American University of Cyprus
American University of Cyprus Larnaca

BSc Management Info Systems

Information

Department
Department of Computer Sciences
Duration
4 years
Additional Information

The BSc in Management Information Systems (MIS) program offered by the Department of Computer Sciences has been designed to meet the growing demand for information systems skills and to provide students with the necessary qualifications towards information systems careers. The MIS program is our most flexible program, allowing you to choose course units to reflect your developing and changing interests through the selection of one of our ten specializations. Furthermore, a wide range of themes from across the disciplines allow you to specialize in the second, third and fourth years.

Learning Outcomes

  • Improve organizational processes with information technology solutions
  • Address information requirements in the organization and exploit opportunities created by technological innovations
  • Analyze trade-offs and identify, evaluate, and procure solutions and sourcing alternatives
  • Manage and control IT risks, and secure data and infrastructure
  • Manage ongoing information technology operations and IS projects
  • Ensure alignment between IT strategy and organizational strategy to ensure business continuance
  • Improve various stakeholders' experience in interacting with the organization and ensure a high-quality user experience. 
  • Design and implement applications, application architectures, and integrated systems
  • Manage and exploit organizational data and information, design data and information models
  • Manage existing information systems, ICT resources, and the relationships with technology service providers

Program

Semester 1

  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Programming Principles I
  • Calculus I
  • Accounting I
  • English Language I

Semester 2

  • Programming Principles II
  • Business Software Applications
  • Web Technology
  • Accounting II
  • English Language II

Semester 3

  • Organizational Behavior
  • E-Business
  • Web Programming
  • Probabilities and Statistics
  • Business Law

Semester 4

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Introduction to Management
  • Statistical Applications in Business
  • Major Elective

Semester 5

  • Management Innovation Technology
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Databases I
  • Software Engineering I
  • Major Elective

Semester 6

  • Research Methods
  • Information Systems Concepts
  • Software Engineering II
  • Major Elective
  • Major Elective

Semester 7

  • Final Project Phase I
  • Connecting Networks
  • Applied Data Communications
  • Major Elective
  • Elective

Semester 8

  • Final Project Phase II
  • Information Systems Management
  • Communications and Networks
  • Major Elective
  • Elective