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B.S. in Computer Information Systems

(HEGIS 0701)

The computer information systems discipline is unique among other business disciplines in that it prepares students to bridge the gap between business processes and the information systems that are used to support the functions of accounting, finance, marketing and management. Students will learn how to manage the deployment and integration of information systems as needed to support decision-making processes.

Career Outcomes for Computer Information Systems Majors

Computer Information Systems bachelor degree graduates will be prepared to communicate effectively, identify and solve complex information system-related problems, and quickly master new technologies as appropriate. Students will be prepared to take on management roles in organizations utilizing information technology as a strategic tool. The undergraduate Computer Information Systems major will position students to enter the workforce in many capacities such as systems analyst, business analyst, systems support, information technologist, or help desk administrator.

College-Wide Requirements 5 credits
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Core Requirements 33 credits
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Major Requirements 63 credits
ACC 2001/2002 Introduction to Financial Accounting I/II 3-3 
CIS 1200 Introduction to Information Systems Management
CIS 2015A Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 2102 Database Management Systems
CIS 3012 Programming Logic and Design
CIS 3013 Advanced Programming
CIS 3300 Advanced Database Management Systems
CIS 3400 Business Data Communications
CIS 4100 Concepts in Enterprise Planning Systems
CIS 4120 Managing Information Systems Change Across the Enterprise
CIS 4151 Information Systems Management Capstone
CIS Elective*
ECN 1001A Introductory Macroeconomjics
ECN 2002A Introductory Microeconomics
FIN 3087 Principles of Finance
MGT 1011 Introduction to Management Theory and Practice
MGT 2077A Business Law I
MKT 1033 Essentials of Marketing in the 21st Century
MTH 1002 Basic Fundamentals of Mathematics**
MTH 1006 Statistics
Electives 21 credits
At least six credits must be Liberal Arts Electives.

Total: 122 credits

*The CIS elective may be chosen from the following: CIS 2005, CIS 3200, CIS 4191, CIS 4195, CIS 4197, CIS 3013, VIS 1064, a Java class, CSC 2076.

**MTH 1002 - Basic Fundamentals of Mathematics fulfills the mathematics requirement.

Computer Information Systems Major Recommended Sequence of Course Work

Semester 1
Core Western Civilization Course
Core Modes of Artistic Expression Course
CLG 1001 College Orientation
ENG 1001 Principles of Writing
MGT 1011 Introduction to Management Theory and Practice
MTH 1002 Fundamentals of Mathematics
Total: 17

Semester 2
Core Western Civilization Course
Core Modes of Artistic Expression Course
CIS 1200 Introduction to Information Systems Management
ECN 1001 Introductory Macroeconomics
MKT 1033 Essentials of Marketing in the 21st Century
Total: 15

Semester 3
Core Dynamics of Contemporary Societies Course
Core Nature of the Universe Course
ACC 2001 Introduction to Financial Accounting I
CIS 2102 Database Management Systems
MTH 1006 Statistics
Total: 15

Semester 4
Core Dynamices of Contemporary Societies Course
Core Nature of the Universe Course
ACC 2002 Introduction to Financial Accounting II
CIS 2015 Systems Analysis and Design
ECN 2002 Introductory Microeconomics
Total: 15

Semester 5
Core Varieties of Human Experience Course
CIS 3012 Programming Logic and Design
FIN 3087 Principles of Finance
MGT 2077 Business Law I
Elective  
Total: 15

Semester 6
Core Varieties of Human Experience Course
CIS 3013 Advanced Programming
CIS 3300 Advanced Database Management Systems
CIS 3400 Business Data Communications
Elective  
Total: 15

Semester 7
Core Core Senior Seminar
CIS 4100 Concepts of Enterprise Planning Systems
CIS 4120 Managing Information Systems Change Across the Enterprise
Electives  
Total: 15

Semester 8
CIS 4151 Information Systems Management Capstone
CIS Elective  
Electives  
Total: 15

Degree Total: 122 credits