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Undergraduate Frequently Asked Questions |
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What is MIS?
MIS professionals design and manage computer systems that make organizations run more effectively. They focus first on carefully analyzing how existing systems deliver on organizational goals. Then they craft new technologies to leverage what the organization does well and fix what it does badly. MIS professionals not only apply their broad knowledge of information technologies and business issues, but their vision of where technology can take organizations. They are excellent communicators and have strong project team skills.
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What is OM?
OM is about getting things done in organizations. Its roots are in manufacturing but every organization has an operations function. Jobs in OM require people who are good problem solvers and have good people skills.
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What do MIS graduates typically do?
There is a wide range of jobs MIS graduates can enjoy. Consulting is very popular. System administration, business systems analyst, project manager, network administrator, database administrator, and application developer are other examples
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What do OM graduates typically do?
Some examples of jobs are: design and control of inventory systems, materials management, quality control, design and management of service operation, project management, production scheduling and workforce scheduling.
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What is the difference between ECE, CS and MIS?
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is about developing hardware such as processors, network protocols, and data compression. Computer Science (CS) is about developing computer software. MIS is about applying a wide variety of computer technologies, hardware, software and practices to create business capabilities.
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What is the difference between SIE and OM?
Systems and Industrial Engineering designs and makes the hardware for floor efficiency. As the major suggests, it is an engineering discipline. OM majors use the currently available hardware to improve efficiency. OM is a functional area of business that also considers the efficiency of the service operation.
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What is the policy for acceptance of transfer credit?
The Undergraduate Programs Office in McClelland Hall 204 handles all of the transfer coursework. The Department of Management Information Systems requires a syllabus in order to review courses for transfer credit.
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How much will it cost to attend?
Please refer to the web site of the University of Arizona's Bursar's Office(http://www.bursar.arizona.edu/main.asp) for information on fees and expenses.
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Why can't I register for this course?
There is not one answer to this question. You may not have the proper pre-requisites to take a certain course. Also, MIS major courses are in high demand. In order to provide a quality learning experience, enrollment is restricted just to MIS majors. Most of our upper division classes require you to be a MIS or OM major and all require you to have advanced standing with the Eller College of Management.
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Which MIS and OM courses are offered during the summer?
The Department of Management Information Systems usually offers MIS 111, 222, 304, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365 & 373 during the summer.
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Which order should I take the classes in?
Undergraduate students take courses in groups called .cohorts.. When you obtain upper division status, you will meet with an advisor who will assign you to your cohort. At that time, your schedule will be established. Refer to the Course Sequence for your particular major to obtain more information on the sequence of upper division courses. For information on pre-business course sequencing see the Eller College Undergraduate website.
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Is it important to get involved in MISA?
Yes. MISA is a great organization. It will allow you to meet many other MIS majors. The other students may offer informal help on the MIS classes. You can interact with students in other classes. Many times, graduating seniors come back to recruit students the following year. By meeting them early, you will help yourself in the interviewing process. In addition, MISA brings in a guest speaker every week to talk about career options. This lets you learn more about what "really" happens in the MIS industry.
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When should I start thinking about the job search?
It is never too early to start thinking about the job search. Usually many students start looking for a job the summer before they graduate. You should always have a current resume.
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Should I do an internship?
An internship is a great way to get additional skills that complement your formal classroom education. Internships should help you to get a better job when you graduate.
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Do I get credit for internships?
We do not have a formal process for giving credit for internships.
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What do I do if I want to do an independent study?
All independent studies require a faculty sponsor. You make an agreement with an instructor to get credit for what you are planning on doing. There is a form in McClelland Hall 430 that you need to fill out. You also must get the instructor to sign a drop/add form to enroll in the independent study (MIS 399, MIS 499). After completion, they assign you credit for the independent study. An independent study requires registration and you have to pay for the additional units. Please note that an independent study counts only as a general elective, not as your MIS elective. It requires the same amount of work and learning as a regular 3-credit course.
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