Computer Information Systems
Degree Requirements
The program requirements listed are updated from time to time as information changes and may vary from what is in the University Bulletin. In the case of any discrepancy, the Bulletin will prevail. The University reserves the right to terminate or change these requirements as and when it deems appropriate.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The School of Computer & Information Sciences?Computer Information Systems combines knowledge of leading edge technologies and systems methodologies with an understanding of the ever changing, dynamic business environment. This degree is ideal for students who are interested in working with technology to find solutions to technical and business problems. Students learn to analyze, optimize, and improve existing business processes and information systems. Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in systems analysis & design, software engineering, database management, project management, and business process design.
Total Degree Requirements (128 SH)
Core Studies Requirements (45 SH)
Foundational Courses (28 SH)
- CS 208--Computer Science Fundamentals (3 SH)
- CS 361--Control Structures (3 SH)
- CS 362--Data Structures (3 SH)
- CIS 425--System Analysis and Design* (3 SH)
- CIS 445--Database Management* (3 SH)
- BA 300--Business Systems in a Sustainable Society (3 SH)
- AC 325--Accounting Principles & Management Concepts (4 SH)
- MT 270--Introduction to Statistics (3 SH)
- MT 320--Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (3 SH)
* Lower division course work acceptable in transfer.
Upper Division Requirements (30 SH)
- CIS 418--Ethics for the Information Technology Professional (3 SH)
- CS 432--Modern Software Engineering (3 SH)
- CIS 448--Information Technology Project Management (3 SH)
- CS 450--Data Networks (3 SH)
- CIS 455--Management Information Systems (3 SH)
- CIS 457--Business Process Reengineering (3 SH)
- CIS 460--Decision Support Systems (3 SH)
- CIS 463--E-Commerce Technology Management (3 SH)
- CIS 493--Senior Capstone (3 SH)
One of the following two courses:
- CS 434--Object-Oriented Programming using Java
- CS 436--Object-Oriented Programming using C++ (3 SH)
General Electives (13 - 25SH)
- If a minor is completed: (13 SH)
- If a minor is not completed: (25 SH)
COMBINED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES
The combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and Master of Science in the School of Computer & Information Sciences admit students to the Master of Science program during the junior year of their Bachelor of Science program to work towards both BSCIS and MS degrees in the School of Computer & Information Sciences. The combined degree can be completed with a total of 152 semester hours and allows four graduate courses to be taken as part of the Bachelor of Science degree, early planning of the Master of Science portion of the program and more flexible and efficient course scheduling.
Total Degree Requirements (152 SH)
Core Requirements (45 SH)
Foundational Courses (28 SH)
- CS 208--Computer Science Fundamentals (3 SH)
- CS 361--Control Structures (3 SH)
- CS 362--Data Structures (3 SH)
- CIS 425--System Analysis and Design* (3 SH)
- CIS 445--Database Management* (3 SH)
- BA 300--Business Systems in a Sustainable Society (3 SH)
- AC 325--Accounting Principles & Management Concepts (4 SH)
- MT 270--Introduction to Statistics (3 SH)
- MT 320--Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (3 SH)
* Lower division course work acceptable in transfer.
Upper Division Requirements (39 SH)
- CIS 418--Ethics for the Information Technology Professional (3 SH)
- CS 432--Object-Oriented Model-Based Software Engineering (3 SH)
- CIS 448--Information Technology Project Management (3 SH)
- CS 450--Data Networks (3 SH)
- CIS 455--Management Information Systems (3 SH)
- CIS 457--Business Process Reengineering (3 SH)
- CIS 460--Decision Support Systems (3 SH)
- CIS 463--E-Commerce Technology Management (3 SH)
- MSCC 610--Information Systems Concepts (3 SH)
- MSCC 697--Information Technology Research Methods (3 SH)
- MSXX 6XX --Graduate Level Requirement (3 SH)
- MSXX 6XX--Graduate Level Requirement (3 SH)
One of the following two courses:
- CS 434--Object-Oriented Programming using Java(3 SH)
- CS 436--Object-Oriented Programming using C++ (3 SH)
General Electives (4- 16SH)
- If a minor is completed: (4SH)
- If a minor is not completed: (16 SH)
Graduate Degree Requirements (24 SH)
Nine semester hours selected from one of the following SCIS graduate programs (9 SH):
- Database Technologies
- Information Assurance
- Information Technology Management
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering