Suggested Degree Pathway for Business Administration - Management Information Systems Concentration

For students who entered spring 2021 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Total16
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I / FYSH (CW)3
ECON.2010Principles of Microeconomics (SS)3
ENTR.1500Introduction to Entrepreneurship3
MATH.1210Management Precalculus (STEM)3
xxxx.xxxxScience Elective (SCL)3
xxxx.xxxxCo-Req. Science Lab (SCL)1

Spring Semester

Total15
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ECON.2020Principles of Macroeconomics (SS)3
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MATH.1220Management Calculus (MATH)3
MKTG.2010Marketing Principles3
HIST.xxxxHistory Elective (AH)3

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Total15
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ACCT.2010Accounting/Financial3
ECON.2110Statistics I3
MKTG.2100Professional Communications (WOC)3
MIST.2010Business Information Systems3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)23

Spring Semester

Total16
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ACCT.2020Accounting/Managerial3
FINA.3010Financial Management (QL)3
POMS.2010Introduction to Business Analytics3
LGST.2620Business Law3
xxxx.xxxxScience Elective (SCL)3
xxxx.xxxxCo-Req Science Lab (SCL)1

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Total15
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MIST.3050Business Applications Development (CTPS)3
MGMT.3010Organizational Behavior3
POMS.3010Operations Management3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)23
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)23

Spring Semester

Total15
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MIST.3030Database Management Systems (IL)3
MIST.3040Data Communications and Networks (QL)3
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)23

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MGMT.3800Business Ethics (SRE)3
MIST.xxxxManagement Information Systems Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective3
Total15

Spring Semester

Total15
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MIST.4020Systems Analysis & Design3
MGMT.4900 /
ENTR.4960
Strategic Management (AIL) /
Entrepreneurship Strategy Implementation1
3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective3
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective (3000/4000 level)3

Total Minimum Credits = 122

1Either course satisfies the Capstone requirement; note that only MGMT.4900 satisfies the Core ELO for AIL.

2The Core Curriculum Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) Essential Learning Outcome is met outside the major. Students are encouraged to select an AH or SS course that meets this degree requirement. Please see the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.