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 MIS 301: Business Analytics  

MIS 301 Business Analytics investigates use of databases, basic data mining tools, social networking software, and advanced level of spreadsheet management for analysis of large amounts of data. Learning methods emphasize active learning in the application of methods and tools to real data and the presentation of the results. 

Sustainability MIS questions to consider:

• What are the business analytic tools that can be used to identify factors that promote or inhibit the adoption of Green-IT? 
• How can business analytic methods and tools be used to evaluate the performance of information systems for sustainability?  
• How would the adoption of Green-IT improve firms’ performance? Apply the data mining and data visualization tools to examine firms’ performance before and after the adoption. 

MIS 431 Business Data Management will enable students to use various database designs to acquire the information needed to make effective business decisions.

Sustainability MIS questions to consider: 

• How are companies using data to measure their impact on the environment and improve sustainability practices?
• How can investing in new technologies including data storage centers be used to improve their environmental performance?
• How can data centers and cloud infrastructures work with the community to reduce their carbon footprint and improve the environment within the local communities?

MIS 432 Business Information System Analysis Business Information Systems Analysis introduces concepts underlying computer-based information systems development. The course focuses on object-oriented concepts, project management and principles of systems development using standard UML diagram methodologies.

Sustainability MIS questions to consider:

• How can information systems be utilized to impact an organization’s overall resource utilization and waste management? Specifically in these areas: Electricity use, human resources, basic business processes, and other physical-plant considerations?
• How does the selection of off-the-shelf vs. custom-built software contribute or detract from an organization’s stance on sustainability.
• How might the over-utilization of electronic data systems negatively impact an organization’s sustainability efforts?

MIS 446 Information Technology and Business Strategy introduces the basics on the interplay between information technology and business strategies.

Sustainability MIS questions to consider: 

• How does treating computation as a utility consistent with sustainable business practices?
• What is the potential impact of additive manufacturing on resource consumption?
• How is the Internet of Things playing a role in sustainability efforts?

MIS 479W Enterprise Information Systems examines enterprise-wide information systems architecture for the business setting and examines current commercial systems, with a special focus on SAP R/3 development tools and techniques.

Sustainability MIS questions to consider: 

• How can organizations develop automated strategies to disincentivize use of printing paper, paper cups, other consumables/disposables, etc.?
• How can organizations improve production and order planning practices and algorithms to reduce the number of incoming and outgoing shipments?
• How can environment/climate control systems integrate into enterprise computing systems so thermostats/lighting controls etc. can be adjusted automatically based on location of each individual?