The request to revise and change the name of the Major and Minor in Industrial and Operations Management and revise prerequisites for INFO 3236 and 3241 and the BISOM undergraduate catalog copy

Approved On: November 12, 2010
Implementation Date: 2011

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Catalog Copy

Current Catalog Copy (with edits and additions):

The Department of Business Information Systems and Operations Management (BISOM) offers majors in two dynamic disciplines - Management Information Systems (MIS) and Industrial & Operations Management (IOMG) Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM).  In addition, the department offers two minors; one in IOM OSCM and another in MIS.  The focus of these programs is development of information technology and operations managers who can enhance the productivity of the firm in a knowledge-driven economy.  Both majors offer students an integrated background in the functional areas of business and focus on enhancing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills using current technology.

A major in MIS involves the application of information technology and analytical skills to the solution of organizational problems and opportunities for innovation. MIS graduates are prepared for positions in the design, planning, development, implementation, and management of e-business information systems and systems support.

A major in IOM OSCM focuses on the efficient use of resources to provide quality goods and services.  IOM OSCM enables students to pursue such careers in supply chain management, production planning, project management, quality assurance, and operations.  Environments in which IOM OSCM graduates are in high demand include health care, government, manufacturing, and service industries.

Who uses Industrial & Operations Management Operations and Supply Chain Management?  All businesses, including for profit and not-for-profit, manufacturing and services, use IOM OSCM.  These businesses have to make forecasts, manage day-to-day operations, schedule personnel and equipment, manage quality and inventory, work with suppliers, and undertake projects.  While IOM OSCM has always been important in manufacturing, service organizations are discovering the importance of being able to effectively and efficiently manage operations.  Financial services and health care industries have been on the leading edge in using IOM OSCM to improve operations.  Company expenditures on programs such as Six Sigma, total quality management, and operational risk management, are in the billions of dollars. 

Skills for Industrial & Operations Management Operations and Supply Chain Management majors include:

• Analytical problem solving
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Attention to detail

Who uses Management Information Systems?  All businesses use MIS to make forecasts, manage day-to-day operations, schedule personnel and equipment, manage quality and inventory, work with suppliers, and undertake projects.  In addition, management depends on information systems to collect and analyze data to make decisions.  Data on customers, suppliers, competitors, and others are the main inputs to decision making at all levels of the organization.  While all organizations have information systems needs, some industries have much greater reliance on them.  These include banking, insurance, large-scale retailing, and communications. 

Skills for Management Information Systems majors include:

• Analytical problem solving
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Business process skills

MAJOR IN INDUSTRIAL & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

To be accepted into the Industrial & Operations Management Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) major and to progress into the upper division of the College, a student must meet the Progression Requirements as previously stated in the PRE-ACCOUNTING, PRE-BUSINESS, and PRE-ECONOMICS section.  The B.S.B.A. in Industrial & Operations Management Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) requires a minimum of 120 semester hours.  In addition to the General Education requirements of the University and the Progression Requirements of the Belk College of Business (as previously stated in the PRE-ACCOUNTING, PRE-BUSINESS, and PRE-ECONOMICS section), the following Core Courses are required:  BLAW 3150, ECON 3125, FINN 3120, INFO 3130, MGMT 3140, MGMT3160, and 3280;MKTG 3110, OPER 3100, and MGMT 3280 3201, 3203, 3204, 3206.  In addition there are three required OSCM Major Coursesand one two IOM OSCM Major Electives(see listsbelow).  Students may attempt each of these 14 courses two times. 

Required OSCM Major Courses:

• OPER 3203  Decision Modeling and Analysis
• OPER 3204  Management of Service and Project Operations
• OPER 3208  Supply Chain Management

IOM Electives Required OSCM Major Electives (Select onetwo of the following courses): 

• ENGR 3670  Total Quality Systems
• ETIN 3133  Quality Control
• INFO 3229  Business Data Communications
• INFO 3231  Business Applications Development
• INFO 3233  Business Database Systems Data and Information Management
• INFO 3234  Business Info Systems Development
• INFO 3236  Business Decision Support Systems Business Analytics
• OPER 3000  Topics in Operations Management
• OPER 3201  Advanced Operations Management
• OPER 3206  Quality Assurance and Management
• OPER 3208  Supply Chain Management
• OPER 3400  Operations and Supply Chain Management Internship
• OPER 3800  Directed Study

To obtain a B.S.B.A. in Industrial & Operations Management Operations and Supply Chain Management, a student must meet the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 overall and in the courses for the major.  Students must earn a minimum grade of �C� in all required business classes for the major.  When a student repeats a course, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the major and overall GPA.  Courses repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy are excluded from the major and overall GPA computation.  However, this repeated course does count as an attempt, even if the student withdraws from the course.  Students must also meet the Belk College of Business residency requirements as described in the UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS section.

MINOR IN INDUSTRIAL & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTOPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The minor in Industrial & Operations Management (IOM) Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) is designed to provide business and non-business students who have an interest in supply chain management, manufacturing, and service operations with a broad foundation of IOM OSCM concepts and analytical methodology to be integrated into their major field of study.

The demand for graduates who are knowledgeable about designing, planning, evaluation evaluating, and management ofmanaging supply chains, production and service systems continues to increase. However, there There is also an increase in the demand of IOM OSCM professionals who can define strategic and operational problems, collect relevant data efficiently, and apply advanced analytical techniques to improve the performance of firms. IOM OSCM courses deal with supply chains, service systems and manufacturing organizations. These areas examine the production function of an organization at a strategic level as well as the plant and shop floor level. Areas included in the IOM OSCM program include operations strategy, process analysis, product design, quality management, logistics management, procurement, supply chain management, project management, and waiting line management as well as analytical techniques such as optimization and simulation.

