Information Systems, B.A.S./B.S.

Professors: Breeann Flesch, Jie Liu, Becka Morgan, Scot Morse

Associate professors: Lucas Cordova, Thaddeus Shannon

Mission

The Information Systems degree bridges the study of business and information systems and is less theoretical than the computer science major. An academic focus is placed on the practical application of technology in support of business operation, management and decision making. Graduates receive a solid foundation in enterprise computing. Enterprise computing encompasses various types of enterprise software required to support an organization’s operations and goals. We are committed to preparing graduates to become productive employees.

Learning Outcomes

Design and implement information system solutions to meet organizational needs.
Identify opportunities and implement systems using information technology to improve organizational efficiency and productivity.
Manage ongoing information system operations.

Core Courses

IS 240 Information Management I Credits: 4
IS 270 Operating Systems Credits: 4
IS 278 Networks Credits: 4
IS 301 Information Systems Automation Credits: 4
IS 340 Information Management II Credits: 4
IS 345 Systems Analysis Credits: 4
IS 350 Enterprise Architecture Credits: 4
IS 355 Strategy, Acquisition and Management Credits: 4
IS 440 Systems Administration Credits: 4
IS 470 Project Management Credits: 4
IS 475 Project Implementation Credits: 4
MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics I Credits: 4
MTH 243 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: 4

Choose One

CS 123 Introduction to Information Systems Credits: 4
CS 160 Survey of Computer Science Credits: 4

Choose One

One CS prefix course numbered in the range 130 through 139 inclusive
CS 161 Computer Science I Credits: 4

Choose either the Concentration or Elective Credits

Concentration

Elective Credits: 16

At least 12 upper division credits.

Approved electives include any IS course or CS course above CS 123
and/or
BA 211 Financial Accounting Credits: 4
MTH 232 Elements of Discrete Mathematics II Credits: 4
WR 300 Technical and Workplace Writing Credits: 4

Total Credits: 76

Note:

Information Systems majors must have a grade of C or better in courses that are used to satisfy the major requirements. Students must also have a C or better in all listed prerequisite courses unless waived by the course instructor and the computer science division chair.

Satisfactory Grade Use

Only Earth Science (ES) courses used in the IS: Geographic Information Systems Concentration may be fulfilled with a grade of S.
No other program requirements may be fulfilled with a grade of S.
Do not select Satisfactory/No Credit grading for any other courses that will be used in the program.