MIS 250Introduction to Problem Solving with Spreadsheet Analysis and Information Systems Management
Introduction to Problem Solving with Spreadsheet Analysis and Information Systems Management introduces students to the use of information technologies for business problem solving and decision-making. This course explores the application of spreadsheet engineering concepts and principles of data management, business modeling, and reporting to business problems. Students demonstrate their understanding and mastery of these concepts through their application in examinations, practical lab exercises and assignments. Concepts are contextualized in a broader discussion of information systems management including: data security, ethical issues, social media, distributed (cloud) services, and emerging trends. The structure of this course intends to provide a well-rounded level of competency in the use of spreadsheet software as a tool while exploring problem decomposition and solution planning and construction. Therefore, the focus of the course is on developing problem-solving strategies while gaining insight on the tactical use of spreadsheets.
Prerequisites
None listed in the catalog.
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Fall (10 programs).
Required in (12)
- Accounting, B.S. (Behrend)
- Accounting, B.S. (Business)
- Actuarial Science, B.S.
- Business Analytics and Information Systems, B.S.
- Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship, B.S.
- Finance, B.S. (Business)
- Human Capital Management, B.S.
- Management, B.S. (Business)
- Marketing, B.S. (Business)
- Real Estate, B.S.
- Risk Management, B.S.
- Supply Chain and Information Systems, B.S.
One of the options in (21)
- Accounting, B.S. (Abington)
- Accounting, B.S. (Altoona)
- Accounting, B.S. (Berks)
- Accounting, B.S. (Capital)
- Agribusiness Management, B.S.
- Business Administration, A.S. (Abington)
- Business Administration, A.S. (Altoona)
- Business Administration, A.S. (Berks)
- Business Administration, A.S. (Capital)
- Business Administration, A.S. (University College)
- Business, B.S. (Abington)
- Business, B.S. (Altoona)
- and 9 more
Courses that list MIS 250 as a prerequisite (9)
- ACCTG 285 Introduction to Cyber Fraud
- ACCTG 432 Accounting Information Systems
- BA 321 Contemporary Skills for Business Professionals
- BA 322 Negotiation Skills for Business Professionals
- MIS 301 Business Analytics
- MIS 344 Introduction to Cybersecurity
- MIS 390 Foundations of Information Systems
- MIS 404 Introduction to ERP and Business Processes
- MIS 437 Programming Skills for Business