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Business Computer Information Systems Major

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. Students select an area of emphasis from end-user training, Web development or networking administration. 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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Total Credits Required for Degree 128
Liberal Studies 30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
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
Business Computer Information Systems 34
Technology Core 18
CIS 100 Computer Concepts 2
CIS 155 Software Development I 4
CIS 212 Computer Assisted Problem Solving for Business 2
CIS 220 Network Concepts 2
CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design 4
CIS 464 Database Management Systems 4
Area of Concentration 
Choose an area of concentration from the following: 
End User Training 16
CIS 415 Systems Development Project 2
MGT 228 Customer Service 2
MGT 355 Methods of Training 4
Approved CIS Electives* 8
Web Development 16
CIS 351 User Interface Design 4
CIS 355 Web Applications Programming 4
CIS 415 Systems Development Project or2
     CIS 491 Internship in Computer Information Systems (1-8 cr.)
Approved CIS Electives* 6
Networking Administration 16
CIS 230 Novell Network Operating Systems I 2
CIS 234 Microsoft Network Operating Systems I 2
CIS 330 Novell Network Operating Systems II or4
     CIS 334 Microsoft Network Operating Systems II (4 cr.)
CIS 355 Web Applications Programming 4
Approved CIS Elective(s)* 4
Other Required Courses 24
EC 201 Microeconomic Principles 4
EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles 4
MA 103 Finite Mathematics [III] or4
     MA 104 College Algebra with Applications in the Sciences and Technologies (4 cr.) [III] or
     MA 111 College Algebra for Calculus Preparation (4 cr.) [III] or
     MA 115 Precalculus (4 cr.) [III] or
     MA 161 Calculus I (5 cr.) [III]
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [V] 4
PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science [IV] or4
     PY 100H Honors Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [III] or
     PY 100L Psychology as a Natural Science with Laboratory (4 cr.) [III] or
     PY 100S Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [III]
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 Business 6
*Approved CIS Electives 
Applied to Concentration 
CIS 112 Microsoft Applications for Business Students (2 cr.)
CIS 230 Novell Network Operating Systems I (2 cr.)
CIS 234 Microsoft Network Operating Systems I (2 cr.)
CIS 330 Novell Network Operating Systems II (4 cr.)
CIS 334 Microsoft Network Operating Systems II (4 cr.)
CIS 351 User Interface Design (4 cr.)
CIS 355 Web Applications Programming (4 cr.)
CIS 415 Systems Development Project (2 cr.)
CIS 416 Advanced Systems Development Project (1-3 cr.)
CIS 440 Management Information Systems (4 cr.)
CIS 490 Seminar on Information Systems and Information Technology (2-4 cr.)
CIS 491 Internship in Computer Information Systems (1-8 cr.)

This major does not require a minor.

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