Management Information Systems and Analytics (MISA)
Ben Tramonitini
BCom 2012 (Management Information Systems)
A testimonial by Ben Tramonitini
The option in Management Information Systems and Analytics is a bridge between business and information technology (IT) and provides you an understanding of the use of IT to support, streamline, and improve organizational (business, government, non-profit) processes. It enables you to develop core competencies and skill sets in information systems and analytics, exposing you to strategic issues in technology management and best practices for planning, designing, and implementing IT solutions to enhance organizational performance.
The courses are organized in in four (4) layers:
1. Basics in coding - ITI 1120 Introduction to Computing I
2. Management of data, databases and data analytics - ADM 3308 Business Data Mining
3. Systems analysis and design - ADM 3379 Systems Analysis, Development, and Performance
4. Implementation of IS solutions - ADM 3378 Emerging Topics in Management Information Systems
The MISA option is designed in such a way that students have to take at least one course from each layer, and with the help of elective courses, they can choose to strengthen one of the layers. This option also has one mandatory course (ADM 4377 Digital Enterprise Systems and Strategies) and one elective course (ADM 4379 Management and Implementation of Web Technologies in Organizations) that cover all layers.
The Honours BCom with option in Management Information Systems and Analytics is available in CO-OP.
Sample Courses
Business Simulation Analytics, Business Data Mining, Emerging Topics in Management Information Systems, Systems Analysis, Development, and Performance, Predictive Analytics, Business Communication Networks, Digital Enterprise Systems and Strategies, Management and Implementation of Web Technologies in Organizations
Student Activities
Joining the Management Information Systems Association is a great way to learn about the tech industry and develop career skills through case competitions, MISA-specific networking events, and their member development program.
Career Examples
Systems Analyst, Technical Consultant, Enterprise Systems Architect, IT Project or Change Manager, E-Business Manager, Analytics Consultant
