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Computer Information Systems

Chairperson

Frits Lander

Professor

Nadimpalli Mahadev
Brady Chen

Associate Professors

Kevin Austin
Natasha Kourtonina
Frits Lander

Assistant Professors

Frank Archambeault
Stephen Taylor

Program Objectives

The Computer Information Systems Program offers the opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skills in analysis and design of business information systems, database development, software development, and networking. This program prepares the students for professional careers in the rapidly changing field of computer information systems. Students develop good communication skills and the ability for teamwork and leadership roles in their professional careers.

All CIS majors are encouraged to seek a minor in Business Administration.

Requirements for the major in Computer Information Systems must include:

CSC 1000 Introduction to Programming
CSC 1400 Computer Information Systems
CSC/ MATH 1900 Discrete Mathematics
CSC 1500 Computer Science I
CSC 1550 Computer Science II
CSC 2400 Database Systems
CSC 2560 Systems Programming
CSC 2700 Business Programming
CSC 3400 Data Communications and Networking
CSC 3450 Local Area Networks
BSAD 2010 Introduction to Financial Reporting
BSAD 2020 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BSAD 3200 Principles of Management
BSAD 3400 Basic Finance
CSC/ BSAD 3710 Systems Analysis Methods
CSC/ +BSAD 4700 Systems Design & Implementation
ECON 1100 Macroeconomics
ECON 1200 Microeconomics
*MATH 1250 Introduction to Functions
MATH 1800 Business Statistics
MATH 2200 Calculus for Business
Three additional CS electives at or above 3000 level

* Pending placement exam results.

+ Course used to satisfy Junior/Senior Writing, and Speaking and Listening requirements. Computer Literacy requirement is satisfied by CS core.