Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems Online
Develop an in-demand combination of technical computer skills and business analytics methods in this flexible online program.
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Program Overview
Discover our 100% online BBA in MIS program
If you enjoy working with data and technology to solve business problems, the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from Lamar University may be a great fit for you. This 100% online BBA in MIS program explores technology, tools and business practices required to keep businesses and organizations running smoothly.
This hands-on program is designed to give you highly marketable skills that will prepare you to work in any functional area within an organization. Develop the skills to serve in an analyst role using software packages and analytics tools to track finances, create more efficient operations and achieve strategic goals.
In addition to the foundational MIS skill sets above, choose from two in-demand tracks to further refine your focus and abilities to become a leader in any information technology setting.
Business Analytics Track
Learn how to use data to help businesses make operational and strategic decisions that will optimize their competitiveness in the marketplace. This business analytics track focuses on the application of predictive analytics and machine learning to help address complex issues in business.
From analyzing data using reporting programs including Tableau, SAS and advanced Excel, to communicating persuasive data-driven business insights, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to bring value to any organization from day one.
Career Options:
- Business Analyst
- Business Process Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Database Manager
- Business Intelligence Analyst
Learn how to use data to help businesses make operational and strategic decisions that will optimize their competitiveness in the marketplace. This business analytics track focuses on the application of predictive analytics and machine learning to help address complex issues in business.
From analyzing data using reporting programs including Tableau, SAS and advanced Excel, to communicating persuasive data-driven business insights, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to bring value to any organization from day one.
Career Options:
- Business Analyst
- Business Process Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Database Manager
- Business Intelligence Analyst
Enterprise Systems Track
Learn how to identify key integration points and navigate successful business transactions with the enterprise systems track. Prepare to use applications such as SAP S/4 HANA as well as write code and SQL statements. You will also gain a solid working knowledge of programming concepts including language syntax, object-oriented programming, file I/O and database integration. Upon completion of this degree, you will receive an Oracle and SQL completion certificate and SAP Recognition Award.
Career Options:
- IT Business Analyst
- Systems Developer
- Systems Engineer
- SAP Manager
- ERP Specialist
Learn how to identify key integration points and navigate successful business transactions with the enterprise systems track. Prepare to use applications such as SAP S/4 HANA as well as write code and SQL statements. You will also gain a solid working knowledge of programming concepts including language syntax, object-oriented programming, file I/O and database integration. Upon completion of this degree, you will receive an Oracle and SQL completion certificate and SAP Recognition Award.
Career Options:
- IT Business Analyst
- Systems Developer
- Systems Engineer
- SAP Manager
- ERP Specialist
In the BBA in MIS program, you will learn how to:
- Communicate findings and recommendations in clear easy-to-understand language
- Contribute to data-driven business decisions
- Develop SQL skills to extract and analyze data from relational databases
- Establish and monitor the scopes, schedules, resources and costs of IT projects
- Write and apply procedures and functions to create manageable code
- Communicate findings and recommendations in clear easy-to-understand language
- Contribute to data-driven business decisions
- Develop SQL skills to extract and analyze data from relational databases
- Establish and monitor the scopes, schedules, resources and costs of IT projects
- Write and apply procedures and functions to create manageable code
Potential MIS degree careers:
- Business Analyst
- Business Process Consultant
- Operations Analyst
- Database Manager
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Process Consultant
- Operations Analyst
- Database Manager
- Business Intelligence Analyst
*Price includes distance learning fee.
Accreditation
The Lamar University College of Business offers you access to a powerful business school alumni network and a business education backed by AACSB International accreditation – the gold standard of quality in business education worldwide.
Tuition
Choosing our online business program is cost effective
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems – Business Analytics Track online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| BBA in MIS | $314 | $942 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
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Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
Our online BBA in Management Information Systems program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring II | 3/19/26 | 2/23/26 | 3/2/26 | 3/10/26 | 5/6/26 |
| Fall 1 | 8/18/26 | 7/28/26 | 8/4/26 | 8/11/26 | 10/9/26 |
| Fall 2 | 10/12/26 | 9/21/26 | 9/28/26 | 10/6/26 | 12/10/26 |
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Admissions
Find your fit in our online management information systems and business analytics program
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems – Business Analytics Track online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
All applicants must complete an application packet, consisting of:
- Complete online application and pay an application fee of $25
- Submit official transcripts from all high schools, colleges and universities you have attended
- Verify specific requirements associated with chosen degree program
High school graduates who have not attended college before are considered entering freshmen – even if they received college credit while in high school through dual credit, AP or IB programs. Transfer students with fewer than 18 hours of college credit also must meet admission requirements for entering freshmen.
