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.
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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 and above in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempt from the first part of the placement test and are required to take the other part of the English language program (writing test).
- 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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Duration: 4 years full-time
Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Fee: 11,508 OMR