The minor will offer graduates a competitive advantage in terms of the types of positions for which they qualify. The minor in IOM OSCM is directed not only at UNC Charlotte students majoring in business but also those majoring in other Colleges. The benefits of a minor in IOM OSCM include increased marketability in the public and private sector and the ability to leverage one's major discipline with a solid understanding of one business area, increased analytical thinking, problem solving ability, and an understanding of internal and external environments of service and business organizations.

A minor in Industrial & Operations Management Operations and Supply Chain Management requires a minimum 12 15semester hours (four five courses) for students who have taken the business prerequisites listed below.  Students must meet the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 in the courses for the minor with a minimum grade of "C" earned. When a student repeats a course, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the minor and overall GPA.  Courses repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy are excluded from the minor and overall GPA computation.  However, this repeated course does count as an attempt, even if the student withdraws from the course.  Note: All Computer Science and Software and Information Systems majors will be exempted from INFO 2130. Other students with sufficient background can apply for Credit by Exam or exemption for INFO 2130.  Students may attempt each of these 11 12 courses two times.

Prerequisites: ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101, 2102; INFO 2130; MATH 1120; and STAT 1220

• Required OSCM Minor Courses:
• MGMT 3140  Management and Organizational Behavior
• OPER 3100  Operations Management
• OPER 3203  Management Science
• OPER 3208  Supply Chain Management

Select Two Electives: Required OSCM Minor Electives (Select one two of the following courses): 

• INFO 3233  Data and Information Management
• INFO 3236  Decision Support Systems
• OPER 3201  Advanced Operations Management
• OPER 3203  Decision Modeling and Analysis
• OPER 3204  Management of Service Operations
• OPER 3206  Managing for Quality Quality Assurance and Management
• OPER 3208  Supply Chain Management

To obtain a minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management, a student must meet the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 in the courses for the minor with a minimum grade of "C" earned. When a student repeats a course, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the minor and overall GPA.  Courses repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy are excluded from the minor and overall GPA computation.  However, this repeated course does count as an attempt, even if the student withdraws from the course. Students must also meet the Belk College of Business residency requirements as described in the UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS section.

MAJOR IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The primary objective of the Management Information Systems (MIS) major is to prepare students for careers in the information systems function of organizations.  The curriculum is designed to provide both technological and managerial knowledge relevant to the development and use of computer-based information systems.

To be accepted into the Management Information Systems major and to progress into the upper division of the College, a student must meet the Progression Requirements as previously stated in the PRE-ACCOUNTING, PRE-BUSINESS, and PRE-ECONOMICS section.  The B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems requires a minimum of 120 semester hours.  In addition to the General Education requirements of the University and the Progression Requirements of the Belk College of Business (as previously stated in the PRE-ACCOUNTING, PRE-BUSINESS, and PRE-ECONOMICS section), the following Core Courses are required: BLAW 3150, ECON 3125, FINN 3120, INFO 3130, 3229, 3231, 3233, 3234, 3240, MGMT 3140, MGMT 3160, MKTG 3110, OPER 3100, and MGMT 3280.  In addition there are five required MIS Major Courses and one MIS Major Elective (see lists below). and one MIS electives (see list below); MGMT 3140, 3160, and 3280; MKTG 3110; and OPER 3100.  Students may attempt each of these 15 courses two times

• Required MIS Major Courses:
• INFO 3229  Business Data Communications and Information Security
• INFO 3231  Business Applications Development
• INFO 3233  Data and Information Management
• INFO 3234  Business Information Systems Analysis and Design
• INFO 3240  eBusiness Systems

MIS ElectivesRequired MIS Major Electives (Select one of the following courses): 

• ACCT 3340  Accounting Information Systems
• INFO 3000  Topics in Management Information Systems
• INFO 3211  Technical Support
• INFO 3232  International Information Systems Management
• INFO 3235  Advanced Business Information Systems Development
• INFO 3236  Business Decision Support Systems Business Analytics
• INFO 3238  Current Issues in the Management of Information Systems
• INFO 3241   Audit, Control, and Security of Business Information Systems Information Audit, Control, and Risk Management
• INFO 3400  Management Information Systems Internship
• INFO 3800  Directed Study
• ITCS 3112   Design and Implementation of Object-Oriented Systems
• ITCS 3155  Software Engineering
• ITCS 3160  Database Design and Implementation
• OPER 3203  Management Science Decision Modeling and Analysis
• OPER 3204  Management of Service and Project Operations
• OPER 3206  Managing for Quality Quality Assurance and Management

To obtain a B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems, a student must meet the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 overall and in the courses for the major.  Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" in all required business classes for the major.  When a student repeats a course, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the major and overall GPA.  Courses repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy are excluded from the major GPA and overall computation.   However, this repeated course does count as an attempt, even if the student withdraws from the course. Students must also meet the Belk College of Business residency requirements as described in the UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS section.

MINOR IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The minor in Management Information Systems is designed to provide students who have an interest in business information systems with a broad foundation for integrating information technology techniques and concepts into their major field of study in business.  The demand for business graduates who are knowledgeable about designing, planning, developing, managing, and evaluating of information systems continues to increase as the economy moves from a manufacturing to an information base.  The demand for MIS professionals has increased dramatically during the past ten years and the trend is expected to continue.  However, there is also an increase in the demand for management information systems professionals who have an in-depth understanding of the application domain and who can apply MIS concepts in contexts which are more specific to their major.  Thus, professionals with a primary interest and expertise in marketing, health care, banking, finance, accounting, and management are being sought by business application-area specialists.

