Computer Information Systems Programs
The Computer Information Systems Department offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems, an undergraduate Minor in Computer Information Systems, and a graduate Master of Science Degree in Information Technology.
CIS Majors
During the first two years, students working toward their computer information systems degree take courses primarily from the General Education and Business Core, though they are encouraged to begin major courses in their sophomore year. To complete the major requirements, students must take the following nine CIS courses:
- Data and Information Management
- Programming Fundamentals
- Business Processing and Communication Infrastructure
- Object-Oriented Application Development
- Business Systems Analysis and Modeling
- Database Management Systems
- Multi-Tiered Application Development
- Advanced Net-Centric Computing
- IS Project Management and Practice
CIS Minors
The CIS Department offers a minor that provides the skills and understanding needed by non-CIS professionals who wish to contribute to information systems initiatives. It complements any business major by adding IT competency to the knowledge and skills you learn in your major studies. The minor focuses on the application of computer technology to everyday business operations and activities. The program requires three courses:
- Business Information Systems Analysis and Design
- Information Retrieval and Reporting
An additional three hours of CIS electives completes the minor requirements in the computer information systems degree. Students often choose the courses World Wide Web; Operating System Technology: World of Windows; and Web-based Graphics Development for their electives.
