BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The Management Information Systems Program will offer students the chance to prepare themselves for a career in a dynamic field which is applicable to a wide range of business, scientific and technical disciplines. Within a learning environment which emphasizes the graduate’s role as a responsible, contributing member of the society, the student will learn the importance of effectively and efficiently administering large data sets in order to provide a stable platform for the end user. Information systems are tools which allow the storage, manipulation and communication of vast amounts of data. Effective and insightful management of those systems allows individuals to more easily direct development or research. Within the Management Information Systems program, the students may be encouraged to investigate other areas of interest such as science or literature with an emphasis on the role that information systems might play in that field. The Management Information Systems program will provide a thorough academic education while preparing the student to manage, examine and effectively use and communicate substantial amounts of data. Technology skills in combination with a compassionate interpretation of information will direct the energies of the Management Information Systems student toward the understanding of technology as a tool for progress instead of an end in itself.
GOALS:
Graduates of the Bachelor's Degree program in Management Information Systems will:
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Demonstrate a basic level of competence in software applications.
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Possess effective communication and skills (i.e. written, oral and computational).
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Be prepared to enter a graduate program in Management Information Systems.
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Be able to design and implement a stable management information system customized to institutional or corporate needs.
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Be able to manage information in such a way that the dataset is available as a secure and reliable platform for corporate or institutional functions.
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Possess an understanding of the purposes of Management Information Systems within the framework of Judeo-Christian ethics.
The D.W. JOHNSTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS was founded in 1994 to provide a focal point for the business program of the college. The school is named in honor of Mr. Daniel Webster Johnston, a highly respected Nashville businessperson and trustee of Martin Methodist College.
The School of Business offers a progressive business program that combines professional preparation with a strong liberal arts foundation. Business programs prepare students for a variety of professional careers in business, government, or the private sectors and/or to pursue graduate studies. The majors offered within the Division of Business are designed to provide an education that stresses written and oral communication skills, technical competence, moral awareness, and ethical values.
