COURSE CURRICULUM

The Management Information Systems (MIS) major at The University of Alabama includes a structured set of advanced program requirements designed to build strong technical and analytical expertise, totaling 18 credit hours and requiring students to first complete MIS 221 (Business Programming I) as a prerequisite before progressing into upper-level coursework; the core courses include Business Programming II, which deepens programming skills and problem-solving abilities, Database Administration, where students learn to design, manage, and secure data systems essential for modern organizations, and Enterprise Network and Security, which focuses on protecting business infrastructure and understanding network operations in an increasingly digital world; students also take Systems Analysis and Design I and II, a two-part sequence that teaches how to evaluate business problems, gather requirements, and design effective information system solutions, followed by Systems Construction and Implementation II, where they apply their knowledge to build and deploy real-world systems; admission into the MIS program requires students to meet the upper-division criteria of the business school, complete at least 61 credit hours, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 overall or 3.0 in their last 30 hours, along with earning at least a C- in MIS 221, ensuring that only academically prepared students enter the major; retention policies are strict, requiring a minimum grade of C- in all MIS courses, and students who fail to meet this standard after two attempts in any required course are not allowed to continue in the program, emphasizing academic rigor and professional readiness, while priority enrollment is given to students progressing normally rather than repeating courses; overall, these requirements ensure that graduates develop strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed for successful careers in business technology and information systems.