If you enjoy using technology to solve problems, the management information systems (MIS) concentration may be the right choice for you.
The MIS concentration is made up of six upper-level courses exploring both technical and managerial topics that equip you for an entry-level position in management information systems or a related field. Along with your core business classes, you will learn how to use technology to create business value in an organization and will develop technical aptitude and familiarity on a variety of technologies and programming languages. Specific coursework includes technical topics like "Database Management Systems and Telecommunications Technology" and more traditional MIS-oriented coursework like "Systems Analysis and Design and Management of IT Projects."
Academic performance in freshman and sophomore courses is the main criterion for admission to the upper division in the School of Management. In the first two years, you will complete the university writing requirements, general education courses and seven prerequisite courses for the major.
If you're not ready for calculus, you should take precalculus before attempting MTH 131.
The first semester you enrolled at UB (not in the management major) determines which curriculum plan to select below. This is also referred to as your catalog year.
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (prerequisite to business major) | ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (prerequisite to business major) |
| MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Business (prerequisite to business major) | PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (prerequisite to business major) |
| ENG 101 Writing I | ENG 201 Advanced Writing II |
| UGC 111 World Civilization I | UGC 112 World Civilization II |
| Free elective (AACSB - 3 units) |
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGA 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (prerequisite to business major) | MGA 202 Introduction to Management Accounting (prerequisite to business major) |
| MGQ 201 Introduction to Statistics for Analytics (prerequisite to business major) | Arts general education course |
| Natural Science | Natural Science (with lab) |
| UGC 211 American Pluralism | Free elective (AACSB - 3 units) |
| Free elective (AACSB - 1 unit) | Free elective (AACSB - 3 units) |
After you successfully complete the freshman and sophomore year curriculum at the minimum admission standards and gain formal admission to the major, the following requirements remain:
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions in Management** | MGO 302 Production and Operations** |
| MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information Systems** | MGF 301 Corporation Finance** |
| MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration** | MGI 301 Human Resources Management** |
| MGG 300 Career Strategies, Planning and Management (fall or spring - 2 units)** | MGM 301 Principles of Marketing** |
| CSE 113 Introduction to Computer Programming I (required MIS concentration course; complete anytime before MGS 405 and MGS 425) (AACSB) | Free elective (3 units) |
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGT 401 Public Policy, Law and Management** | MGO 403 Fundamentals of Strategic Management (fall or spring)** |
| MGE 302 Applied Economics** | MGS 405 Systems Analysis and Design (required MIS concentration course, spring only) |
| MGS 314 Applied Business Programming (required MIS concentration course, fall only) | MGS 425 IT Project Management (Required MIS concentration course, spring only) |
| MGS 402 Telecommunications Technology (required MIS concentration course, fall only) | Free elective (internship recommended - 3 units) |
| MGS 404 Database Management Systems (Required MIS concentration course, fall only) | Free elective - 1 unit |
**Required MG core courses
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (prerequisite to business major) | ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (prerequisite to business major) |
| MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Business (prerequisite to business major) | PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (prerequisite to business major) |
| ENG 105 Writing And Rhetoric (CL1) | Global Pathway |
| UB Seminar | Thematic Pathway |
| Diversity Learning |
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGA 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (prerequisite to business major) | MGA 202 Introduction to Management Accounting (prerequisite to business major) |
| MGQ 201 Introduction to Statistics for Analytics (prerequisite to business major) | Global Pathway |
| MGG 303 Communication Literacy for Business (CL2) | Thematic Pathway |
| Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1 | Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2 (with lab) |
| Thematic Pathway | MGG 215 Career Connections I**(formerly MGG 298) |
After you successfully complete the freshman and sophomore year curriculum at the minimum admission standards and gain formal admission to the major, the following requirements remain:
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions in Management** | MGO 302 Production and Operations** |
| MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information Systems** | MGF 301 Corporation Finance** |
| MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration** | MGI 301 Human Resources Management** |
| MGG 315 Career Connections II** (formerly MGG 398) | MGM 301 Principles of Marketing** |
| CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Programming I (required MIS concentration course; complete anytime before MGS 405 and MGS 425) | Global Pathway |
| UB Capstone |
