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Management Information Systems - Evening or Fully Online
Management Information Systems - Evening or Fully Online
Study to lead business and technology problem-solving across an organization
Earn your bachelor’s degree in management information systems completely online or in blended courses designed to accommodate your life.
Connect business acumen to information innovation for a range of organizations
Throughout our curriculum, you’ll learn how technology can support an organization’s strategic and decision-making processes by gaining foundational knowledge of business and information management. A well-rounded range of business, economic and information systems coursework will further develop your understanding of business structures, organizational theory and information analysis, as well as their interdependencies and potential for growth.
MAGT 131: Management Concepts and ECON 135: Applied Statistics
MAGT 131: Management Concepts
An introduction to the principles of management including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling and strategies. 4 credits
ECON 135: Applied Statistics
Fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics studied through business applications. Topics include central tendency and variability, frequency distributions, elementary probability theory, binomial, normal, and t-distributions, sampling theory, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis.Prerequisite: One of MATH-105/105T, MATH-130/130T, Math ACT of 22 or higher, or Math SAT of 530 or higher. Students majoring in a Social Science should take SOC/PSYC-210 rather than this course. Credit will not be given for both SOC-210 or PSYC-215 and ECON-135. (QUANT). 4 credits
MIS 145: Management Information Systems
This course covers the fundamentals of information systems with an emphasis on business intelligence systems. The latest advances in these systems are covered along with topical references to ethical and societal issues. This course is designed to help students function more effectively and efficiently as managers, decision makers, and leaders in the business world. Students learn to use data analysis software for summarization and visualization of critical business data. Prerequisite: Experience using Microsoft Excel and Access. (QUANT). 4 credits
MIS 150: Business Application Development
This course will introduce the development of business applications by exploring the fundamentals of application development process, programming logic and syntax, program testing, and documentation. 4 credits
MIS 300: Project Management
This course covers managing a project start up, scope, time lines, cost, quality, people, communications, risk, and procurement. The project management methods taught are suitable for a wide variety of project types such as software development or business projects. Project management software will be used to provide students with hands-on experience in a business environment. Same as MAGT-300. (COLLABLDR,WRITCOM). 4 credits
MIS 340: Systems Analysis and Design
This course will explore the practice of systems analysis, design concepts and techniques. Emphasis on the systems development life cycle and its phases, requirements definition, process and data modeling, testing, conversion, and implementation strategies. Prerequisites: MIS-145, MIS-150 and MIS-300. 4 credits
MIS 385: Senior Seminar in Information Systems
Topics information systems will be explored through case studies of real-world situations, academic journals, current events, and research. Students will conduct literature reviews and critically analyze and discuss relevant literature. Students will complete a research paper demonstrating their knowledge of information systems and organizational impact. Prerequisites: MIS-145, MIS-150, MIS-300 and at least two of the required electives. (INFOLIT, WRITCOM). 4 credits
Management Information Systems Electives (4 total)
Select 16 credits of electives. Elective options include:
MIS 230: Knowledge Management
CIS 255: Introduction to Database Systems
CIS 120: Web Development
ACCT 201: Introduction to Accounting
MAGT 333: Organization and Behavior
Students need to be aware of any prerequisite requirements for electives. Click here for course descriptions.
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Course Requirements for Minor
This path is part of Simpson College's convenient and flexible adult undergraduate program, which enables you to complete four to eight credits every eight weeks.
By attending class just one to two nights a week, you may earn an average of 30 credits in one year and complete your bachelor's degree in four years. You can go as fast or as slow as your schedule and learning style requires: Study one night a week, two nights a week or even faster.
This program is available fully online or in a blended format of online and evening classes at the Simpson College West Des Moines Campus.
Summer Start Dates: May 24, 2022  (Summer 1 and full summer semester) and June 28, 2022 (Summer 2)
Fall Start Dates: August 29, 2022 (Term 1 and full fall semester) and October 24, 2022 (Term 2)
Spring Start Dates: January 9, 2023 (Term 3 and full Spring Semester) and March 6, 2023 (Term 4)
We're committed to ensuring this program is accessible for busy working adults. You can start your studies during any of our Fall, Spring or Summer semesters. There are six start times a year, so you never have to wait to get going.
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2021-2022 Tuition: $425/credit hour
Adult Student Scholarships and Aid
We know that adult students have a number of concerns when deciding whether or not to finish their degree. Chief among these concerns is affordability. At Simpson, we understand.
MIS/CIS 145 Management Information Systems
MIS 150 Business Application Development
MIS 300 Project Management
MIS 340 Systems Analysis & Design
MIS 230 Knowledge Management
Data and information are now some of the world's most important assets—and so are the people who can manage them
As an adult student in our undergraduate Management Information Systems program, you can expect the same individualized attention from faculty and academic and career advisors as you would in a more traditional setting. You’ll work one-on-one with an advisor who will help you stay on track and make sure you’re taking the correct courses, with your career goals front and center.
Our management information systems degree blends the best of business and data management skills necessary to thrive in today’s high-tech world. The growing, overlapping capabilities in both organizational and technological structures has increased the need for companies to hire knowledgeable leaders who understand how multi-dimensional information streams impact everyday business processes.
You’ll graduate prepared to work in a variety of growing and emerging IT positions—like data analysis, business intelligence or cyber security—with the professional communication skills and administrative background to advance quickly.
We're committed to making sure our graduate programs are accessible and affordable for all students.
Students in this program are eligible for federal financial aid, and we allow an interest-free grace period for students receiving employer reimbursement.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
We accept transfer credits from other accredited institutions. Transcripts are evaluated to determine how many credits will transfer, as well as how a student’s former coursework meets Simpson’s degree requirements.
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Save up to $9,000 on tuition
We value the work you've already done and think it should count toward your degree. If you’re at least 25 years of age and classified as a freshman or sophomore at Simpson, you can submit a Life Experience Portfolio during the admissions process. The LEP can earn up to 24 credits free of charge.
Employer Reimbursement Cuts Interest Costs
Many employers reimburse their employees’ tuition after a class has been completed, and we offer the chance to delay payment until 45 days after the term ends. You won’t have to pay until after the course ends.
During the application process, you'll submit transcripts of previous undergraduate work from other accredited institutions if applicable. Transcripts are then evaluated to determine how many credits will transfer, as well as how your former coursework meets Simpson’s degree requirements.