The focus of the minor in MIS is to impart a framework for understanding MIS and for utilizing its tools to the student's major.  The minor will offer graduates a competitive advantage in terms of the types of positions for which they qualify.  Graduates of the program will be able to act as technical liaisons between MIS professionals and their "home" departments, as sales specialists for specialized software/applications systems, and as technical representatives.

The minor in MIS is directed not only at UNC Charlotte students majoring in business but also those majoring in other Colleges.  The benefits of a minor in MIS include increased marketability in information-dependent firms in the public and private sector and the ability to leverage one's major discipline with state-of-the-art computing knowledge.  A key benefit of taking MIS classes is that students learn to effectively use technology in business settings. 

A minor in Management Information Systems requires a minimum 15 semester hours (five courses) for students who have taken the business prerequisites listed below.  Students must meet the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 in the courses for the minor with a minimum grade of "C" earned. When a student repeats a course, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the minor and overall GPA.  Courses repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy are excluded from the minor and overall GPA computation.  However, this repeated course does count as an attempt, even if the student withdraws from the course.  Note: All Computer Science and Software and Information Systems majors will be exempted from INFO 2130.  Other students with sufficient background can apply for Credit by Exam or exemptionfor INFO 2130.  Students may attempt each of these 10 11 courses two times.

Prerequisites:  ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101, 2102; MATH 1120; and STAT 1220

Required Courses:

• INFO 2130  Introduction to Business Computing
• INFO 3130  Management Information Systems
• INFO 3229  Business Data Communications and Information Security
• INFO 3233  Business Database Systems

Select One Elective: 

• ACCT 3340  Accounting Information Systems
• INFO 3000  Topics in Management Information Systems
• INFO 3211  Technical Support
• INFO 3231  Business Application Development
• INFO 3234  Business Info Systems Development Business Information Systems Analysis and Design
• INFO 3235  Advanced Business Information Systems Development
• INFO 3236  Decision Support Systems Business Analytics
• INFO 3238  Current Issues in the Management of Information Systems
• INFO 3240  eBusiness Systems
• INFO 3241  Audit, Control, and Security of Business Information Systems
• MKTG 3214  Internet Marketing
• OPER 3203  Decision Modeling and Analysis

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (INFO)

INFO 2130. Introduction to Business Computing. (3)Introduction of computer methods to solve business problems.  Emphasis on understanding fundamental hardware and software concepts, selecting and using appropriate hardware and software needed for making various business decisions, and developing practical methods for using the computer to solve quantitative business problems.  (May not be taken for upper-level credit in business, but may be taken for general University credit.)  (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings

INFO 3000. Topics in Management Information Systems. (3)Prerequisite: INFO 3233 with a Cor better. Topics from the area of Management Information Systems. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

INFO 3130.  Management Information Systems.  (3)  Prerequisites: ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101, 2102; MATH 1120; INFO 2130; STAT 1220 with grades of C or better; and Junior standing.  Impact of information systems on management decision-making activities. Principles of the structure and analysis of information flows within an organization. Emphasis on database accumulation and generation, capabilities of information processing, system function (e.g., file creation, report generation, etc.) and evaluation and modification of information systems. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings) 

INFO 3200.Foundations in Business Computing. (3)  Introduction to computer systems in business with emphasis on the capabilities of computer systems (hardware & software) and skills needed to effectively use computerized decision tools for typical business problems. (Cannot be taken for credit toward any undergraduate degree within the Belk College of Business.) (On demand)

INFO 3211.  Technical Support.  (3)  A study of technical support and help desk concepts.  Emphasis on building skill sets in diagnosing and solving user and software related problems.  Topics include support management techniques, help desk operations, and support performance evaluation.  (On demand)

INFO 3229. Business Data Communications and Information Security. (3)Prerequisite: INFO 2130 3130 with grade of C or better or permission of the department. A study of the current and potential impact of computer data communications technologies and information security on  business operations and productivity. Topics include identifying the need for anddesigning, planning and implementing of systemsolutions in such areas as text preparation and dissemination, document storage and retrieval, data communication technologies, telecommuting and teleconferencing, data communication networks,  messaging and scheduling local area networks, networked applications, and information assurance. (Fall, Spring and On demand)

INFO 3231.  Business Applications Development.  (3)  Prerequisites:  ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101, 2102; INFO 2130; MATH 1120; STAT 1220 INFO 3130 with grade of "C" of better; and junior standing or permission of the department.  A study in the development of business applications software.  Course emphasizes graphical user interface development using object-oriented, event-driven programming methods and techniques with a high-level development tool such as Visual Basic or Java.  (Fall,Spring)

INFO 3232. International Information Systems Management. (3)Prerequisite: INFO 3130 with grade of C or better or permission of department.  Study of issues and challenges relating to International Information Systems. Topics include: planning and strategic implications of using global information systems and technology; management of global information flows; and, the problems of integrating technology, systems, and people across the globe. (On demand)

INFO 3233. Business Database Systems Data and Information Management. (3)Prerequisites: ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101, 2102; INFO 2130; MATH 1120; STAT 1220 INFO 3130 with grade of C or better; and junior standing or permission of the department.  A study of the effective management and utilization of organizational data resources in order to design and implement database management systems (DBMS) for business applications.  Exploration of basic concepts of database systems and use of the computer to build and manipulate corporate databases.  (Fall, Spring)

INFO 3234. Business Information Systems Development Analysis and Design. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3231 and INFO 3233 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the department. Examination of the systems development process business information systems from the perspective of the systems analyst to provide an understanding of concepts, processes and techniques as they are applied to the systems development life cycle. Emphasis on the use of structured and object-oriented techniques to manage the complexities involved in the analysis phase of systems development. (Fall)

