Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems majors study a variety of business-related topics in addition to their programming skills and formal course work in database management, networking, and systems analysis.  The supplementary course work ensures that the students obtain a thorough view of the modern business world and the impact of information technology on modern business practices.  CIS majors are prepared for further education in a graduate program or for employment in one of many jobs such as Database Administration, Network Administration, or Applications Programming.

Core Requirements

English I and II

Literature

Music, Art, or Fine Arts

Speech

Laboratory Science (4 hrs. with lab)

Science (3 hrs. non-lab)

Computer Science (software)

Philosophy or Religion

Ethics

Health & Wellness

History

Cross Cultural

Psychology, Sociology, Political Science
(6 hours from 2 of these 3 disciplines)

General Electives  (as needed)

Major Requirements

Principles of Management

Business Law I or II

Mathematics of Computing

Statistics

Principles of Accounting I

Principles of Accounting II

Principles of Microeconomics

Technical Writing

Introduction to Computing

I and II (C++)

COBOL Programming I and II

Systems Analysis

Systems Design

Computer Organization and Architecture

Data Structures and Algorithms

The Structure of Operating Systems

Data Base Management Systems

Computer Networking and Communications

Senior seminar in CSI

CSI Electives U/L (6 hours) from:

(1)  Analysis of Algorithms

(2) Social, Legal,and Ethical Issues of Computing

(3) Computer Graphics and User Interface Design