Computer Information Systems
Concentration in Business
Through web based courses and traditional classroom experiences that utilize our regularly updated computer labs, the program provides students with an understanding of business concepts and operation, knowledge of computer programming, Database theory, the role of the internet in E-Business, and a familiarity with th development, analysis, and management of information systems. The program is career-oriented, providing a rigorous background in computer information technology plus a concentration in business.
Careers
CIS graduates are readily employable in challenging occupations. With additional experience, they can advance along any number of career paths in government, commerce, or industry to senior positions in computer information technology fields. Students are also well prepared to continue their studies at the graduate level.
Programs
In addition to the program leading to a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems, the Mathematics Department sponsors an Associate in Science in computer programming. Students can also complete a minor in CIS.
Facilities
The Academic Computing Center houses 52 computers (Windows and Macintosh) and several high speed printers forgeneral lab use. Campus-wide, there are 225 computers for student use. There are also lab classrooms and a high-tech lecture hall with internet hookups at every seat. Students are taught in department labs that have Pentium 4 computers with up-to-date software.
Specific Program Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems/Business
All majors must complete the following courses from Business:
ACC 2101 Accounting I 3 cr
ACC 2102 Accounting II 3 cr
BUS 2020 Principles of Management 3 cr
BUS 2230 Principles of Marketing 3 cr
BUS 3230 Financial Management 3 cr
CIS 3040 Databases 3 cr
18 cr
and six of the following courses from programming:
CIS 2011 Visual Basic 3 cr
CIS 3022 Advanced Visual Basic 3 cr
CIS 2031 C/C++ Programming I 3 cr
CIS 2032 C/C++ Programming II 3 cr
CIS 2141 Programming Internet and Web Applications 3 cr
CIS 2161 Cobol I 3 cr
CIS 2162 Cobol II 3 cr
CIS 2271 Java Programming 3 cr
CIS 3120 Advanced Programming: Internet and Web Applications 3 cr
CIS 3272 Advanced Java Programming 3 cr
CIS 2281 Perl 3 cr
CIS 3282 Advanced Perl 3 cr
18 cr
and the following courses from information technology:
BUS 4220 Networking 3 cr
CIS 4010 Web Technology 3 cr
CIS 4120 Systems Analysis and Design 3 cr
and complete:
BUS 4810 Internship 6 cr
Total credits required: 51 cr |
