Information SystemsBachelor of Science · Concentration in Business Administration

Using Information Technology

Introduces critical evaluation and responsible participation in an increasingly digital society, analyze information sources, identify bias, and examines social, cultural, economic, and ethical influences on technology use. Topics may include web and media literacy, cybersecurity, data literacy, artificial intelligence, and digital citizenship. Emphasis is placed on applying evidence-based reasoning and perspective-taking to support informed decision-making, personal well-being, and responsible engagement in local and global communities.

Introduction to Programming and Computer Science

Introduces all aspects of the programming and problem-solving process and the elements of good programming style. A high-level language is used as a vehicle for introducing these concepts. Laboratory use of the computer in designing, coding, debugging, and executing programs is an integral part of the course.

Hello, World! A First-Year Experience

Provides guidance to first-year university students as they begin their search for directions to take in self-definition, intellectual growth, career choices, and life skills. Only first semester students may enroll.

Fundamentals of Database

Introduces the essential skills of creating, maintaining, and querying a database system. Basic methodologies for transferring data between a database and a program or web page is covered. Also considered are methodologies for database design to ensure consistency and accuracy of the data.

Probability and Statistics - Noncalculus

Object-Oriented Programming

Introduces object-oriented programming and design. A high-level language is used as a vehicle for introducing these concepts. Laboratory use of the computer in designing, coding, debugging, and executing programs is an integral part of the course.

Enabling Business with Information Systems

Integrates topics of management and organizational theory, information and communication theory, and systems theory relevant to managing an organization’s information resources. Focuses on computer and database concepts related to the design, analysis, operation, and control of information systems that aid management decision-making.

Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Explores AI’s growing impact across industries. This course involves exploration of AI’s real-world applications, and is designed for all majors. No technical knowledge or background is required.

MATH 1840, MATH 1910 or ECON 2070

Students choose one of three approved courses.

Oral Communication

Students choose any Compass Core course in Oral Communication. The Compass Core requires 3 credits in this area.

Business Process Integration

Explores the concepts of the enterprise structure and organizational data, master data, transactional data, business scenarios and processes, and business process integration points. The course provides an understanding of the integration points between key business processes. Through hands-on experience using SAP S/4HANA and running case studies, the course allows learning to analyze, execute, and optimize business processes within an ERP framework, preparing for careers in enterprise systems management, business process analysis, and related fields. Dual Listed With: CSCI 5747

Math for Computer Science

Provides a working knowledge of set theory, mathematical induction and recursion, relations and digraphs, functions, trees and languages, finite-state machines, and languages and how these topics are applied to the practice of computer science. Students who are required to take learning support math must successfully complete it before taking this course.

Minor course

A course from the student's minor.

Foundations in Writing

History

Students choose any Compass Core course in History. The Compass Core requires at least 3 credits in this area.

Information Security and Assurance

Presents critical concepts and skills that are related to protecting information assets from harm. Topics include the history of information security, basic security-related terminology and concepts, major classes of threats to information security, model strategies for protecting against those threats, computer forensics, and best practices in information assurance.

Computer Hardware and Network Administration

Introduces concepts and skills necessary to install, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot computers and computer networks. Topics may include installation and replacement of devices interfacing with the motherboard, installation and troubleshooting of operating systems and computer applications, the OSI model of network operation, principles of TCP/IP network operation, bridging, switching, and routing.

Minor course

A course from the student's minor.

Written Communication & Critical Thinking

Cultivate Artistic Awareness

Students choose any Compass Core course in Cultivate Artistic Awareness. The Compass Core requires 3 credits in this area.

Career Readiness for Computing

Presents a variety of professional issues including Computing strategies for finding and securing employment, non-technical elements of professional competence, and strategies for continuing career development after college.

Computer Organization

Presents the physical implementation of the computer including mathematical and logical foundations, component-level design, and an introduction to machine architecture. Topics include Boolean algebra, data representation, logic gates, combinational and sequential circuit design, memory cells, memory subsystems, memory hierarchy, I/O subsystems, I/O handling, interrupts, instruction representation, error detection, and serial protocols.

Information Systems Implementation

Presents implementation and configuration issues in contemporary Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other enterprise-scale information systems. Topics include configuration, organization modeling, role management, decision support, and data integrity.

Minor course

A course from the student's minor.

History or Humanities

Students choose any Compass Core course in History or Humanities.

Humanities

Students choose any Compass Core course in Humanities. The Compass Core requires at least 3 credits in this area.

Database Advanced Topics

Studies the use and underlying principles of database management systems, and approaches for database design with an emphasis on the relational approach, including using good design techniques and implementation methods for both small and large databases and data warehouses. Laboratory use of database software for designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems is an integral part of this course.

Enterprise Programming

Presents enterprise programming to those students who are experienced programmers through the use of contemporary enterprise system development language syntax, frameworks, and development environments. Development project management concepts are discussed.

CSCI elective

Students choose one of 27 approved courses.

Minor course

A course from the student's minor.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Students choose any Compass Core course in Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Compass Core requires at least 3 credits in this area.

Software Engineering I

Introduces software systems development as an engineering discipline. All phases of the software development life cycle are examined. Participation on realistic team projects, use of automated tools, written and oral communication skills, exposure to legal, professional, and ethical issues is stressed.

Upper-level CSCI elective

Students choose one of 23 approved 3000- or 4000-level courses.

Minor course

A course from the student's minor.

Natural Sciences

Students choose any Compass Core course in Natural Sciences (for majors).

Free elective

Students choose any course.

Software Engineering II

Presents software development as an engineering discipline with emphasis on detailed design, implementation, testing, maintenance, project management, verification and validation, configuration management, and software quality assurance. Communications written and oral), participation on team projects, and use of automated tools are integral.

Minor course or CSCI elective

A course from the student's minor, or one of 27 approved courses.

Minor course

A course from the student's minor.

Natural Sciences or Social and Behavioral Sciences

Students choose any Compass Core course in Natural Sciences (for majors) or Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Free elective

Students choose any course.