 Business Information Systems also known as Management Information Systems (MIS) is a system that collects, processes, stores and disseminates data for management purposes at some business or enterprise. When they just appeared, computers at businesses were used for the basic purposes of computing the payroll and keeping track of the accounts paid and received. However, with the time the applications and the functions of business information systems have evolved and expanded. That is why modern business professional face the necessity to get acquainted with the MIS.
Depending on their preferences, goals and interests, student may pursue either a degree or a diploma/certificate in Business Information Systems via correspondence. Home study is a convenient way to pursue education without disturbing the life style of a student. The length of the correspondence program may differ from several months up to 3 years. However, the basic topics covered throughout the course are similar to all the MIS programs.
The curriculum of the correspondence program in Business Information Systems is likely to include the following areas of study:
• different software development languages such as Visual Studio.NET, Java, COBOL;
• various target platforms, including Windows application development, networked software development, and Web application development (XHTML, JavaScript, ASP, Java);
• the gathering and modeling of data;
• database management systems used by businesses to store information, e.g. Oracle or SQL Server;
• retrieval techniques of the databases and programming languages include SQL, PLSQL, ADO.NET, and JDBC;
• networking and operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux).
Students who will enroll in the longer correspondence program and seek a degree in Business Information Systems will also learn systems analysis, design methodologies and project management basics. In this way they will be prepared to conduct information technology projects from the beginning to the end. Moreover, students may be exposed to the critical business functions as a part of the course curriculum. The topic will help student learn to develop meaningful information technology solutions in the modern business environment.
Career Opportunities
Successful graduates of the correspondence program in Business Information Systems may seek direct employment as database administrators, project and network managers. In addition, there are various field-related careers, which include, but are not limited to, business analysts, computer programmers, helpdesk/application support technicians, programmer analysts, systems analysts, web developers, and the like.
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