses that focus on business applications development. An additional choice of MIS 365, MIS 373 or MIS 375 is recommended.

MIS 304 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Provides skills in visual basic programming logic and documentation using object-oriented Visual Studio. Net for business applications. Prerequisite: None
http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/courses/mis304/ 

MIS 325 INTRODUCTION TO DATA MANAGEMENT
Beginning and intermediate topics in data modeling for relational database management systems; development of desktop systems using SQL. Prerequisite: None

MIS 333K COMPUTER UTILIZATION IN BUSINESS
This project-oriented class covers advanced systems development using Access and Visual Basic for applications. Team project simulates real-world situations, and strengthens interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills. Prerequisites: MIS 304 and 325
 

View diagrams of the MIS Minor Courses Sequence.