<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Baker College's Master of Science in Information Systems with a concentration in Business Intelligence program is designed for information systems professionals responsible for managing the development, acquisition, implementation, and operation of information systems in a variety of organizational settings. This online program is designed to look at both technical subjects, such as data warehousing, as well as management and human resources topics. The courses are meant to show the possible application of information system theories to different business situations and analysis of potential real-world problems. In order to graduate from this program, students will be required to complete all of their courses, including a graduate seminar and two project courses, with an a passing grade. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before applying to this program, students should have completed at least a bachelor degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and have work experience in a related area. Other admission may requirements apply. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This program consists of at least 55 credit hours. These credit hours are split into three areas, with 16 credits going toward major requirements, 22 credits going toward management information systems requirements, and 17 credits going toward business requirements. </p> <p><u>Business Intelligence Major Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>MIS 526</td><td> Fundamentals of Business Intelligence</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 531</td><td> Database Design and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 624</td><td> Data Warehousing</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 626</td><td> Decision Support and Dashboarding</td></tr> </table><p><u>Management Information Systems Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>MIS 511</td><td> Management Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 521</td><td> Information Systems Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 611</td><td> System Analysis and Design</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 671</td><td> Information Systems Integration Project I</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 672</td><td> Information Systems Integration Project II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Business Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 615</td><td> Human Behavior Management of Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 630</td><td> Accounting for the Contemporary Manager</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 640</td><td> The Financial Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 678</td><td> Research and Statistics for Managers</td></tr> <tr><td>CGS 501</td><td> Graduate Seminar</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After graduating from this program, students may decide to pursue entry-level business work as well as positions that could require further responsibilities. Graduates could seek out jobs with large technical businesses, smaller organizations, or business consulting firms. These types of positions may depend on the analytical, organizational, and strategic skills focused on in this program. </p> <p>Possible career options include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Business Intelligence Analyst </li><li>Database Manager </li><li>Customer Support Specialist </li><li>Information Systems Manager </li><li>Risk Analyst / Manager</li></ul>