Computer Information Systems Bachelor of Science
Leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems
The B.S. in Computer Information Systems (BSIS) links the worlds of business and computer science. It is the study of business organizations and the programming, databases, and networks that support them. Functioning at the intersection of business and technology, it offers an interdisciplinary education that neither discipline alone can provide. Courses span computer science, business management, math, science, humanities, and social sciences. Students may obtain concentrations in the following areas: Business, or Business Analytics, Cybersecurity Management, or Project Management. This program offers a solid background in the analysis, design, development, deployment, and administration of computer-based information systems within a business management context. Students will complement business skills with strong technical skills in databases, systems analysis and design, business processes, organizational behavior, networking and telecommunications, and project management, along with problem solving skills.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates will be well prepared for the growing number of opportunities in CIS and information technology.
Student Outcomes
By the time of graduation, students will be able to:
- Support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment
- Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
- Demonstrate effective professional communication skills
- Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
- Analyze the global impact of technology on individuals, organizations, and society
- Make judgments and draw appropriate conclusions based on quantitative analysis
- Apply ethical principles to professional activities and duties
Total credits for degree: 125-128
This is a four-year program starting in the fall semester of the student’s first year and planned to end in the summer semester of the student’s fourth year. Management or Computer Electives are chosen in consultation with the student’s primary advisor.
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| MGMT1025 | COMPUTER BUSINESS APPLICATIONS | 4 |
| MGMT1000 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| MATH1000 | COLLEGE MATHEMATICS | 4 |
| English Sequence | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| COMP1000 | COMPUTER SCIENCE I | 4 |
| MGMT2000 | MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 4 |
| MATH2800 | FINITE MATH | 4 |
| English Sequence | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| COMP1050 | COMPUTER SCIENCE II | 4 |
| MGMT1500 or MATH1030 |
DECISION ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS or STATISTICS & APPLICATIONS |
4 |
| MGMT2100 | MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS | 4 |
| COMP1100 | INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| COMP2650 | DATABASES | 4 |
| MGMT2525 | SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION | 4 |
| MGMT2550 | APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| HSS Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| COOP3000 | PRE CO-OP WORK TERM (OPTIONAL) | 0 |
| Credits | 0 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| COMP2500 | SECURITY PRINCIPLES | 4 |
| MGMT2750 | INTEGRATIVE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| MGMT3075 | TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION PROJECTS | 4 |
| Concentration Elective Course 1 or COMP/MGMT Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| COOP3500 | COOP EDUCATION 1 | 0 |
| Credits | 0 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MGMT2850 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 4 |
| Concentration Elective Course 2 or COMP/MGMT Elective | 3-4 | |
| Science Elective Lab Science | 4 | |
| HSS Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| COOP4500 | COOP EDUCATION 2 | 0 |
| Credits | 0 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MGMT4225 | ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP | 4 |
| Concentration Elective Course 3 or COMP/MGMT Elective | 3-4 | |
| HSS Elective | 4 | |
| HSS Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MGMT3100 | E-COMMERCE | 4 |
| MGMT5510 | CIS SENIOR PROJECT | 4 |
| COMP Elective | 4 | |
| HSS Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 125-128 | |
ENGL/HSS Note
Students are required to complete:
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At least one course in Humanities: CSAS, HSSI, HIST, HUMN, LITR and PHIL
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At least one course in the Social Sciences; CSAS, HSSI, COMM, ECON, ENVM, POLS, PSYC, and SOCL
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The remaining course from either the Humanities or Social Sciences category.
Students with a three English course sequence may use the third English course to satisfy a Humanities requirement.
A minimum of 28 credits total, including English, humanities, and social science credit, is required to complete the humanities and social sciences graduation requirement.
Of the five listed humanities and social science electives, BSIS students must include the following HSS Directed Electives:
- ECON4102 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
- An Ethics elective
Business, Project Management, Cybersecurity Management or Business Analytics Concentrations (Optional)
Business Concentration Courses
Complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT3000 | MANAGING & LEADING ORGANIZATIONS | 4 |
| MGMT3500 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| MGMT3650 | BUSINESS LAW | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Project Management Concentration Courses
Complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT3160 | PROJECT RISK | 4 |
| MGMT3165 | INTRODUCTION TO LEAN SIX SIGMA | 4 |
| or MGMT2650 | CYBERSECURITY PLANNING | |
| MGMT3560 | GROUP PROCESSES & TEAM BUILDING | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Cybersecurity Management Concentration Courses
Complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT2800 | CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| MGMT2560 | CYBERSECURITY LAW | 3 |
| MGMT2650 | CYBERSECURITY PLANNING | 3 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Business Analytics Concentration Courses
Complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP3125 | DATA SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS | 4 |
| PHIL4525 | VIRTUAL ETHICS | 4 |
| MATH/MGMT/COMP Elective | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |