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.

IS majors students must earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each CS/CIS/IS course applying to their IS major.

Students must obtain a 2.00 GPA in their (combined) business core and major courses as well as a 2.00 cumulative Northern Michigan University GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security…

Total Credits Required 122
General Education
30-40
Business Core*32
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

Information Systems34
Information Systems Core22
CIS 100 Computer Concepts 2
CIS 155 Software Development I or4
     CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [QUAR]
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.) [INTT]
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [QUAR]
CS 122 Computer Science II (4 cr.)

Other Required Courses24
EC 201 Microeconomic Principles 4
EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles 4
MA 103 Finite Mathematics [QUAR] or4
     MA 104 College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications in Science and Technology (4 cr.) [QUAR] or
     MA 111 College Algebra for Calculus Preparation (4 cr.) [QUAR] or
     MA 115 Precalculus (4 cr.) [QUAR] or
     MA 161 Calculus I (4 cr.) [QUAR]
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [QUAR] 4
PY 100 Introduction to Psychology [SCII] 4
SP 100 Public Address [EFFC] or4
     SP 110 Interpersonal Communication (4 cr.) [INTT] or
     SP 120 Small Group Process (4 cr.)

*Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

This major does not require a minor.