Information Systems (formerly Computer Information Systems)

14 courses (BPhil or BSGS)

Information systems is the branch of computer science that focuses on analyzing the information needs of organizations and devising IT solutions that meet cost requirements and promote the organization's strategic goals. Individuals trained in this major must learn about current and emerging information systems while developing the communication skills that allow them to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Students with this major are prepared to work in a variety of technology-related jobs in business, nonprofit and educational settings.

Curriculum:

Programming

• CIS 212 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming*
• CIS 314 Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming*

Electives

9 of the following:

• CIS 213 Introduction to Computer Systems
• CIS 311 Data Structures and Data Management
• CIS 313 Telecommunications and Computer Networks*
• CIS 317 Introduction to Databases*
• CIS 345 Information Security
• CIS 350 Strategic Information Systems*
• CIS 360 Requirements Management
• CIS 365 Enterprise Software Development
• CIS 370 Systems Analysis and Design
• CIS 380 Wireless Communications
• CIS 385 Understanding Technology and Human Interaction
• CIS 395 Special Topics in Computer Science

Project Course

• CIS 394 Software Project Management and Development*

Other Courses

• MATH 202 Finite Mathematics
• STAT 202 Introduction to Statistics

Notes: Students with no prior programming experience should complete CIS 110 Introduction to Computer Programming before enrolling in CIS 212 or starting the information systems major.

* Offered through the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems program.

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