Management Information Systems, B.S.

This program emphasizes the relationship between computer science and business and prepares students for professional careers in areas such as systems analysis and design.

Baccalaureate Degree and Residency Requirements

All requirements for an undergraduate degree are listed under Academic Policies and Regulations in the undergraduate introductory section of this catalog. These requirements include a graduation requirement of at least one course in religion or theology.

General Education Requirements

The 42 credit hours of general education requirements are presented in the General Education section of this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline.

Learning Outcomes

The student outcomes for the BS in Management Information Systems degree program are the following:

Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify problems.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leaders or a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Students will demonstrate the ability to support the delivery and management of information systems within specific application environments.

Courses Required for the Major

CIS 110 - Computer Applications: Spreadsheet Credit(s): 3
CIS 120 - Overview of Computer and Information Science Credit(s): 3
CIS 125 - Introduction to Cybersecurity and Cyber Crime and Policies Credit(s): 3
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Advanced Programming using C++ Credit(s): 4
CIS 210 - Object-Oriented Programming (Java) Credit(s): 4
CIS 288 - Portfolio A Credit(s): 0
CIS 290 - IT Project Management Credit(s): 3
CIS 330 - Database Management Systems Credit(s): 3
CIS 340 - Concepts of Telecommunications and Networking Credit(s): 3
CIS 355 - Principles of Operating Systems Credit(s): 3
CIS 474 - Software Engineering I Credit(s): 3
CIS 498 - Senior Portfolio Credit(s): 1
CIS 499 - Senior Synthesis Credit(s): 3

Two Electives Chosen from the Following (6 credits)

*At most one of the three courses may be chosen from among these courses.

CIS 200 - Scientific Computing Languages Credit(s): 3
CIS 310 - Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Credit(s): 3
CIS 356 - Operating System Security and Administration Credit(s): 3
CIS 396 - Topics in Management Information Systems Credit(s): 1-4 *
CIS 400 - Information Technology Audit Credit(s): 3
CIS 445 - Network Security and Management Credit(s): 3
CIS 451 - .NET Programming Environment Credit(s): 3
CIS 455 - Machine Learning I Credit(s): 3
CIS 472 - Android Programming Credit(s): 3
OR
CIS 473 - iOS Programming Credit(s): 3
CIS 475 - Software Engineering II Credit(s): 3
CIS 482 - Research in Management Information Systems Credit(s): 1-4 *
CIS 486 - Internship in Management Information Systems Credit(s): 1-4 *
CIS 492 - Independent Study in Management Information Systems Credit(s): 1-4 *
CIS 496 - Advanced Topics in Management Information Systems Credit(s): 1-4 *

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

Students chose 1 of the following two path options.

Concentrations

Cybersecurity Concentration

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