INFO 3235. Advanced Business Information Systems Development. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3234 with a grade of C or better. Development of Business Information Systems. Emphasis on the development of computer applications as products of the systems development life cycle including the design and implementation phases of systems development, as accomplished through a major class project. (On demand)

INFO 3236. Business Decision Support Systems Analytics. (3)Prerequisites: INFO 3231,INFO 3233, and OPER 3100 with grades of C or better, or permission of the department. A study of the application of the computer to middle and upper-level management processes to provide computer skills needed to implement such applications. Reading, discussion, and hands-on computer projects. (On demand)

INFO 3238. Current Issues in The Management of Information Systems.  (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3l30,  MGMT 3140 with grades of C or better,or permission of the department. Information systems and the management of information in an organization to provide exposure to the decision challenges presented to the corporate manager by the rapid development of information technology and to suggest useful constructs for dealing with them. An integrated, interactive approach to decision making. (On demand)

INFO 3240. eBusiness Systems. (3) Prerequisite or corequisite: INFO 3234 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the department. A study of the evolving information technologies facilitating electronic business (eBusiness) and the business practices and strategies used to compete in the new wired global marketplace.  Topics include the infrastructure for eBusiness, new business strategies and models, web design, and management strategies, and an exploration of a variety of technologies involved in eBusiness. (Spring)

INFO 3241.  Information Audit, Control, and Security of Business Information Systems Risk Management.  (3)  Prerequisites:  INFO 3130 with a grade of C or better, and ACCT 3340 OR Corequisites INFO 3233 and INFO 3229 OR or permission of the department.  This course examines the role of information systems in supporting risk management objectives of organizations.  Auditing of information systems, control objectives or information systems, and related concepts involving security and privacy will be examined This course examines information systems auditing as an organizational function that evaluates asset safeguarding, data integrity, system effectiveness and efficiency.  IT risk management, IT controls, legal issues, security and privacy, and related concepts will also be explored.  (On demand)

INFO 3400. Management Information Systems Internship. (1-6)Prerequisite: Junior or Senior in good standing and department approval.  Full or part-time academic year internship in areas complementary to the concentration area of studies and designed to allow theoretical and course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised industrial experience.  Requires 50 hours of supervised employment per hour of credit.  Each student's internship program must be approved by the supervising faculty.  A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration and the commencement of the work experience. A mid-term report and a final report to be evaluated by the supervising faculty are required. Grading will be by the supervising faculty and could be in consultation with off-campus supervisor at the internship organization. May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of three credit hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

INFO 3500. Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience. (0) Enrollment in this course is required for the department's cooperative education and 49ership/service 49ership students during any semester they are working in a position.  Acceptance into the Experiential Learning Program by the University Career Center is required. Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and co-op)  and receive full-time student status (co-op only). Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  Course may be repeated; evaluation is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.  Only open to undergraduate students; Graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

INFO 3800. Directed Study. (1-6) Prerequisites: Permission of the department and junior standing. Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student's work assignments will be designed by the student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken. (On demand)

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (OPER)

OPER 3000. Topics in Operations Management. (3)Prerequisite: OPER 3100. Topics from the areas of Operations Management. The course may be repeated for credit. (On demand)

OPER 3100. Operations Management. (3)Prerequisites: MATH 1120, STAT 1220, ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101, 2102; INFO 2130 with grades of C or better; junior standing. Introduction to and development of the management functions in manufacturing and non‑manufacturing organizations. A systems approach to the organizational environment, the basic operating functions, the problems and decisions a manager encounters and solution techniques and models. Computer application are included where appropriate. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

OPER 3201. Advanced Operations Management. (3)Prerequisite: OPER 3100 with aC or better or permission of the department. Cases and/or management simulations enable the student to apply the knowledge attained in Operations Management. The student, through an application forum, should develop in greater depth his/her understanding of the operating functions of an organization. An in depth study of production planning and control activities in an enterprise resource planning context.  Topics covered include forecasting, operations and capacity planning, master production scheduling, material requirements planning, production activity control, inventory management, and Just-in-Time inventory systems.  The use of software to manage operations and the interactions between operations and other functional areas of a business will be emphasized.(Fall)

OPER 3203. Management Science Decision Modeling and Analysis. (3)Prerequisite: OPER 3100 with aC or better or permission of the department. Analytical approach to understanding the management process and solving management problems with emphasis on existing models and developing insights for problem development and model building model formulation, solution techniques and interpretation of results. Specific topics covered in this course include techniques such as linear, integer, goal and multi objective programming, queuing theory and applications, decision support via Monte Carlo simulation, decision making under uncertainty and risk, decision trees, and multi-criteria decision making.  Excel is the main analytical tool. (Fall)

OPER 3204. Management of Service and ProjectOperations. (3)Prerequisites: OPER 3100 with aC or better or permission of the department. Solving problems and directing employees in service organizations. Topics include location, design, layout, queuing, capacity, scheduling, routing, change, management and quality control. This course examines both strategic and operational decision making in service management with emphasis on the latter.  Topics include service strategy, designing new services, assessing and improving service quality, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service processes, service process design and service facility location, managing waiting lines, managing service projects, and the integration of technology into service operations.(Spring)

OPER 3206. Managing for Quality Quality Assurance and Management. (3)Prerequisites: OPER 3100 with aC or better or permission of the department. A study of management philosophy, practices and analytical processes implemented in quality planning and administration of products and services. Topics include corporate culture, quality design, human factors and motivation, quality cost analyses and auditing, service quality, quality assurance, quality circles, and conformance to design. (Spring)

