Business Information Systems (BIS)             Course Schedules

The complete description of the Department of Business Information Systems is found in the College of Business Administration.

Descriptions of courses approved for the University Program appear in italic type.

Distance Learning Courses: Courses in the department approved for offering in a distance learning format include: BIS 360.

BIS 100 Introduction to Business 3(3-0) F, Sp
Introduction to principles and problems of interrelated functions of business. Business organizations as social structures and their interaction with the domestic and global environments.

BIS 104 Computers and Society 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Fundamental concepts and applications of computers. Impact of the computer on human events and social institutions. Control, predictions, and implications of future computer developments. Does not count on CPS major or minor. Identical to CPS 100. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (Group IV-A)

BIS 109 Phonic Notetaking 1(1-0) D
Development of rapid writing skill using a phonic system. Emphasis on personal notetaking, listening, and summarizing ideas.

BIS 112 Beginning Keyboarding 1(1-0) F, Sp
For students with no keyboarding skills. Development of alphabetic and numeric keyboarding skills on a microcomputer. Five weeks of instruction.

BIS 113 Introduction to Word Processing 3(3-0) F, Sp
Introduction to word processing using current software. Continued development of skill in straight-copy keyboarding and skill in producing business documents. Prerequisite: BIS 112 or equivalent; a keyboarding skill of 25 wpm.

BIS 147 Introduction to SAP Enterprise Software 1(1-0)
Concepts and fundamental framework of business enterprise software are introduced using SAP. The SAP technical structure is examined. Prerequisites: BIS 104 or equivalent.

BIS 190 Entrepreneurship for Small Business 3(3-0) D
Basic entrepreneurship information. For non-business students only. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

BIS 197 Special Studies in Business Information Systems 1-12 (Spec) D
Selected topics of interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson.

BIS 212 Advanced Word Processing Applications 3(3-0) D
Development of advanced information processing skills and techniques using integrated word processing software.  Prerequisites:  Keyboarding skill level of 30 gross words a minute; transfer credit not accepted.

BIS 221 Computers In Business I 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
The management-oriented study of computer information systems in business, including model building and decision support. Includes coverage of leading software packages used in business. Prerequisites: 26 credits completed with 2.0 minimum GPA; MTH 105 or ACC 201, or corequisite: ACC 201.

BIS 222 Computer Programming - RPG Disk 3(3-0) D
Detailed programming of specific areas in accounting involved in information systems (accounts receivable, payroll, sales analysis). Prerequisite: BIS 221 or ACC 201 or equivalent.

BIS 228 Computer Programming COBOL 3(3-0) F, Sp
Introduction to the COBOL language with a high emphasis on applications in the field of business. Prerequisites: BIS 221.

BIS 247 SAP Enterprise Software in Business 3(3-0)
The concepts, fundamentals, technical structure, and implementation issues of business enterprise software are introduced using SAP as a tool. Prerequisites: BIS 221 or equivalent.

BIS 251 Field Experience In Business Education 1(Spec)
Individual full-time assignment in a public school for two weeks of onsite observation and participation under the supervision of the department and a secondary business teacher. Satisfies the middle-tier field experience for business teacher education majors. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: permission of instructor; EDU 107; 41 semester hours completed.

BIS 280 Office Information Processing 3(3-0) F
Applications in electronic and magnetic keyboarding, editing, transcription, and related office activities. Transfer credit not accepted for BIS 280. Prerequisite: BIS 212 or equivalent.

BIS 288 Business Computer Graphics 3(3-0) D
Designing, developing, and editing of computer-generated, business-oriented graphics to enhance display of multimedia presentations of documents. Prerequisites: BIS 221.

BIS 297 Special Studies In Business Information Systems 1-12(Spec) D
Selected topics of interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson.

BIS 300 Software Applications in Business 3(3-0) F, Sp
The applications of database and spreadsheet software as integrated business problem solving tools. Identical to ENT 300. Credit may not be earned in more than one of theses courses. Prerequisite: 56 semester hours completed.

