mis 200

Homework # 1 (MIS 200) [Total: 30 points]

Submission Instruction: Date Assigned: April 4, 2016

Due Date: April 11, 2016 (by 12 Noon)

Submission: Upload your *.WORD document under WEEK 2 on BB LEARN Formatting Guidelines: 

Use Microsoft Word

Include cover page with your name, course & recitation section #, email, today’s date) 

Use a standard 1

2-point size font (e.g. Times New Roman, Arial).

 Single Space  Insert page numbers. 

Proof read and spell check & References/Citations (if any)

Answer the following TWO questions: [Each question = 15 points]

1. Your Career and Management Information Systems (MIS):

2. To position yourself in the best possible way to succeed in the business world, you need to start researching your career now. As part of this assignment focus on the Management Information Systems (MIS) skills your career requires.

First, consider what career (such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, MIS) you want to have. Second, visit Monster.com (www.monster.com) or related websites and search for jobs that relate to your career. Read through the several of the job postings and determine what MIS/IT skills you need to acquire. •

List your career choice and briefly describe what MIS/IT skills (try to be as specific as possible) and knowledge you need to acquire.

2. Why is it important for a business major to learn and understand MIS? (2-3 paragraphs)