BSBA Management Information System – Modern College of Business and Science

BSBA Management Information Systems

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with the pathway to Management Information Systems (MIS) is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on the intersection of business and technology.

This program combines core business courses with specialized coursework in information systems and technology to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how technology can be leveraged to support business operations and decision-making.

It covers topics such as database management, systems analysis and design, business intelligence, cybersecurity, and enterprise resource planning.

With a range of technical and business skills, graduates are well-equipped to support organizations in managing information systems, analyzing data, making data-driven decisions, and driving innovation.

Admission Criteria

A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
Students presenting a valid score of 5-5.5 in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempted from the English program
Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Pure Mathematics (MATH 21) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)

Program Structure

Duration: Bachelor’s degree requires about 8 semesters or 4 years

Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester

Internship: Placement on a 3-month internship

Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.

Courses	Credits
Core Courses	15
Communication skills	09
Humanities	12
Social Sciences	18
Mathematics and Computer Science	09
Natural Sciences	03
Non-Business Electives	09
Business Electives	12
General Business Requirements	33
Total	120

Core Requirements (15 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
COSC 2320	Database Management System	3
ISEC 2340	Principles of Information Security	3
MIS 215	Information System Analysis	3
MIS 225	Managerial Applications of Object –Oriented Programming II	3
MIS 280	Electronic Business Strategy	3
MIS 285	Project Management & Practice	3
MIS 304	The Management of Information System	3

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in corporations, consulting firms, technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and government agencies.

Some common career paths include:

IT Project Manager
Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Systems Analyst
Database Administrator
IT Consultant
IT Auditor
Information Security Analyst
E-commerce Manager
Technology Risk Manager

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Info

Duration: 4 years full-time

Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, and Summer

Fee: 11,508 OMR

Required English Prerequisites

IELTS (academic): 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL (internet) min overall score 60

MCBS Placement Test

Applicants who do not have official IELTS or TOEFL scores are required to take MCBS English Placement Test.

Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placement tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption.

Department Contact

Contact Program Chair Dr. Rene Paquibut for more information.