Informatics

As an entrepreneur, it doesn't matter what kind of business you're building — to get the job done, you have to make use of computer systems.

There really is no limit to the career areas in which you can apply a minor in business informatics. Are you:

• a chef with visions of franchise;
• a health professional running a clinic;
• an artist planning your own gallery or theater;
• an attorney in private practice;
• an engineer with an idea to patent; or
• employed by or working with anyone like the above?

A business informatics minor gives you the necessary technical, analytical, business, and computer systems know-how to aid and improve your business plan and day-to-day operations.

For the working or already full-time student, NKU offers the flexibility of combining online classes with on-campus attendance — whatever works best with your busy schedule.

Get a first hand look at how vital business computing is — and hands-on, real-world experience through a wide variety of internship and cooperative opportunities, available through our Career Development Center.

The Minor in Business Informatics

For a minor in Business Informatics, students must complete the following courses:

• INF 110 Business Programming
• INF 282 Introduction to Databases
  
• BIS 300 Management Information Systems (prerequisite STA 205 or STA 212)

Plus one of the following:

• INF 186 Elementary Web Development
• INF 284 Introduction to Networks and Data Communication
• INF 286 Introduction to Web Development

Additionally, they must choose three courses from the following:

• BIS 305 Advanced Business Programming
• BIS 310 Structured Analysis and Design
• BIS 330 IT Project Management
• BIS 380 Quantitative Analysis with Excel
• BIS 382 Principles of Information Security
• BIS 402 Programming for E-Commerce
• BIS 410 Advanced Analysis and Design
• BIS 420 Knowledge Management and Enterprise Applications
• BIS 430 Workflow Design and Management
• BIS 435 Database Management Systems
• BIS 440 Global Information Technology Management
• BIS 494 Topics in Business Informatics

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