Area in Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Note: This information is based on the 2009-2011 Undergraduate bulletin. Please refer to the printed version for questions related to prior bulletins. Requirements for Honors program are NOT shown here.

Total curriculum requirements: 120-125 credit hours.

Category / Block	Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB)	BAB
Oral and written Communication	[9] ENG105, COM161
Scientific inquiry, Methodologies and Quantitative skills	[11-12] MAT140 (4), MAT220, Science elective with lab (4-5)
World History, Literature & Philosophy	[6] HUM211, CIV201	[9] add one course from this block
Social & Self awareness, responsible citizenship	[6] ECO230+ one course in ethics, social responsibility and civic engagement
Global awareness, cultural diversity, Art	[3] One course from this block	[9] add six hours at the 2xx level or above in a single foreign language
University Studies Electives	[6] CSC199 Introduction to Information Technology, ECO231+ one elective from the above groups (no two courses in this block may come from the same group)
University studies total BSB - 41-43 hours, BAB – 47-49 hours
Business core	[41] ACC200, ACC201, BPA099 (1), BPA215, BPA442, CIS243 Business Statistics - I(2), CIS343 Business Statistics - II (2), CIS307 Decision Support Technologies, ECO310, FIN330, LST240, MKT360, MGT350, MGT443, MGT590
CIS core	[20] CSC101 Introduction to Problem Solving Using Computers, CSC232 Visual Basic Programming I (4), CIS317 Principles of Information Systems Analysis and Design, CIS399 (499) Topics in Information Systems (1), CIS407 Advanced Database Management Systems, CIS420 Senior Capstone Project, TSM133
Options (Pick one)	[Business 15] CIS433, CIS545 Enterprise Resource Planning, CSC125 Internet and Web Page Design, TSM530 Systems Planning (CIS) + one business elective [Technology - 15] CIS325 E-Business Programming, CIS425 Building E-Business with Web Design, [CSC260 Application Program Development in COBOL I / CIS545 Enterprise Resource Planning], CSC332 Visual Basic Programming II + ONE CIS/CSC/TSM elective
Free electives	Fill this with electives as needed to bring the total hours earned to 120
Total hours	(120-125)

Notes:

Unless noted otherwise, all courses are 3 credits
Choices, when available, are enclosed in brackets [ ]

Minor in CIS
The department also offers a minor in Computer Information Systems for those interested in the field, but with primary interest elsewhere. The courses required to complete this minor include:

CSC101 Introduction to Problem Solving Using Computers, CSC199 Introduction to Information Technology, CSC232 Visual Basic Programming I (4), CSC260 Application Program Development in COBOL I, CIS307 Decision Support Technologies, CIS317 Principles of Information Systems Analysis and Design and one course in CIS/CSC/TSM at the 3xx level or above (with CIS advisor approval).