Information Systems
The Department of Computing Science offers three majors, Computing Science, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity. The Information Systems program is designed to provide students with a strong academic background in computing within the context of an increasingly technology-driven society. Graduates will demonstrate fundamental competency in the core topics of computer science and also demonstrate knowledge in another area so they can apply their computing understanding to that area.
Major Requirements
Students pursuing a degree in Information Systems must complete the following CS Core, CS Electives, required quantitative analysis course, and required supporting concentration. A minimum grade of “C” is required in any course used as a prerequisite to a CS course.
The following courses are required:
CS Core Courses
| CS 158 | Application Development I | 4 |
| CS 160 | Application Development II | 4 |
| CS 330 | Networks & Wireless Communica | 3 |
| CS 360 | Database Design & Development | 3 |
| CS 377 | Social Issues Prof Practice | 3 |
| CS 395SI | Software Engineering | 4 |
| CS 455WI | Project Management & Practice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
CS Electives
CS xxx
| Choose three (3) Computing Science (CS) courses numbered 300 or above | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
CS xxx: May include one (1) internship and/or one (1) independent study.
Quantitative Analysis course
Required for Management Information Systems and Business Analytics Concentrations:
Or
Required for Geographic Information Systems and Human Centric Digital Design:
Supporting Concentration Courses
Students must select a concentration in collaboration with a Computing Science faculty. Concentrations are available in Geographical Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Human Centric Digital Design, and Business Analytics. The supporting concentration courses are selected as a cohesive body of knowledge and serve to prepare the student to function as an IS professional in that environment.
Geographic Information Systems
Students must complete a minimum of 15 hours, one course from each of the five categories below:
Management Information Systems
Students must complete 18 credit hours in Management/ Decision Science Information Management classes:
Human Centric Digital Design
Students must complete 15 credit hours in Art classes:
Business Analytics
Students must complete 18 credit hours in Management/ Decision Science Information Management classes:
Total Credit Hours: 15-18
Total Credit Hours: 52-55
Information Systems Major Important Notes:
- Students who wish to double major (or minor) in Computing Science or Information Systems and Cybersecurity will only be allowed to double count courses specifically required for both programs. Upper division electives may not be counted toward both programs simultaneously.