Management Information Sciences

Joint Programs of Study: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management
Information Sciences / MBA
156 Semester Hours

The Joint Programs of Study option affords Franklin University undergraduate students, who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Franklin University, the opportunity to enroll in graduate coursework that may serve as university elective coursework in meeting the hour requirements for the Baccalaureate degree. Students pursuing this option generally complete both the Baccalaureate and Master’s degrees in less time and fewer semester hours than pursuing the two degrees consecutively.

Acceptance into one of the undergraduate programs of study at Franklin University does not ensure or guarantee acceptance into a Franklin University graduate program. Students must meet the admission requirements of the graduate program and be admitted into a graduate program of study in order to pursue the Joint Programs of Study option. Each program of study in the graduate program is governed by its respective program criteria and academic standards set forth in the Academic Bulletin. Application for enrollment into a graduate program must be submitted two terms prior to commencing graduate level coursework. Undergraduate students who are accepted into one of the graduate programs will be concurrently enrolled in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Any graduate course used in the undergraduate area may not be counted if a grade of “C” or less is earned.

It is recommended that students planning to pursue joint programs of study discuss their plans with their Academic Advisor.

Fundamental General Education Core (24 hours)
All courses must be at the 100 or 200 level

• Minimum of three semester hours of English Composition (if the course does not have a research paper component, COMM 130 Research Paper, two semester credits, is also required)
  Choose COMM 120 College Writing.
• Minimum of three semester hours of Mathematics (at least one mathematics or statistics course beyond the level of intermediate algebra)*
  Choose from MATH 160 College Algebra, MATH 180 Applied Calculus, MATH 210 Finite Mathematics, MATH 220 Business Calculus, or MATH 215 Statistical Concepts.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Sciences (two science courses, with one having a laboratory component)
  Choose from the Science discipline.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Social and Behavioral Sciences (which must be in at least two different disciplines)
  Choose from the Anthropology, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology disciplines.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Arts and Humanities
  Choose from the Humanities discipline.

*It is recommended that MATH 160 - College Algebra be taken to fulfill the Mathematics requirement because it is a prerequisite for several courses in this curriculum.

Additional General Education Requirements (26 hours)

• COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
• HUMN 305 - Global Issues (4)
• MATH 180 - Applied Calculus (4)
• MATH 210 - Finite Mathematics (4)
• PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4)
     OR COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
• Social and Behavioral Science Elective (4)

Prerequisite Competencies (5 hours)

• COMP 101 - Problem Solving with Computing (2)
• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• WEBD 101 - Introduction to Web Page Construction (2)

MIS Professional Core (20 hours)

• ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting (4)
• HRM 300 - Human Resources Management (4)
       OR MKTG 300 - Marketing (4)
• ITEC 136 - Principles of Programming (4)
• MATH 380 - Probability and Statistics (4)
• MGMT 312 - Principles of Management (4)

University Electives (1 hour)

Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.

Graduate-Level Courses for Bachelor of Science Degree (8 hours)

• MBA 707 - MBA Foundations (4)
• MBA 711 - Business Environment (4)

Major Courses for Bachelor of Science Management Information Sciences (40 hours)

• COMP 281 - Database Management Systems (4)
• MIS 310 - Information Systems Architecture and Technology (4)
• MIS 320 - Technical Communication (4)
• MIS 330 - Systems Integration Concepts and Practices (4)
• MIS 360 - Enterprise-wide Electronic Commerce (4)
• MIS 400 - Systems Analysis and Design (4)
• MIS 478 - Quantitative Methods and Analysis (4)
• MIS 495 - Management Information Sciences Capstone (4)
• WEBD 236 - Web Information Systems Programming (4)
• Major Area Elective (4)*
  *Select 4 hours from the following:
  • COMP 325 - Human Computer Interaction (4)
  • ITEC 430 - Information Technology Project Management (4)
  • MIS 410 - Management Information Sciences Internship (1-4)
  • MIS 480 - Special Topics in Management Information Sciences (1-4)
  • MIS 484 - Information Systems Security (4)
  • MIS 499 - Independent Studies in Management Information Sciences (1-4)

The bachelor's degree will be awarded upon completion of all requirements listed above.

Major Courses for MBA Completion (32 hours)

• MBA 713 - Human Resource Management (4)
• MBA 721 - Marketing Management (4)
• MBA 723 - Managerial Economics (4)
• MBA 727 - International Business Management (4)
• MBA 731 - Operations and Project Management (4)
• MBA 733 - Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
• MBA 737 - Corporate Finance (4)
• MBA 741 - Strategic Management (4)

The Management Information Sciences Program also offers a Bachelor of Science Degree, Subsequent Bachelor of Science Degree and a Minor.