To earn an undergraduate minor in Management Information Systems, students must complete a minimum of five courses totaling 15 semester hours, at least 9 hours of which must be upper-division course work taken at UIS. Prerequisites include proficiency in a spreadsheet and/or a database package or completion of CSC 317 Software Packages. You can declare MIS as your minor area of study on your application form when you apply for admission to UIS.
The Master of Science in Management Information Systems is a program designed to provide the professional administrator/manager a balance between technical expertise and organizational knowledge in everything from the application of information technology to solving business problems. The master's degree in MIS may be earned online, on campus or through a combination of online and on-campus courses.
All MIS programs are STEM designated. International students who graduate with an on-ground degree in this field are eligible to apply to the STEM-OPT program.
The Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems provides students with both a foundation in business and skills in management information systems, rather than a foundational focus on computer science. The skill set combination teaches students to provide solutions and achieve goals for companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies.
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The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies provides a well-rounded academic experience, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills and fostering engaged, responsible citizenship through customized learning that integrates broad knowledge and transferrable skills.
Knowledge of the law and the legal system is important for individuals in a wide array of careers, from financial advisors to computer scientists, from health administrators to social workers, from news reporters to novelists, from union representatives to personnel administrators, from law enforcement officials to court administrators, as well as lobbyists, politicians and beyond.
Many professionals need a comprehensive understanding of what the legal system is, how it works, how it interrelates with social change and how it assists people in asserting their rights. The Master of Arts in Legal Studies addresses these needs within the framework of an interdisciplinary liberal arts education and is well-suited for students who are pursuing professions where the practical knowledge of the law and legal system is required.
The Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree provides students with a fundamental knowledge of law and legal systems and the professional and scholarly skills needed for law school and many law-related careers. Students have the opportunity to interact with both the legislature and the state and federal courts in their classes and through internships. Students are also encouraged to participate in several experiential learning opportunities, including working with the Illinois Innocence Project, competing with the Mock Trial Team and participating in the Pre-Law Society.
Acquire knowledge in fundamental legal issues and study legal developments that schools are likely to encounter.