Business Administration — Management Information Systems Concentration, BA

Department of Decision Sciences, College of Business and Economics

88-90 credits

Introduction

The Business Administration program has been designed to prepare students for leadership roles in business and the community. One program objective is to provide students with the perceptual and analytical skills necessary in making decisions and evaluating policy in business; another is to develop student understanding of the social, economic and regulatory environment of business. The program is designed for students with a variety of career goals, including opportunities with financial institutions, manufacturing and retail firms, service industries and the public sector.

Learning goals	Learning objectives
1. Understanding of business and economics	Demonstrate breadth of knowledge and skills in general business and economics
	Demonstrate disciplinary knowledge and skills
2. Effective communication skills	Produce quality business documents
	Deliver a professional quality presentation supported by appropriate technology
3. Ethical and legal perspective	Analyze problems using an ethical perspective
	Analyze the legal implications of business decisions
4. Creative problem solving and critical thinking	Critically analyze problems
	Generate multiple alternative solutions
	Defend resolutions to problems
5. Quantitative skills	Solve business problems using quantitative techniques

Why Consider a Management Information System (MIS) Concentration in the Business Administration Major?

MIS majors learn how information technology can contribute to an organization and how to develop and apply information technology-based business solutions. The strength of an MIS major lies in his/her ability to combine an understanding of business with the knowledge of information systems and technology to help organization compete more successfully or streamline current operations. MIS professionals are involved in growth technologies, such as decision support, e-business, database development, client server systems, and development of web-based technologies for electronic commerce.

Contact Information

CBE Admissions & Scholarships Dean’s Office Parks Hall 419 360-650-3896 cbe@wwu.edu

Department Chair Craig K. Tyran Parks Hall 343A 360-650-2207 Craig.Tyran@wwu.edu

Major Information: Academic Department Manager Talisa Cook Parks Hall 343 360-650-3902 Talisa.Cook@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Systems Analyst | Computer Systems Manager | Software Test Analyst | Administrator | Database Administrator | Software Developer | Business Analyst | Website Developer

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

How to apply: Students who meet the requirements will be assured of admission if space is available in the department program of choice. For consideration as a pre-major, provisional major or full major, complete the online application form at: cbe.wwu.edu/apply-cbe.

Pre-major: Students who have not completed their foundation course work may apply to the College and be given pre-major status. Pre-major status is granted to students who are at least sophomore level, or who have been identified as top quintile students, and who, at the time of application, meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of a 2.50 cumulative college-level GPA including all previous institutions.
• Minimum of 2.30 cumulative GPA in all courses taken within the College of Business and Economics.
• Students must have a WWU cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher to be considered in good academic standing with the University.

Students with pre-major status may only enroll for foundation or core courses listed. Their progress will be monitored by the College and they will attain full major status upon successfully completing the foundation courses and meeting the admission criteria above.

Full major: For admission to the College of Business and Economics as a full major (except majors in economics and manufacturing and supply chain management) a student must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA after having completed all foundation courses. The cumulative GPA is calculated on all college-level course work completed by the student, including any transfer work.
• Minimum of 2.30 cumulative GPA in all courses taken within the College of Business and Economics.
• Students must be in good academic standing with the University.

Students who meet the requirements will be assured of admission if space is available in the department program of choice. For economics and manufacturing and supply chain management admissions requirements, see the appropriate sections of this catalog.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.