Management Information Systems, B.S.

Program Coordinator: Eric Stetler, DBA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program features a carefully designed curriculum that combines a strong foundation in business administration with specialized concentrations. The structure and content of the program has been developed to ensure International and Executive Studies (IES) students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving field of information systems and technology.

The program consists of a 36-credit hour core curriculum that provides IES students with a solid understanding of essential topics in management, organizational behavior, information systems, data management, networking, IT governance, legal issues, and ethics. Students also complete a 15-credit hour concentration that allows them to specialize in areas of personal interest and/or relevance to their professional goals. Concentrations in the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program include the following:

Business Analytics: In a world driven by data, the power to understand and utilize this data propels businesses forward. The Business Analytics concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program equips students with the tools to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, equipping them to be architects of strategic decisions. In this concentration, students will dive deep into data mining, predictive analytics, and data visualization, and master tools like Tableau and Microsoft Power BI.

Cybersecurity: In the digital age, cybersecurity is not just a necessity, it's an imperative. The Cybersecurity concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program prepares students to become guardians of information, mastering network security, cryptography, and ethical hacking. In this concentration, students will engage in hands-on experience in industry-standard tools like Kali Linux and Metasploit as they navigate the complexities of network defense, ethical hacking, and incident response.

Emerging Technologies: The Emerging Technologies concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program at MVNU prepares students to become innovators and leaders in the rapidly evolving world of cutting-edge technologies. The Emerging Technologies concentration combines a strong foundation in business principles with specialized expertise in IoT applications, cloud computing, blockchain fundamentals, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and robotic process automation, empowering graduates to drive technological transformation in modern organizations. By completing projects that utilize platforms Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, students translate theoretical knowledge into real-world innovation.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program, students should be able to:

• apply key concepts in management, organizational behavior, and information systems to solve business problems;
• demonstrate critical thinking skills through analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in a business context;
• communicate effectively in oral and written forms to various stakeholders;
• understand and apply ethical and legal principles in business and technology;
• perform data management, analysis, and interpretation to support business objectives;
• collaborate effectively in teams and demonstrate leadership skills.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program include the following:

• submission of official transcripts of all previous college or university courses completed to date;
• an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) for all previous college or university coursework completed to date (an applicant with a GPA less than 2.00 may apply for probationary admittance);
• completion of an online application and Registration Agreement Form.

According to university policy, admission on probation is granted on a case-by-case basis to students who have earned lower than a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in previous college coursework and/or have been academically dismissed from a previous institution. Students admitted on probation must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher at the end of the first term. If the terms of probation have been satisfied and the student’s GPA meets the program requirements upon completion of the first term, the student will be removed from academic probation.

Applicants from foreign countries and U.S. territories must also provide recent evidence of proficiency in English by: 1) scoring 80 or above on the Internet-based TOEFL with subscores in writing, reading, speaking and listening of at least 20; 2) scoring 550 or above on the written TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with subscores in writing and reading of at least 50; or 3) scoring 6.0 or above on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). All tests of English proficiency must have been taken in the last two years to be considered for acceptance.

College-level courses from regionally-accredited institutions within the United States will be evaluated for transfer credit. Credit is granted only if applicable grades were obtained. Equivalence of course content and transfer credit is determined by the Program Coordinator.

COURSE ENGAGEMENT

Students enrolled in an International Executive Studies program must demonstrate satisfactory engagement in each of their courses by satisfying the following criteria throughout the corresponding academic term:

Residency Courses

• completion of modular assignments;
• participation in weekly virtual instructor check-in sessions;
• completion of a one-day, on-campus residency.

Non-Residency Courses

• completion of modular assignments;
• participation in weekly virtual instructor check-in sessions;
• active participation in assigned discussion forums.

Additional expectations regarding attendance, participation, and submission of late work will be outlined in the syllabus for each course. Students should contact the instructor whenever circumstances prevent them from submitting an assignment(s) on time, or if they have questions or concerns about their course attendance.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

In order to graduate from MVNU, students are required to have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00. Some programs require a higher minimum cumulative GPA in order to graduate.

Students enrolled in an International Executive Studies (IES) program are expected to be in Good Academic Standing (maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in each term of the program). MVNU allows for gradual attainment of this GPA during the first three terms of the program, as specified in the table below.

Students enrolled in an IES program must also make Satisfactory Academic Progress, which is defined as achieving a minimum GPA of 2.00 in each term.

Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress occur when a student satisfies each of the following conditions: the student’s cumulative GPA meets the required minimum, as specified in the above table; the student’s term GPA is at least 2.00.

Students who do not make Satisfactory Academic Progress are subject to one of the following:

• Academic Warning (term GPA falls below 2.00, first occurrence)
• Academic Probation (term GPA falls below 2.00, second consecutive term)
• Academic Dismissal (term GPA falls below 2.00, third consecutive term)

Any student whose term GPA is below 2.00 for a third consecutive term is not automatically withdrawn from the program. An academic committee will carefully review the student’s academic progress and individual situation and determine whether an exception to this policy is warranted or the student should indeed be withdrawn from the program.

MVNU is committed to the success of its International Executive Studies students. As such, we carefully review and monitor the academic progress of each of our IES students and proactively intervene as quickly as possible whenever they appear to be struggling in their coursework or their academic progress is otherwise at risk.

Students who have questions or concerns about their academic progress or academic standing should contact a Designated School Official (DSO) as soon as possible for assistance.

TOTAL: 121 Credit Hours

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The student must complete a minimum of 121 credit hours (with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00) including:

1. Successful completion of the GPS General Education Core (39 hours):
   • 15 credit hours in Arts and Humanities (Minimum of 3 credit hours in an English composition course with a research writing component; minimum of 3 credit hours in Bible/Theology)
   • 15 credit hours in Natural and Social Sciences, and Mathematics (Minimum of 3 credit hours in Mathematics; minimum of 3 credit hours in Social Science; and minimum of 3 credit hours in Natural Science with laboratory)
   • 9 credit hours in Liberal Arts electives
2. Completion of at least 30 credit hours of upper division course work (3000 level or higher);
3. Successful completion of both the 36-credit hour Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems core curriculum and 15-credit hour concentration with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. A student who receives a grade below "C-" in any course that is part of either the 36-credit hour curriculum or 15-credit hour concentration will be required to repeat that course until a grade of "C-" or better is earned. All repeated coursework to replace grades of D+, D, F, W, or X is at the student's expense.