Management Information Systems, B.S. Leading to Doctor of Physical Therapy

Chair: John Miko

Program Description

The Management Information Systems, B.S. Leading to Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a 4+3 program that not only prepares students in the field of MIS but also contains the necessary undergraduate coursework to prepare students to articulate to the graduate program in Physical Therapy if all progressions standards are successfully met.  Beyond preparing students for enrollment in the graduate PT program, the program prepares students to analyze, design, develop, implement, integrate, manage, and maintain management information systems and information technology. The program carefully and effectively blends a solid business administration education with the technical and conceptual aspects of computer-based information systems and e- commerce. Students in the MIS program will need to think critically, solve problems, command effective communication skills, acquire high-caliber computer science knowledge and skills, and develop general business information systems acumen. Students study information systems, database management, applied computer programming with business applications, network and data communications, system analysis and design, decision support systems, and e-commerce. The program prepares graduates for positions of leadership in information management careers, such as information systems manager, information systems analyst, network administrator, data communications specialist, information technology specialist, database administrator, telecommunication manager, web master, and e-commerce consultant.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Shields School of Business will graduate students who have the knowledge, skills, love of learning, confidence, drive, and ethical and moral values needed to be spiritually fulfilled in life and successful in professional careers. Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Demonstrate, in the Spirit of Saint Francis in the Marketplace, knowledge of the ethical value choices and responsibilities of businesses and business leaders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles in business in the functional areas of accounting, information systems, finance, management, and marketing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legal, social, economic environments of business.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the global dimension of business.
• Integrate the functional areas of business in the process of decision making.
• Demonstrate the ability to professionally communicate.

Admission Requirements

In addition to University admission requirements the program also requires the following:

• SAT score of 1100 or higher in critical reading and math or an ACT composite score of 22 or higher.
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 with 16 academic units indicated below: 
• 4 units of science including biology and chemistry; physics recommended but not required; 4 units of math, reaching at least the level of pre-calculus; calculus recommended but not required; 4 units of English; 4 units of academic electives.

Guidelines for Progression into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program

• The following criteria are to be met by October 15th of the students Senior year and maintained thru his/her completion of his/her Bachelor’s degree.   If the following are met a seat will be offered  into the SFU Doctor of Physical Therapy program:
  • A letter of intent to enter the Saint Francis University Doctor of Physical Therapy program submitted by the end of spring semester of the student’s junior year.  The letter should be addressed to the Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and should contain an unofficial transcript and initial letter of endorsement from an instructor within the Exercise Physiology program.
  • Each student who declares intent to complete the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Saint Francis University shall be co-advised by the Chair of the Physical Therapy department or designee.
  • A completed application on PTCAS to Saint Francis University Doctor of Physical Therapy.
  • A minimum 3.200 math/science GPA for the following prerequisites
    • 4 credits of general biology (with lab)
    • 8 credits of anatomy and physiology (with labs)
    • 8 credits of physics (with labs)
    • 8 credits of chemistry (with labs)
    • 4 credits of exercise physiology (with lab)
    • 3 credits of statistics
  • 9 credits of psychology - 3 from intro to psychology (not included in the math/science QPA)
  • Completion of a total of 80 hours of documented volunteer or employed hours in at least two physical therapy settings, including one inpatient and one outpatient setting.
  • Three recommendations
    • Two from Physical Therapists.
    • One from a professional non-PT who can attest to your capacity to complete a rigorous graduate education program. (Non-family member)
       
• A minimum overall GPA of 3.200 and an earned bachelor’s degree prior to start of the professional curriculum.