Incoming freshmen must do the following to qualify for unconditional admission to Lamar University:
- Receive a diploma from an accredited high school
- Complete at least 14 high school credits in college preparatory courses: 4 credits in English, 3 credits in mathematics, 2 credits in laboratory sciences, 2.5 credits in social sciences (U.S. history, U.S. government, and world history or world geography) and 2.5 credits in college preparatory electives (preferably including 2 credits of foreign language)
- Meet the test-optional admission criteria, or achieve a minimum composite score on the ACT or SAT through the secondary review criteria. (Click here for criteria).
- Submit your high school transcripts via Trex, Speedy, Escript or as a PDF from your high school counselor to lubound@lamar.edu.
Students transferring from other Lamar University programs into a College of Business program must have a minimum overall 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and, if applicable, a minimum 2.0 GPA in business courses.
Students transferring from other colleges or universities into a College of Business program must:
- Have an official copy of all college and/or university transcripts on file by application deadline
- Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all work attempted
- Students who transfer fewer than 18 hours must also submit and meet the entrance credentials and requirements of a first-time college student
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to luadmtran@lamar.edu
All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Send transcripts to: Lamar University Online Admissions, P.O. Box 10017, Beaumont, Texas 77710
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The demand for business analysts is high and growing, and it takes the career path to newer heights for already working professionals.
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To earn your Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 42 credit hours of general education courses, 39 credit hours of business courses, 24 credit hours of specialization courses and 15 hours of elective courses. Students can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
By the end of the semester, students will have:
- Developed an understanding of the basic terminology used in the field of finance
- Examined some of the major issues confronting financial managers of business firms
- Applied practical analytical procedures that are used to address the major issues confronting the financial manager
- Examined some of the special problems faced by financial managers operating in a global environment and how these problems may be resolved
- Applied problem-solving skills through the application of theories and concepts to math and word problems on various finance topics
- Described the importance of the finance functional area to the overall success of the firm
By the end of this course, students will have:
- Obtained an in-depth understanding of key management theories regarding motivation, leadership, communication, decision-making and personality
- Participated in related exercises and group discussions that teach team building, appreciation of diversity and professionalism
- Studied conflict management, stress management, counseling, appraising, motivating, rewarding and leading personnel
- Recognized current concerns for management in a global economy
- Participated in critical thinking exercises and simulations to understand current management concerns for making ethical decisions
- Developed an understanding of the environmental constraints that influence organizational decision-making, including the legal, social, political and competitive aspects of organizational strategy 21
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Describe how changes in businesses’ competitive landscape influence changing IS infrastructure
need - Discuss cloud computing and other current trends that can help an organization address IS
infrastructure-related challenges - Explain organizations’ needs for communication and collaboration
- Categorize the primary information systems components that enable open innovation
- Explain what intellectual property issues arise from engaging in open innovation
- Discuss how information systems can be used for automation, organizational learning and strategic
advantage - Identify the role of information systems and strategy in identifying a business model
- Utilize spreadsheet software to produce business documents
- Describe what enterprise systems are and how they have evolved
- Utilize the keys to successfully implement enterprise systems
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Discuss the value of marketing, planning and the environmental context in which firms operate
- Analyze the customers through learning their behaviors and conducting research to best determine the appropriate products to offer to whom and how
- Construct an appropriate marketing mix to meet the needs of the consumer
- Appraise how to respond to and maintain an ongoing relationship with customers while maintaining responsible business practices
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Describe and identify networking models such at the OSI and TCP/IP models
- Evaluate the OSI model and apply it to objects such as MAC addresses, IP addresses, routing, switching ports, protocols and services
- Demonstrate basic configuration and troubleshooting on routers, switches, wireless networks, and protocols such as DHCP and DNS, compare different network appliances and devices and explain their purpose
- Analyze and design basic network security designs including areas such as access control, user authentication, and network threats and vulnerabilities
This course will concentrate on:
- Concepts and skills students need to analyze and design information systems
- The front-end of the systems development process, covering systems planning and analysis and touching on the design, development, testing and maintenance of computer programs
- Analyzing a business and its processes developing an appropriate strategy to solve a problem or taking advantage of an opportunity
- Utilizing relevant systems analysis and design methodologies, as well as using tools for systems
analysis and design, including descriptive documentation (e.g., business charter, use cases),diagrams (e.g., data flow diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, process diagrams) and reports - Applying data-gathering techniques and communicating that information efficiently
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Explain key project management principles and practices
- Analyze strategic planning processes and project selection methods
- Determine project requirements by defining scopes, schedules, resources and costs for IT projects
- Utilize Primavera P6 for effective project management integration
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Design a relational database management system
- Use Oracle database to implement a relational database management system
- Write SQL statements to access data from a database
- Examine the database design within the systems framework and map the activities required to successfully design and implement a real-world database
Mathematics - 3 Hours
Life and Physical Sciences - 6 Hours
Language, Philosophy and Culture - 3 Hours
Creative Arts - 3 Hours
American History - 6 Hours
Government/Political Science - 6 Hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Hours
Component Area Options - 6 Hours
Students must complete 12 credit hours.
