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IS 201

Introduction to Management Information Systems

Information Systems Marriott School of Business

Course Description

Create technology solutions to solve business problems. Learn database, analytics, spreadsheet, and programming skills useful to all business majors; preparing for a variety of internships.

When Taught

All Semesters/Terms

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

1

Other Prerequisites

IS 110 or concurrent enrollment.

Note

Laptop required. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.

Title

IS Concepts

Learning Outcome

<p>Students will be able to explain core IS concepts, such as data security, computing and networks, systems in business, and systems project management.</p>

Title

Analyze and Visualize Data

Learning Outcome

<p>Students will be able to use modern tools for analyzing and visualizing patterns in data to support better business decision making.</p>

Title

Programming and Automation

Learning Outcome

<p>Students will apply programming principles to automate complex and repetitive business tasks.</p>

Title

Database

Learning Outcome

<p>Students will design databases and query them to extract specific and nuanced data for business insights.</p>

Title

Web

Learning Outcome

<p>Students will be able to create their own websites and host them online.</p>