This program’s objectives are to apply computer theory to business applications and to provide a strong dual knowledge foundation in technical and problem-solving skills. People-oriented career paths lead to positions as computer consultants, analysts, trainers and high-tech marketers. Alternate careers as software programmers, database managers and network administrators tie the technical skills to the support and use of computer systems.

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For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos258.htm

Total Credits Required 128
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Business Core32
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I 4
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II 4
FIN 351 Financial Management I 4
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management 4
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business 4
MGT 325 Operations Management 4
MGT 344 Managerial Communication 4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing 4

Business Computer Information Systems34
Computer Information Systems Core22
CIS 100 Computer Concepts 2
CIS 155 Software Development I or4
     CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [Div V]
CIS 212 Computer Assisted Problem Solving for Business 2
CIS 226 Introduction to Networks and Security 4
CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design 4
CIS 415 Systems Development Project or2
     CIS 491 Internship in Computer Information Systems (1 - 8 cr.) for 2 cr.
CIS 464 Database Management Systems 4
Choice of 12 credits from the following12
(at least 8 credits must be 300 level or above)
Any CIS Course not taken for the Core (1-8 cr.)
MGT 228 Customer Service (2 cr.)
MGT 355 Methods of Training (4 cr.)
MKT 470 E-Commerce and Marketing (4 cr.)
CS 101 Web Site Construction (4 cr.) [Div V]
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [Div V]
CS 122 Computer Science II (4 cr.)

Other Required Courses24
EC 201 Microeconomic Principles 4
EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles 4
MA 103 Finite Mathematics [Div II] or4
     MA 104 College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications in Science and Technology (4 cr.) [Div II] or
     MA 111 College Algebra for Calculus Preparation (4 cr.) [Div II] or
     MA 115 Precalculus (4 cr.) [Div II] or
     MA 161 Calculus I (5 cr.) [Div II]
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [Div V] 4
PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science [Div II] or4
     PY 100H Honors Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [Div II] or
     PY 100L Psychology as a Natural Science with Laboratory (4 cr.) [Div II] or
     PY 100S Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [Div II]
SP 100 Public Address or4
     SP 110 Interpersonal Communication (4 cr.) or
     SP 120 Small Group Process (4 cr.)

General Electives Outside the College of Business6

This major does not require a minor.