BIS 321 Computers in Business II 3(3-0) F, Sp
The advanced study of business computer information systems, including transaction processing, management information systems, and systems design and analysis. Prerequisites: BIS 221 or equivalent, or permission of department chair; 56 semester hours completed and admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

BIS 324 Visual Basic Application Development 3(3-0) D
Development of business applications using the Visual Basic programming language with emphasis on issues involved in designing and deploying information technology in organizations. Prerequisites: BIS 228 or equivalent; 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with the approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

BIS 327 Web Site Development 3(3-0)
Development of Internet and intranet web sites to support business functions including doing business on the Internet with emphasis on issues involved in designing and deploying this information technology by organizations. Prerequisites: BIS 221 or equivalent; 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

BIS 328 Structured Program Design 3(3-0) F, Sp
Application development of file-oriented systems. On-line, interactive programming with emphasis on man-machine dialogues, file processing, table manipulation, and the use of vendor supplied reference materials. Prerequisites: BIS 228 or equivalent; 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

BIS 350 Principles of Business Education 3(3-0) F
Curriculum, career education, planning, competency-based education, learning and teaching theory in business education with emphasis on the basic business subjects and computer literacy. BIS 350 required before student teaching and before or with any of the following: BIS 351, BIS 352, BIS 353, BIS 356. Prerequisites: BIS 251 (For BTE Majors only); 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 351 Methods of Teaching Keyboarding/Word Processing 1(1-0) F
Content, objectives, materials, testing, grading, visual aids, equipment, and processes for teaching keyboarding/word processing. Must be taken before student teaching. Prerequisites: Majors and minors: 2.0 in BIS 212; majors: BIS 350 or concurrent enrollment; 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 352 Methods of Teaching Office Cluster 1(1-0) F
Content, objectives, materials, testing, grading, visual aids, equipment, and processes for teaching office information systems in the office cluster. Must be taken before student teaching. Prerequisites: majors and minors: BIS 212, BIS 280; majors: BIS 350 or concurrent enrollment; and 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 353 Methods of Teaching Secondary Accounting 1(1-0) F
Content, objectives, materials, evaluation, visual aids, equipment, and methods of teaching secondary accounting. Must be taken prior to student teaching. Prerequisites: majors and minors, ACC 201; majors, BIS 350 or concurrent enrollment, and 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 356 Methods of Teaching Secondary Marketing 1(1-0) F
Content, objectives, materials, evaluation, visual aids, textbook evaluation, equipment, and methods for teaching marketing and distributive education subjects. Must be taken prior to student teaching. Prerequisites: majors and minors, MKT 220 and MKT 325, or concurrent enrollment; majors, MKT 300, BIS 350 or concurrent enrollment; 56 semester hours completed; and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 357 ABAP/4 Programming Fundamentals 3(3-0) D
Application of ABAP/4 programming language to meet business requirements within the SAP R/3 system as an example of a development workbench for contemporary enterprise software. Prerequisites: BIS 228, BIS 247; 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 360 Business Communication 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Development of an understanding of the communication process through business letters, memorandums, business reports, and oral presentations. Prerequisites: ENG 201; 56 semester hours completed.

BIS 370 Office Management 3(3-0) F
An overview of the management and organization of the business office. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 392 Writing Your Business Plan 3(3-0) D
A written business plan will be developed describing a potential business or venture, industry trends, marketing strategies, management plans, financial analysis, and how to put it all together in order to present the plan to a banker. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours earned and be in the semester of completion of the Entrepreneurship minor.

BIS 397 Special Studies in Business Information Systems 1-12(Spec) D
Selected topics of interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. Prerequisites: permission of department chairperson; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

BIS 401 Cooperative Occupational Experience 3-6(Spec) F, Sp
Office work experience under the supervision of the department and participating employer. Includes scheduled classroom instruction. Prerequisites: BIS 280 or concurrent enrollment, or permission of the instructor; 56 hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

BIS 420 Systems Analysis and Design 3(3-0) F, Sp
Fundamentals of business systems analysis and design; study of present system, developing system alternatives. Prerequisites: BIS 221 or equivalent; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

BIS 422 Data Base Management Systems 3(3-0) F, Sp
Study of data base concepts with emphasis on network, CODASYL, and relational models and their application to business systems. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 423 Decision Support Systems 3(3-0) F, Sp
Analysis and design of information systems permitting the computer to become an integral part of the managerial decision-making process. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 424 Client/Server Business Application Development 3(3-0)
Development of three-tiered client/server applications-user services, business services, and database services. The use of object-oriented programming in developing scalable business applications. Prerequisites: BIS 324 and BIS 422; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

BIS 425 Business Systems Applications 3(3-0) F, Sp
Study of the broad concepts involved in the design and development of information systems. Prerequisites: BIS 420, BIS 422; 86 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

BIS 445 Small Business Organization and Operation 3(3-0) D
Practical study of location, layout, organization, buying, and merchandising as applied to marketing education. Project method will be used. Prerequisites: MGT 312; MKT 300 or MKT 220; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 451 Coordination in Vocational Education 3(3-0) D
Duties, problems, and techniques of coordination and supervision of cooperative training programs, partially designed to meet the state certification requirements.  Identical to IET 551. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 458 SAP Configuration and Implementation 3(3-0) D
Concepts and application of configuring SAP software for enterprise deployment in business organizations. SAP functions matched with business requirements are configured using the implementation guide. Prerequisites: BIS 247, BIS 357, and BIS 420, 56 semester hours completed and admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 460 Business Communication in a Global Environment 3(3-0) D
Applying advanced theory and psychology to business communication. Emphasis on the acquisition and application of communication theory and skill necessary for success in the global business environment. Prerequisites: BIS 360 or a 200 or higher level writing course from outside the College of Business Administration; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

