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| School | University of Northern British Columbia | | |
| Location | Prince George, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 3,068
Full-time Graduate: 850 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
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| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 65% | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Precalculus
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| Description | Management Information Systems is about using information systems to provide value to organizations. Students in this field have the opportunity to acquire the skills to use, analyse, and manage information systems to succeed in the business world. A major in Management Information Systems provides skills that include: designing information systems for businesses; using data to find lucrative opportunities for firms; and determining users’ computing needs. People with these skills find opportunities in a diverse set of organizations from large government organizations to local companies. Concepts in Management Information Systems are particularly important for those who have a passion for using technology to help organizations reach their goals.
Students in the BComm Honours Program must complete all requirements for the BComm in their major(s) of choice. In addition, the students must successfully complete 6 credit hours of COMM 497-(3-6) Honours Thesis. The Honours Thesis must be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member with PhD qualifications. Entry to the Honours Program takes place after the end of the second year of BComm studies (I.e., upon completion of at least 60 credit hours) and requires a minimum GPA of 3.33 calculated on the last 60 credit hours completed at the time of declaration to the Honours Program. | | |
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