The Business Information Systems program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in business with a focus on information technology. The major satisfies the business sector's need for well-rounded technology professionals. As technology managers, graduates of this program are responsible for delivering information services while cost-effectively administering their organization's information resources and technology. The Business Information Systems program enables graduates to understand the interaction, planning, development, and operations of information systems and information sharing within a business or organization.
This cross-disciplinary program combines topics from our Computer Information Technology degree and our Business Administration degree to create a unique program that gives you the opportunity to blend your passion for technology with your business and leadership skills.
I. Required courses for the major (16 units)
BUS | 124 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
BUS | 126 | Business and the Legal Environment | 3.0 |
CIS | 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3.0 |
CIS | 160 | Computer Harware & Software | 4.0 |
ECON | 101 | Introduction to Micro Economics | 3.0 |
II. Select at least three (3.0) Elective Units:
ACCT | 099 | Practical Accounting | 3.0 |
ACCT | 210 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4.0 |
ACCT | 220 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4.0 |
ACCT | 240 | Computer Accounting | 3.0 |
BUS | 260 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
ECON | 102 | Introduction to Macro Economics | 3.0 |
III. Select at least three (3.0) Elective Units:
CIS | 115 | Outlook | 1.0 |
CIS | 120 | Microsoft Word I | 1.0 |
CIS | 121 | MIcrosoft Word II | 1.0 |
CIS | 124 | Excel I | 1.0 |
CIS | 125 | Excel II | 1.0 |
CIS | 128 | Microsoft Access | 1.0 |
CIS | 130 | PowerPoint I | 1.0 |
CIS | 131 | PowerPoint II | 3.0 |
CIS | 161 | Introduction to Cybersecurity:Ethical Hacking | 3.0 |
CIS | 162 | Computer Network Fundamentals | 3.0 |
CIS | 163 | Routing and Switching | 3.0 |
CIS | 166 | Digital Forensics Fundamentals | 3.0 |
CIS | 167 | Systems and Network Administration | 3.0 |
CIS | 202 | Programming Concepts and Methodologies | 3.0 |
CIS | 210 | Programming in C++ | 3.0 |
*If not used forsection I. programming units.
Total Major Units | 22.0-23.0 |
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