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGT 401 Public Policy, Law and Management** | MGO 403 Fundamentals of Strategic Management (fall or spring)** |
| MGE 302 Applied Economics** | MGS 405 Systems Analysis and Design (required MIS concentration course, spring only) |
| MGS 314 Applied Business Programming (required MIS concentration course, fall only) | MGS 425 IT Project Management (required MIS concentration course, spring only) |
| MGS 402 Telecommunications Technology (required MIS concentration course, fall only) | Free elective (3 units) |
| MGS 404 Database Management Systems (required MIS concentration course, fall only) |
**Required MG core courses
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (prerequisite to business major) | ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (prerequisite to business major) |
| MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Business (prerequisite to business major) | PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (prerequisite to business major) |
| ENG 105 Writing And Rhetoric (CL1) | Global Pathway |
| UB Seminar | Thematic Pathway |
| Diversity Learning |
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGA 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (prerequisite to business major) | MGA 202 Introduction to Management Accounting (prerequisite to business major) |
| MGQ 201 Introduction to Statistics for Analytics (prerequisite to business major) | Global Pathway |
| MGG 303 Communication Literacy for Business (CL2) | Thematic Pathway |
| Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1 | Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2 (with lab) |
| Thematic Pathway | MGG 215 Career Connections I** |
After you successfully complete the freshman and sophomore year curriculum at the minimum admission standards and gain formal admission to the major, the following requirements remain:
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions in Management** | MGO 302 Production and Operations** |
| MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information Systems** | MGF 301 Corporation Finance** |
| MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration** | MGM 301 Principles of Marketing** |
| MGG 315 Career Connections II** | Global Pathway |
| Free Elective (4 units) | UB Capstone |
| Free Elective (3 units) |
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGT 401 Public Policy, Law and Management** | MGO 403 Fundamentals of Strategic Management (fall or spring)** |
| MGE 302 Applied Economics** | MGS 405 Systems Analysis and Design (required MIS concentration course, spring only) |
| MGS 314 Applied Business Programming (fall only) or CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Programming I (required MIS concentration course) | MGS 425 IT Project Management (required MIS concentration course, spring only) |
| MGS 402 Telecommunications Technology (required MIS concentration course, fall only) | Free elective (3 units) |
| MGS 404 Database Management Systems (required MIS concentration course, fall only) |
**Required MG core courses
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (prerequisite to business major) | ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (prerequisite to business major) |
| MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Business (prerequisite to business major) | PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (prerequisite to business major) |
| ENG 105 Writing And Rhetoric (CL1) | Global Pathway |
| UB Seminar | Thematic Pathway (and Diversity Learning) |
| MGG 150 Business and Society |
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGA 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (prerequisite to business major) | MGA 202 Introduction to Management Accounting (prerequisite to business major) |
| MGQ 201 Introduction to Statistics for Analytics (prerequisite to business major) | Global Pathway |
| MGG 303 Communication Literacy for Business (CL2) | Thematic Pathway |
| Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1 | Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2 (with lab) |
| Thematic Pathway | MGG 215 Career Connections I** |
After you successfully complete the freshman and sophomore year curriculum at the minimum admission standards and gain formal admission to the major, the following requirements remain:
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions in Management** | MGO 302 Production and Operations** |
| MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information Systems** | MGF 301 Corporation Finance** |
| MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration** | MGM 301 Principles of Marketing** |
| MGG 315 Career Connections II** | Global Pathway |
| Free Elective (4 units) | UB Capstone |
| Free Elective (3 units) |
| First semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| MGT 401 Public Policy, Law and Management** | MGO 403 Fundamentals of Strategic Management (fall or spring)** |
| MGE 302 Applied Economics** | MGS 405 Systems Analysis and Design (required MIS concentration course, spring only) |
| MGS 314 Applied Business Programming (fall only) or CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Programming I (required MIS concentration course) | MGS 425 IT Project Management (required MIS concentration course, spring only) |
| MGS 402 Telecommunications Technology (required MIS concentration course, fall only) | Free elective (3 units) |
| MGS 404 Database Management Systems (required MIS concentration course, fall only) |
**Required MG core courses
Undergraduate Programs Office
School of Management
University at Buffalo
204 Alfiero Center
Buffalo, NY 14260-4010
Tel: 716-645-3206
Fax: 716-645-2341
mgt-undergrad@buffalo.edu
