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Bachelor of science in Computer Information Systems

Chairperson

Frits Lander

Program Manager

Xuzhou (Brady) Chen

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 register for a minor in Business Administration.

Program of Study

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements

ENGL 1100 Writing I 3 S.H.
ENGL 1200 Writing II 3 S.H.
PHED 1000 Health & Fitness 3 S.H.
CSC 1000 Introduction to Programming 3 S.H.
CSC 1400 Computer Information Systems 3 S.H.
CSC/MATH 1900 Discrete Mathematics 3 S.H.
ECON 1100 Macroeconomics 3 S.H.
ECON 1200 Microeconomics 3 S.H.
+MATH 1250 Introduction to Functions 3 S.H.
MATH 1800 Business Statistics 3 S.H.
MATH 2200 Calculus for Business 3 S.H.
         Additional Liberal Arts and Science Requirements 28 S.H.
         Subtotal for Liberal Arts and Science 61 S.H.

Required for Major

BSAD 2010 Introduction to Financial Reporting 3 S.H.
BSAD 2020 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 S.H.
BSAD 3200 Principles of Management 3 S.H.
BSAD 3400 Basic Finance 3 S.H.
CSC/BSAD 3710 Systems Analysis Methods 3 S.H.
CSC/*BSAD 4700 Systems Design & Implementation 3 S.H.
CSC 1500 Computer Science I 3 S.H.
CSC 1550 Computer Science II 3 S.H.
CSC 2400 Database Systems 3 S.H.
CSC 2560 Systems Programming 3 S.H.
CSC 2700 Business Programming 3 S.H.
CSC 3400 Data Communications and Networking 3 S.H.
CSC 3450 Local Area Networks 3 S.H.
         Three additional CS electives at or above 3000 level 15 S.H.
         Subtotal for Major 48 S.H.
         Free Electives from any area 11 S.H.
         Total for degree 120 S.H.

* Course used to satisfy junior/senior writing, and speaking and listening requirements. Computer literacy requirement is satisfied by CS core. + Pending Placement Exam results.