Curriculum 2021-2022

CIS is an option for the degree of business administration.

The CIS Department provides an education in computer information systems that gives a student :

• Depth and breadth in computer information systems theory and practice.
• A chance to work on real-world problems, often with clients from the industry.
• Opportunities to learn by doing in and out of the classroom.

Business Core Courses

Students are required to take the 14 core courses in several business disciplines. This foundation gives students rudimentary knowledge of accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, operations management, and international business.  A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in core courses including sub-plan courses for the major in order to receive a degree in the major.

CIS Core Courses

CIS students should first take the following three CIS core courses:

Students must have earned a grade of C (2.0) or better in each of the core courses before registering for any career track course.

CIS Career Track

The CIS Department has established three career tracks in the major. Every CIS major must select one of these career tracks. To graduate with a major in CIS, students must complete the required track core courses and proceed to complete the track elective courses. Consultation on track selection is available through the CIS career track coordinators or the department chair.

• Applications Development - (coordinator: Dr. Hwang)
• Information Security and Forensics - (coordinator: Dr. Greg Carlton)
• Business Intelligence - (coordinator: Dr. Mohammad Salehan) 

♦ Applications Development Career Track

Required Track Elective Courses (choose 4)

♦ Information Security and Forensics Career Track

Required Track Elective Courses (choose 4)

♦ Business Intelligence Career Track

Required Track Elective Courses (choose 4)