BIS 470 Business Report Writing 3(3-0) D
Communication of information by written reports as a logical approach to solving business problems. Prerequisites: BIS 360; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

BIS 475 Records Management and Control 3(3-0) F
Underlying principles and procedures - analysis, application, evaluation of records management; information storage, retrieval and disposition systems and programs. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 480 Telecommunications Management 3(3-0) F, Sp
Management issues and practical business applications in telecommunications as well as telecommunications technology, policies, careers, and education. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 485 Office Systems 3(3-0) Sp
Introductory systems approach to word processing, data processing, records, and office management in the modern office. Prerequisites: permission of instructor; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 490 Internship in Office and Information Systems 1-3(Spec) D
A full-time (40 hours per week, 10 weeks) work experience in a supervised environment typical of what the student would encounter upon graduation. Prerequisites: permission of department chairperson; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 491 Independent Study 1-3(Spec) D
Student-initiated study guided by a faculty member. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed; minimum GPA of 3.0; permission of department chairperson; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

BIS 492 Practicum in Small Business 3(Spec) F, Sp
Provides the student an opportunity to analyze the accounting, finance, marketing, management, and production systems of an ongoing small business. Identical to ACC/FIN//MGT/MKT 492. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: permission of instructor; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BIS 497 Special Studies in Business Information Systems 1-12(Spec) D
Selected topics of interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. Prerequisites: Permission of department chairperson; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

BIS 555 Technology in Business  1-12(Spec)
Issues related to technology and developing and refining computer-related skills and knowledge for solving business problems. Maximum of 6 hours apply to MBE. Prerequisites: Admission to MBE or permission of department chairperson.

BIS 597 Special Studies in Business Information Systems 1-12(Spec) D
Special topics of interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. Prerequisites: permission of department chairperson; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor or with approval of the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies; or permission of MBA director or MBE advisor.

For 600 and 700 level course descriptions consult the current Graduate Bulletin.

BIS 601 Management Information Systems 3(3-0)

BIS 603 Curriculum in Business Education 3(3-0) D

BIS 610 Improvement of Instruction in Keyboarding/Word Processing 3(3-0) D

BIS 612 Improvement of Instruction In Office Cluster 3(3-0) D

BIS 616 Improvement of Instruction in Marketing 3(3-0) D

BIS 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)

BIS 620 Teaching Business Subjects at Post-Secondary Level 3(3-0) D

BIS 628 Business Transaction Processing Systems 3(3-0) D

BIS 630 Systems Analysis and Design 3(3-0) D

BIS 632 Business Network Systems Management 3(3-0) D

BIS 633 Decision Support Systems 3(3-0) D

BIS 634 Information Resources Management 3(3-0) D

BIS 635 Business Systems Applications 3(3-0) D

BIS 638 Database Management for Business Systems 3(3-0) D

BIS 640 Essentials of Transaction Processing Systems 2(2-0) D

BIS 641 Essentials of Business Systems Analysis and Design 2(2-0) D

BIS 643 Essentials of Database Management 2(2-0) D

BIS 644 Decision Support for Management 2(2-0) D

BIS 645 Integrative Office Information Management 3(3-0) D

BIS 647 SAP Enterprise Software for Management 3(3-0)

BIS 650 Office Facility Planning and Design 3(3-0) D

BIS 652 Problems in Vocational Education 3(3-0) D

BIS 653 Principles and Philosophy of Vocational Education 3(3-0) D

BIS 657 ABAP Programming for Managerial Systems 3(3-0) D

BIS 658 SAP Configuration and Implementation for Global Systems 3(3-0) D

BIS 660 Administrative Business Communication 3(3-0) D

BIS 667 Electronic Business Systems for eCommerce 3(3-0) D

BIS 686 Comparative Business Education 3(3-0) D

BIS 688 Directed Work/Observation/Internship 1-6(Spec)

BIS 697 Special Studies In Office and Information Systems 1-12(Spec) D

BIS 701 Professional Development Practicum 3(Spec) D

BIS 790 Research In Business Education 3(3-0) D

BIS 791 Independent Research 3(Spec) D

BIS 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec) D

Credit Limitation. BIS 555, 597, 686, 688, 697, 701, 791 are subject to graduate credit limitation under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit.

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