Computer Information Systems
Area of Business
The major in computer information systems (CIS) is designed to prepare students for careers as programmers/analysts, lead programmers, management information systems directors, and systems project leaders for applications in business, industry, and government.
Course work in this major emphasizes systems analysis and design, programming, and management. It is recommended that students with a major in computer information systems complete a minor in a business-related area.
Graduates with a major in computer information systems are expected to (1) possess a thorough understanding of the information systems analysis and design process, as well as the development (programming) and implementation (hardware, software, networking) processes of computing applications in a business environment; (2) possess oral and written communication skills necessary to convey technical information in a business or technical environment; (3) have acquired knowledge and skills needed for positions in a variety of computer/business-related fields.
Computer Information Systems major B.A. or B.S. (39 hrs)
CIS 201 Introduction to Information Systems (3 hrs)
CIS 211 Programming I (3 hrs)
CIS 275 Computer Applications (3 hrs)
CIS 297 Visual Basic Programming (3 hrs)
CIS 305 Database Management (3 hrs)
CIS 341 Systems Analysis and Design (3 hrs)
CIS 420 Data Communication and Networking (3 hrs)
CIS 450 Software Engineering (3 hrs)
CIS 491 Internship (3 hrs)
BADM 365 Operations Management (3 hrs)
MATH 213 Statistics (3 hrs)
Electives in CIS (6 hrs)
Foreign language through the intermediate level is required for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Computer Information Systems minor (27 hrs)
CIS 201 Introduction to Information Systems (3 hrs)
CIS 211 Programming I (3 hrs)
CIS 297 Visual Basic Programming (3 hrs)
CIS 275 Computer Applications (3 hrs)
CIS 305 Database Management (3 hrs)
CIS 341 Systems Analysis and Design (3 hrs)
CIS 420 Data Communication and Networking (3 hrs)
MATH 213 Statistics (3 hrs)
Electives in CIS (3 hrs)
MATH 213 fulfills the general education requirement in mathematics. Proficiency tests are available for CIS 211 and 275 for students who already have knowledge in these areas.
Source: 2007-08 Catalog
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