OPER 3208. Supply Chain Management. (3)  Prerequisites: OPER 3100 with aC or better or permission of the department.  Supply chain management is concerned with all of the activities performed from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumption of the finished product.  From a broad perspective, the course is designed to examine the major aspects of the supply chain: the product flows; the information flows; and the relationships among supply chain participants.  The course content is interdisciplinary in nature and will cover a variety of topics such as supply chain information technologies, supply chain design, strategic alliances between supply chain participants and supply chain initiatives. (Spring)

OPER 3400. Operations and Supply Chain Management Internship. (1-6)Prerequisite: Junior or Senior in good standing and department approval.  Full or part-time academic year internship in areas complementary to the concentration area of studies and designed to allow theoretical and course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised industrial experience. Requires 50 hours of supervised employment per hour of credit.  Each student's internship program must be approved by the supervising faculty.  A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration and the commencement of the work experience. A mid-term report and a final report to be evaluated by the supervising faculty are required. Grading will be by the supervising faculty and could be in consultation with off-campus supervisor at the internship organization. May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of six credit hours. (Fall. Spring, Summer)

OPER 3500. Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience. (0) Prerequisite: Major in Management Information Systems or Operations Management. Enrollment in this course is required for the department's cooperative education and 49ership/service 49ship students during each semester they are working in a position.  Acceptance into the Experiential Learning Program by the University Career Center is required.  Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and co-op) and receive full-time student status (co-op only). Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  Course may be repeated; evaluation is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.  Only open to undergraduate students; Graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center.  (Fall, Spring, Summer)

OPER 3800. Directed Study. (1‑6)Prerequisites: Permission of the department and junior standing. Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student's work assignments will be designed by the student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken. (On demand)

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Proposed Catalog Copy:

The Department of Business Information Systems and Operations Management (BISOM) offers majors in two dynamic disciplines - Management Information Systems (MIS) and Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM).  In addition, the department offers two minors; one in OSCM and another in MIS.  The focus of these programs is development of information technology and operations managers who can enhance the productivity of the firm in a knowledge-driven economy.  Both majors offer students an integrated background in the functional areas of business and focus on enhancing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills using current technology.

A major in MIS involves the application of information technology and analytical skills to the solution of organizational problems and opportunities for innovation. MIS graduates are prepared for positions in the design, planning, development, implementation, and management of e-business information systems and systems support.

A major in OSCM focuses on the efficient use of resources to provide quality goods and services.  OSCM enables students to pursue such careers in supply chain management, production planning, project management, quality assurance, and operations.  Environments in which OSCM graduates are in high demand include health care, government, manufacturing, and service industries.

Who uses Operations and Supply Chain Management?  All businesses, including for profit and not-for-profit, manufacturing and services, use OSCM.  These businesses have to make forecasts, manage day-to-day operations, schedule personnel and equipment, manage quality and inventory, work with suppliers, and undertake projects.  While OSCM has always been important in manufacturing, service organizations are discovering the importance of being able to effectively and efficiently manage operations.  Financial services and health care industries have been on the leading edge in using OSCM to improve operations.  Company expenditures on programs such as Six Sigma, total quality management, and operational risk management, are in the billions of dollars. 

Skills for Operations and Supply Chain Management majors include:

• Analytical problem solving
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Attention to detail

Who uses Management Information Systems?  All businesses use MIS to make forecasts, manage day-to-day operations, schedule personnel and equipment, manage quality and inventory, work with suppliers, and undertake projects.  In addition, management depends on information systems to collect and analyze data to make decisions.  Data on customers, suppliers, competitors, and others are the main inputs to decision making at all levels of the organization.  While all organizations have information systems needs, some industries have much greater reliance on them.  These include banking, insurance, large-scale retailing, and communications. 

• Skills for Management Information Systems majors include:
• Analytical problem solving
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Business process skills

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MAJOR IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

To be accepted into the Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) major and to progress into the upper division of the College, a student must meet the Progression Requirements as previously stated in the PRE-ACCOUNTING, PRE-BUSINESS, and PRE-ECONOMICS section.  The B.S.B.A. in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) requires a minimum of 120 semester hours.  In addition to the General Education requirements of the University and the Progression Requirements of the Belk College of Business (as previously stated in the PRE-ACCOUNTING, PRE-BUSINESS, and PRE-ECONOMICS section), the following Core Courses are required:  BLAW 3150, ECON 3125, FINN 3120, INFO 3130, MGMT 3140, MGMT 3160, MKTG 3110, OPER 3100, and MGMT 3280.  In addition there are three required OSCM Major Courses and two OSCM Major Electives (see lists below).  Students may attempt each of these 14 courses two times. 

Required OSCM Major Courses:

• OPER 3203  Decision Modeling and Analysis
• OPER 3204  Management of Service and Project Operations
• OPER 3208  Supply Chain Management

Required OSCM Major Electives (Select two of the following courses): 

• ENGR 3670  Total Quality Systems
• ETIN 3133  Quality Control
• INFO 3233  Data and Information Management
• INFO 3236  Business Analytics
• OPER 3000  Topics in Operations Management
• OPER 3201  Advanced Operations Management
• OPER 3206  Quality Assurance and Management
• OPER 3400  Operations and Supply Chain Management Internship
• OPER 3800  Directed Study

To obtain a B.S.B.A. in Operations and Supply Chain Management, a student must meet the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 overall and in the courses for the major.  Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" in all required business classes for the major.  When a student repeats a course, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the major and overall GPA.  Courses repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy are excluded from the major and overall GPA computation.  However, this repeated course does count as an attempt, even if the student withdraws from the course.  Students must also meet the Belk College of Business residency requirements as described in the UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS section.

