Date of Submittal:
Proposed Effective Date:
Approved by School of MGMT:
Approved by Univ. Senate:

10/19/04
Fall, 2005
10/08/04

School of Management
Document No:
Contact Person:
Form 40 Needed:

MGMT-CC-04-06
J. Furdek
Yes

Subject:

Addition of a prerequisite for MGMT 311 Management Information Systems

Justification:

This course in management information systems requires a basic competency in computer applications in order for students to perform and succeed.

Key Features:

This is a requirement that was implicit but needs to be explicit.

Current:

MGMT 311 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(Class 3, Cr. 3)

An introduction to the capabilities, limitations, and applications of computers in the business environment. Topics include information systems, hardware, software, data management, telecommunications and networking, decision support, artificial intelligence, expert systems, security, privacy, ethical issues in information systems, and implementation of effective information technology (IT) utilization.

Proposed:

MGMT 311 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequsite: MGMT 102 or approval of the instructor.
An introduction to the capabilities, limitations, and applications of computers in the business environment. Topics include information systems, hardware, software, data management, telecommunications and networking, decision support, artificial intelligence, expert systems, security, privacy, ethical issues in information systems, and implementation of effective information technology (IT) utilization.

Impact on Students:

Most management students complete pre-management before taking this course which includes this prerequisite. Only students out of sequence and students outside of management will be alerted to the need of a basic proficiency before taking this course.

Impact on Other Academic Units:

None

Summary of Discussions with
Other Academic Units:

None

Impact on University Resources:

None.

Impact on General Education Requirements:

None.