Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems prepares the learner for entry-level jobs in a diverse set of positions within the field of information technology.
The computer information systems degree focuses on developing skills within the realms of software engineering, network engineering, and technology management. The knowledge domains covered within this program include: introductory and advanced compiled programming, scripting and automation, network design, network architecture, systems analysis, introductory and advanced security, mobile application development, database management, project management, and information technology management. The knowledge domains outlined by this program will develop the learner’s theoretical and practical understanding of these topics to foster innovation and to enable a well-rounded approach when assisting organizations with achieving business objectives.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet BSU mission and goals:
Identification of issues and strategies for designing and implementing computer-based information systems in a variety of computing and business environments.
A robust understanding of networking and routing technologies.
A thorough working knowledge of multiple modern computer programming and scripting languages.
Working knowledge of at least one modern database management system.
A thorough understanding of security concepts as they relate to information systems.
To develop the skills necessary for managing and leading information technology projects and teams.
Program Outline
To obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems, learners must earn 126.0 semester credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
| Upper Division Computer Information Systems Major Courses (39.0 credit hours) | |
| Supporting Client Operating Systems | 4.0 credit hours |
| Essentials of Networking | 4.0 credit hours |
| Managing/Maintaining Server OS | 4.0 credit hours |
| Multi-User Operating Systems (Linux) | 4.0 credit hours |
| Principles of Information Security | 4.0 credit hours |
| Internetworking Technologies (Routing) | 4.0 credit hours |
| Discrete Mathematics and Probability | 4.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Algorithms | 4.0 credit hours |
| Web Systems | 4.0 credit hours |
| C# (Sharp) Programming I | 4.0 credit hours |
| Java Programming I | 4.0 credit hours |
| Java Programming II | 4.0 credit hours |
| Upper Division General Education Courses (9.0 credit hours) | |
| Software Design | 3.0 credit hours |
| Operating Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Mobile Application Development | 3.0 credit hours |
| Theory of Computation | 3.0 credit hours |
| Cloud & Internet Computing | 3.0 credit hours |
| Web Server Administration | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Linux Administration | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Routing Technology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Ethical Hacking | 3.0 credit hours |
| Systems Analysis | 3.0 credit hours |
| Database Management Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Project Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Information Technology Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Upper Division General Education Courses (9.0 credit hours) | |
| Intermediate Statistics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Professional Writing | 3.0 credit hours |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 credit hours |
| Management Information Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
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