MIS 250 introduces students to the use of information technologies for business problem solving and decision making by exploring 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.

ENGL 15 is a rhetorically based experience in reading and writing that will prepare you both to understand the communications that surround you and to succeed in your own communication efforts. The goal of ENGL 15 is to help you build on what you already know how to do as you become a more confident reader and writer. You will become more attuned to your goals as a writer, more aware of the ongoing conversation surrounding the topic, and more resourceful in terms of the appropriate delivery of your information, the rhetorical appeals at your disposal, and the needs and expectations of your audience. 

This pride is reserved for students enrolled in the Smeal College of Business or the Division of Undergraduate Studies. MIS 250 is not a general education course and may not count toward degree requirements in majors outside of the Smeal College of Business. Students in the Division of Undergraduate Studies who are exploring majors outside of the Smeal College of Business should consider enrolling in a pride that includes two general education courses.