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Understand the key elements of the global business environmen.
- Analyze the impact of political, economic, social and technological factors on international business
- Develop effective cross-cultural communication skills
- Gain insights into how cultural differences can affect business negotiations and relationships
- Gain practical exposure through visits to local businesses and multinational corporations
- Connect theoretical knowledge with real-world business practices
- Enhance language skills relevant to business communication in the host country
- Immerse in the local culture to understand the cultural nuances that impact business interactions
- Foster a global mindset and appreciation for diversity
- Conduct a research project on a relevant international business topic
- Develop analytical and research skills applicable to global business challenges
- Engage with local business professionals and organizations
- Develop networking and professional skills for a global business environment
- Reflect on experiences and learnings throughout the study abroad program
- Foster personal and professional development
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Interpret how to use data to summarize, visualize and develop insights
- Effectively use optimization to support decision-making in the presence of a number of alternatives and business constraints
- Identify, evaluate, and capture business analytic opportunities that create value
- Explain data visualization principles and guidelines for effective analysis and presentation
- Develop and interpret a wide range of visualizations in Tableau
- Communicate persuasive, data-driven business insights
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Develop simple programs with variables, statements and conditional execution
- Construct programs with functions and iteration structures
- Apply complex data structures to programs including strings, lists and dictionaries
- Design panda data frames and data structures
- Demonstrate plotting and data assembly
- Manage missing data, tidy data and data types
- Use text data, pandas apply and group by operations
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Identify data science methodology
- Explain data science methodology and relevant concepts
- Calculate data mining techniques to perform appropriate data analysis
- Uncover patterns and trends in data sets through hands-on analysis
- Discuss applications of data science
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Analyze data to generate information and knowledge that will lead to informed decisions for businesses
- Create standard reports for business users
- Derive insightful trends using data mining and machine learning techniques
- Apply the latest in analytics technology in real-world case studies in the areas of entertainment, business, climate change, etc.
- Show how business intelligence can be derived from data warehouses information technology program
- Author enterprise dashboards that are used to summarize and visualize data in a way that supports insight into trends and “what-if” analysis in real time
Students must complete 12 credit hours.
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Explain the concepts of electronic commerce
- Discuss the technology infrastructure of electronic commerce
- Describe the business strategies for electronic commerce
- Categorize the technologies such as web server hardware and software, electronic commerce software, security and payment systems for electronic commerce
- Develop skills in SAP HANA platform
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Analyze data to generate information and knowledge that will lead to informed decisions for businesses
- Create standard reports for business users
- Derive insightful trends using data mining and machine learning techniques
- Apply the latest in analytics technology in real-world case studies in the areas of entertainment, business, climate change, etc.
- Show how business intelligence can be derived from data warehouses information technology program
- Author enterprise dashboards that are used to summarize and visualize data in a way that supports insight into trends and “what-if” analysis in real time
At the end of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental business processes used to run companies
- Show the positive impacts integrated processes and integrated information systems have on
business efficiency and shareholder value - Identify the ERP modules found in software such as SAP, and see how the business processes
are modeled in the software - Describe current challenges faced by professionals involved with ERP systems and provide a
basis for thinking through those challenges
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