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Computer Information Systems Degree
Why would I want a Computer Information Systems degree?
If you like working with
computers and solving problems and are creative, you may be successful in a career in
computer information systems (CIS). Graduates with a degree in CIS enjoy
opportunities in one of the fastest growing fields in the United States.
What career opportunities would I be
prepared for?
The CIS program at USI is designed to prepare you to
develop and support information systems using computers in a business or organizational environment.
(The
Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP) model curriculum
is used as the primary curriculum guide for this program.)
What is the objective of a CIS degree?
The primary objective of the computer information systems major is to
provide you with knowledge, abilities, and attitudes to function
effectively as applications programmer/analysts and with the educational
background and desire to pursue lifelong professional development.
What will I study?
You will study the following:
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Will I have internship and co-op opportunities?
Opportunities to participate in USI's Business and
Professional Practice Program will be available to you. This is a partnership between USI and employers.
Junior and senior CIS majors are employed in part-time (internship) or
full-time (co-op) positions.
CIS majors in this program have worked for manufacturing companies, accounting firms, large and small businesses, non-profits, and government agencies. The internships and co-ops allow you to learn professional skills in the professional environment while earning college credits.
Information about these opportunities can be obtained through the College of Business or the Career Services Office.
What
courses do I need to take to earn a degree in CIS?
- 53 hours in the University Core Curriculum program. All Business Administration majors are required to take the following courses as part of the UCC requirements:
Introduction to Psychology |
3 hours | |
Survey of Calculus /or/ Calculus I |
3 hours /or/ 4 hours |
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And excluding the following: |
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Policy Formulation and
Administration |
3 hours | |
- 31 hours in the College of Business Core which includes MNGT 452.
- 10 hours of electives including at least 3 hours of 300/400 level courses.
- 30 hours of computer information systems major requirements:
Introduction
to Programming Logic |
3 hours | |
Management Information
Systems |
3 hours | |
Data Communications |
3 hours | |
Systems Analysis and
Design |
3 hours | |
Introduction
to Database Concepts |
3 hours | |
Web
Development |
3 hours | |
Applied Software
Development Project |
3 hours | |
SUBTOTAL for major requirements: |
21 hours |
6 hours of programming language requirement (Choose from Object-Oriented Programming, C#, Visual Basic or other languages as offered)
| Object-Oriented Programming and Object-Oriented Design and Methodology |
3 hours 3 hours |
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-or- |
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Introduction
to C# Programming and Advanced C# Programming |
3 hours 3 hours |
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-or- |
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Microcomputer-Based Programming
(VB) and Advanced Microcomputer-Based Programming |
3 hours 3 hours |
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SUBTOTAL of programming language requirement: |
6 hours | |
3 hours of CIS Elective from the following:
Mark-up
Language Programming |
3 hours | |
Introduction to
E-Business |
3 hours | |
Using VBA |
3 hours | |
Managing
Information Technology |
3 hours | |
Special Topics in CIS or directed CIS
elective |
3 hours | |
| SUBTOTAL of CIS elective: | 3 hours | |
| TOTAL CIS major hours (21 + 6 + 3): | 30 hours | |
124 total hours required for a baccalaureate degree. These hours must include classes to meet the 39-hour upper division (300/400 level) course requirements. A minimum 2.2 GPA in all business courses and a 2.0 overall GPA are also required.
How do I know which classes I
should take each semester?
See a suggested four-year program in
Computer Information Systems. Keep in mind that this list does
not take the place of meeting with your advisor.
