This major is designed to prepare the graduate with skills in information systems and management for an entry-level position that could lead to a career in a variety of IS positions. The student will develop skills with typical �office� software packages, basic networking and operating systems, relational database design and programming, basic web design, structured programming using one or more high-level programming languages, systems analysis and design, team management, and a fundamental knowledge of the organizational structure. Courses in the program are designed around realistic business problems and hands-on experience with both hardware and software. As the graduate expands his/her knowledge and skills with specific software and systems, and develops important experience; career opportunities widens into positions, such as systems/network administrator, programmer, systems designer, systems analyst, systems engineer, or MIS manager.

Academic Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree 30 Credits

CIS 260 Operating Systems and Computer Technology
CIS 295 Presentation Management
CIS 320 Information Systems
CIS 340 Web Design for E-commerce
CIS 360 Data Communications in Information Systems
CIS 435 Visual Basic Programming
CIS 440 Database Design and SQL Programming
CIS 455 Internship in Computer Information Systems
CIS 495 Systems Project (capstone)
MGT 412 Organizational Theory and Behavior

Specific Business Core Requirements

CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
CIS 270 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications in Business

Minor (12 Credits)
The minor in Computer Information Systems is designed to supplement the graduate's skills in their major area of study with higher-level skills in information systems technology. All majors require two CIS courses in the Business Core module. Choose any four CIS courses beyond the two CIS requirements in the business core for a total of six CIS courses.

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