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MINOR IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) is designed to provide business and non-business students who have an interest in supply chain management, manufacturing, and service operations with a broad foundation of OSCM concepts and analytical methodology to be integrated into their major field of study.

The demand for graduates who are knowledgeable about designing, planning, evaluating, and managing supply chains, and production and service systems continues to increase. There is also an increase in the demand of OSCM professionals who can define strategic and operational problems, collect relevant data, and apply advanced analytical techniques to improve the performance of firms. OSCM courses deal with supply chains, service systems and manufacturing organizations. These areas examine the production function of an organization at a strategic level as well as the plant and shop floor level. Areas included in the OSCM program include operations strategy, process analysis, product design, quality management, logistics management, procurement, supply chain management, project management, and waiting line management as well as analytical techniques such as optimization and simulation.

The minor will offer graduates a competitive advantage in terms of the types of positions for which they qualify. The minor in OSCM is directed not only at UNC Charlotte students majoring in business but also those majoring in other Colleges. The benefits of a minor in OSCM include increased marketability in the public and private sector and the ability to leverage one's major discipline with a solid understanding of one business area, increased analytical thinking, problem solving ability, and an understanding of internal and external environments of service and business organizations.

A minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management requires a minimum 15 semester hours (five courses) for students who have taken the business prerequisites listed below.  Note: All Computer Science and Software and Information Systems majors will be exempted from INFO 2130. Other students with sufficient background can apply for Credit by Exam or exemption for INFO 2130.  Students may attempt each of these 12 courses two times.

Prerequisites: ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101, 2102; INFO 2130; MATH 1120; and STAT 1220

• Required OSCM Minor Courses:
• MGMT 3140  Management and Organizational Behavior
• OPER 3100  Operations Management
• OPER 3208  Supply Chain Management

Required OSCM Minor Electives (Select two of the following courses): 

• INFO 3233  Data and Information Management
• OPER 3201  Advanced Operations Management
• OPER 3203  Decision Modeling and Analysis
• OPER 3206  Quality Assurance and Management

To obtain a minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management, a student must meet the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 in the courses for the minor with a minimum grade of "C" earned. When a student repeats a course, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the minor and overall GPA.  Courses repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy are excluded from the minor and overall GPA computation.  However, this repeated course does count as an attempt, even if the student withdraws from the course. Students must also meet the Belk College of Business residency requirements as described in the UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS section.

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MAJOR IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The primary objective of the Management Information Systems (MIS) major is to prepare students for careers in the information systems function of organizations.  The curriculum is designed to provide both technological and managerial knowledge relevant to the development and use of computer-based information systems.

To be accepted into the Management Information Systems major and to progress into the upper division of the College, a student must meet the Progression Requirements as previously stated in the PRE-ACCOUNTING, PRE-BUSINESS, and PRE-ECONOMICS section.  The B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems requires a minimum of 120 semester hours.  In addition to the General Education requirements of the University and the Progression Requirements of the Belk College of Business (as previously stated in the PRE-ACCOUNTING, PRE-BUSINESS, and PRE-ECONOMICS section), the following Core Courses are required: BLAW 3150, ECON 3125, FINN 3120, INFO 3130, MGMT 3140, MGMT 3160, MKTG 3110, OPER 3100, and MGMT 3280.  In addition there are five required MIS Major Courses and one MIS Major Elective (see lists below).  Students may attempt each of these 15 courses two times.

Required MIS Major Courses:

• INFO 3229  Business Data Communications and Information Security
• INFO 3231  Business Applications Development
• INFO 3233  Data and Information Management
• INFO 3234  Business Information Systems Analysis and Design
• INFO 3240  eBusiness Systems

Required MIS Major Electives (Select one of the following courses): 

• ACCT 3340  Accounting Information Systems
• INFO 3000  Topics in Management Information Systems
• INFO 3211  Technical Support
• INFO 3232  International Information Systems Management
• INFO 3235  Advanced Business Information Systems Development
• INFO 3236  Business Analytics
• INFO 3238  Current Issues in the Management of Information Systems
• INFO 3241  Information Audit, Control, and Risk Management
• INFO 3400  Management Information Systems Internship
• INFO 3800  Directed Study
• ITCS 3112   Design and Implementation of Object-Oriented Systems
• ITCS 3155  Software Engineering
• ITCS 3160  Database Design and Implementation
• OPER 3203  Decision Modeling and Analysis
• OPER 3204  Management of Service and Project Operations
• OPER 3206  Quality Assurance and Management

To obtain a B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems, a student must meet the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 overall and in the courses for the major.  Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" in all required business classes for the major.  When a student repeats a course, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the major and overall GPA.  Courses repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy are excluded from the major GPA and overall computation.   However, this repeated course does count as an attempt, even if the student withdraws from the course. Students must also meet the Belk College of Business residency requirements as described in the UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS section.

MINOR IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The minor in Management Information Systems is designed to provide students who have an interest in business information systems with a broad foundation for integrating information technology techniques and concepts into their major field of study in business.  The demand for business graduates who are knowledgeable about designing, planning, developing, managing, and evaluating of information systems continues to increase as the economy moves from a manufacturing to an information base.  The demand for MIS professionals has increased dramatically during the past ten years and the trend is expected to continue.  However, there is also an increase in the demand for management information systems professionals who have an in-depth understanding of the application domain and who can apply MIS concepts in contexts which are more specific to their major.  Thus, professionals with a primary interest and expertise in marketing, health care, banking, finance, accounting, and management are being sought by business application-area specialists. 

The focus of the minor in MIS is to impart a framework for understanding MIS and for utilizing its tools to the student's major.  The minor will offer graduates a competitive advantage in terms of the types of positions for which they qualify.  Graduates of the program will be able to act as technical liaisons between MIS professionals and their "home" departments, as sales specialists for specialized software/applications systems, and as technical representatives.

The minor in MIS is directed not only at UNC Charlotte students majoring in business but also those majoring in other Colleges.  The benefits of a minor in MIS include increased marketability in information-dependent firms in the public and private sector and the ability to leverage one's major discipline with state-of-the-art computing knowledge.  A key benefit of taking MIS classes is that students learn to effectively use technology in business settings. 

A minor in Management Information Systems requires a minimum 15 semester hours (five courses) for students who have taken the business prerequisites listed below.  Students must meet the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 in the courses for the minor with a minimum grade of "C" earned. When a student repeats a course, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the minor and overall GPA.  Courses repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy are excluded from the minor and overall GPA computation.  However, this repeated course does count as an attempt, even if the student withdraws from the course.  Note: All Computer Science and Software and Information Systems majors will be exempted from INFO 2130.  Other students with sufficient background can apply for Credit by Exam for INFO 2130.  Students may attempt each of these 11 coursestwo times.

Prerequisites:  ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101, 2102; MATH 1120; and STAT 1220

Required Courses:

• INFO 2130  Introduction to Business Computing
• INFO 3130  Management Information Systems
• INFO 3229  Business Data Communications and Information Security
• INFO 3233  Business Database Systems

Select One Elective: 

• ACCT 3340  Accounting Information Systems
• INFO 3231  Business Application Development
• INFO 3234  Business Information Systems Analysis and Design
• INFO 3236  Business Analytics
• MKTG 3214  Internet Marketing
• OPER 3203  Decision Modeling and Analysis

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (INFO)

INFO 2130. Introduction to Business Computing. (3)Introduction of computer methods to solve business problems.  Emphasis on understanding fundamental hardware and software concepts, selecting and using appropriate hardware and software needed for making various business decisions, and developing practical methods for using the computer to solve quantitative business problems.  (May not be taken for upper-level credit in business, but may be taken for general University credit.)  (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

INFO 3000. Topics in Management Information Systems. (3)Prerequisite: INFO 3233 with a Cor better. Topics from the area of Management Information Systems. May be repeated for credit. (On demand

INFO 3130.  Management Information Systems.  (3)  Prerequisites: ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101, 2102; MATH 1120; INFO 2130; STAT 1220 with grades of C or better; and Junior standing.  Impact ofinformation systems on management decision-making activities. Principles of the structure and analysis of information flows within an organization. Emphasis on database accumulation and generation, capabilities of information processing, system function (e.g., file creation, report generation, etc.) and evaluation and modification of information systems. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings) 

INFO 3200.Foundations in Business Computing. (3)  Introduction to computer systems in business with emphasis on the capabilities of computer systems (hardware & software) and skills needed to effectively use computerized decision tools for typical business problems. (Cannot be taken for credit toward any undergraduate degree within the Belk College of Business.) (On demand)

INFO 3211.  Technical Support.  (3)  A study of technical support and help desk concepts.  Emphasis on building skill sets in diagnosing and solving user and software related problems.  Topics include support management techniques, help desk operations, and support performance evaluation.  (On demand)

INFO 3229. Business Data Communications and Information Security. (3)Prerequisite: INFO 3130 with grade of C or better or permission of the department. A study of the current and potential impact of computer data communications technologies and information security on  business operations and productivity. Topics include designing, planning and implementing solutions in such areas as local area networks, networked applications, and information assurance. (Fall, and On demand)

INFO 3231.  Business Applications Development.  (3)  Prerequisites: INFO 3130 with grade of C or better; and junior standing or permission of the department.  A study in the development of business applications software.  Course emphasizes graphical user interface development using object-oriented, event-driven programming methods and techniques with a high-level development tool such as Visual Basic or Java.  (Spring)

INFO 3232. International Information Systems Management. (3)Prerequisite: INFO 3130 with grade of C or better or permission of department.  Study of issues and challenges relating to International Information Systems. Topics include: planning and strategic implications of using global information systems and technology; management of global information flows; and, the problems of integrating technology, systems, and people across the globe. (On demand)

INFO 3233. Data and Information Management. (3)Prerequisites: INFO 3130 with grade of C or better; and junior standing or permission of the department.  A study of the effective management and utilization of organizational data resources in order to design and implement database management systems (DBMS) for business applications.  Exploration of basic concepts of database systems and use of the computer to build and manipulate corporate databases.  (Fall, Spring)

INFO 3234. Business Information Systems Analysis and Design. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3231 and INFO 3233 with grade ofC or better, or permission of the department. Examination of business information systems from the perspective of the systems analyst to provide an understanding of concepts, processes and techniques as they are applied to the systems development life cycle. Emphasis on the use of structured and object-oriented techniques to manage the complexities involved in the analysis phase of systems development. (Fall)

INFO 3235. Advanced Business Information Systems Development. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3234 with agrade of C or better. Development of Business Information Systems. Emphasis on the development of computer applications as products of the systems development life cycle including the design and implementation phases of systems development, as accomplished through a major class project. (On demand)

INFO 3236. Business Analytics. (3)Prerequisites: INFO 3233, and OPER 3100 with grades of C or better, or permission of the department. A study of the application of the computer to middle and upper-level management processes to provide computer skills needed to implement such applications. Reading, discussion, and hands-on computer projects. (On demand)

INFO 3238. Current Issues in The Management of Information Systems.  (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3l30,  MGMT 3140 with grades of C or better, or permission of the department. Information systems and the management of information in an organization to provide exposure to the decision challenges presented to the corporate manager by the rapid development of information technology and to suggest useful constructs for dealing with them. An integrated, interactive approach to decision making. (On demand)

INFO 3240. eBusiness Systems. (3) Prerequisite or corequisite: INFO 3234 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the department. A study of the evolving information technologies facilitating electronic business (eBusiness) and the business practices and strategies used to compete in the new wired global marketplace.  Topics include the infrastructure for eBusiness, new business strategies and models, web design, and management strategies, and an exploration of a variety of technologies involved in eBusiness. (Spring)

INFO 3241.  Information Audit, Control, and  Risk Management.  (3)  Prerequisites:  INFO 3130 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the department.  This course examines information systems auditing as an organizational function that evaluates asset safeguarding, data integrity, system effectiveness and efficiency.  IT risk management, IT controls, legal issues, security and privacy, and related concepts will also be explored.  (On demand)

INFO 3400. Management Information Systems Internship. (1-6)Prerequisite: Junior or Senior in good standing and department approval.  Full or part-time academic year internship in areas complementary to the concentration area of studies and designed to allow theoretical and course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised industrial experience.  Requires 50 hours of supervised employment per hour of credit.  Each student's internship program must be approved by the supervising faculty.  A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration and the commencement of the work experience. A mid-term report and a final report to be evaluated by the supervising faculty are required. Grading will be by the supervising faculty and could be in consultation with off-campus supervisor at the internship organization. May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of three credit hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

INFO 3500. Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience. (0) Enrollment in this course is required for the department's cooperative education and 49ership/service 49ership students during any semester they are working in a position.  Acceptance into the Experiential Learning Program by the University Career Center is required. Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and co-op)  and receive full-time student status (co-op only). Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  Course may be repeated; evaluation is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.  Only open to undergraduate students; Graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

INFO 3800. Directed Study. (1-6) Prerequisites: Permission of the department and junior standing. Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student's work assignments will be designed by the student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken. (On demand)

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (OPER)

OPER 3000. Topics in Operations Management. (3)Prerequisite: OPER 3100. Topics from the areas of Operations Management. The course may be repeated for credit. (On demand)

OPER 3100. Operations Management. (3)Prerequisites: MATH 1120, STAT 1220, ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101, 2102; INFO 2130 with grades of C or better; junior standing. Introduction to and development of the management functions in manufacturing and non‑manufacturing organizations. A systems approach to the organizational environment, the basic operating functions, the problems and decisions a manager encounters and solution techniques and models. Computer application are included where appropriate. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

OPER 3201. Advanced Operations Management. (3)Prerequisite: OPER 3100 with aC or better or permission of the department. An in depth study of production planning and control activities in an enterprise resource planning context.  Topics covered include forecasting, operations and capacity planning, master production scheduling, material requirements planning, production activity control, inventory management, and Just-in-Time inventory systems.  The use of software to manage operations and the interactions between operations and other functional areas of a business will be emphasized. (Fall)

OPER 3203. Decision Modeling and Analysis. (3)Prerequisite: OPER 3100 with aC or better or permission of the department. Analytical approach to understanding the management process and solving management problems with emphasis on model formulation, solution techniques and interpretation of results. Specific topics covered in this course include techniques such as linear, integer, goal and multi objective programming, queuing theory and applications, decision support via Monte Carlo simulation, decision making under uncertainty and risk, decision trees, and multi-criteria decision making.  Excel is the main analytical tool. (Fall)

OPER 3204. Management of Service and Project Operations. (3)Prerequisites: OPER 3100 with aC or better or permission of the department. This course examines both strategic and operational decision making in service management with emphasis on the latter.  Topics include service strategy, designing new services, assessing and improving service quality, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service processes, service process design and service facility location, managing waiting lines, managing service projects, and the integration of technology into service operations. (Spring)

OPER 3206. Quality Assurance and Management. (3)Prerequisites: OPER 3100 with aC or better or permission of the department. A study of management philosophy, practices and analytical processes implemented in quality planning and administration of products and services. Topics include corporate culture, quality design, human factors and motivation, quality cost analyses and auditing, service quality, quality assurance, quality circles, and conformance to design. (Spring)

OPER 3208. Supply Chain Management. (3)  Prerequisites: OPER 3100 with aC or better or permission of the department.  Supply chain management is concerned with all of the activities performed from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumption of the finished product.  From a broad perspective, the course is designed to examine the major aspects of the supply chain: the product flows; the information flows; and the relationships among supply chain participants.  The course content is interdisciplinary in nature and will cover a variety of topics such as supply chain information technologies, supply chain design, strategic alliances between supply chain participants and supply chain initiatives. (Spring)

OPER 3400. Operations and Supply Chain Management Internship. (1-6)Prerequisite: Junior or Senior in good standing and department approval.  Full or part-time academic year internship in areas complementary to the concentration area of studies and designed to allow theoretical and course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised industrial experience. Requires 50 hours of supervised employment per hour of credit.  Each student's internship program must be approved by the supervising faculty.  A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration and the commencement of the work experience. A mid-term report and a final report to be evaluated by the supervising faculty are required. Grading will be by the supervising faculty and could be in consultation with off-campus supervisor at the internship organization. May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of six credit hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

OPER 3500. Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience. (0) Prerequisite: Major in Management Information Systems or Operations Management. Enrollment in this course is required for the department's cooperative education and 49ership/service 49ship students during each semester they are working in a position.  Acceptance into the Experiential Learning Program by the University Career Center is required.  Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and co-op) and receive full-time student status (co-op only). Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  Course may be repeated; evaluation is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.  Only open to undergraduate students; Graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center.  (Fall, Spring, Summer)

OPER 3800. Directed Study. (1‑6)Prerequisites: Permission of the department and junior standing. Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student's work assignments will be designed by the student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken. (On demand)