Computer Information Systems Major (CMIJ)(24 hours)

Information technology specialists assist with efficiency and effectiveness of operations through the implementation and maintenance of technology. They may design programs, websites, or web application; manage databases, hardware, software, and develop internet sites; or maintain network systems and equipment. Students will gain expertise in areas including business application development, systems analysis and design, database management, telecommunications, and network administration.

Pre-Major Required Courses

Select one course (3 credit hours) from the following:

CIS 2600 - Business Application Programming Credits: 3 hours
CIS 2610 - Business Mobile Programming Credits: 3 hours
CIS 2800 - Internet Programming Credits: 3 hours

Required Courses

CIS 3600 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3 hours
CIS 4600 - Business Database Applications Credits: 3 hours
CIS 4640 - Business Data Mining Credits: 3 hours
CIS 4990 - Enterprise Project Credits: 3 hours

Elective Courses

Select three courses (9 credit hours) from the following:

CIS 2600 - Business Application Programming Credits: 3 hours
Cannot be used towards the fulfillment of both the pre-major requirement and the elective requirement.
CIS 2610 - Business Mobile Programming Credits: 3 hours
Cannot be used towards the fulfillment of both the pre-major requirement and the elective requirement.
CIS 2640 - Business Reporting and Analysis Credits: 3 hours
CIS 2660 - Networking and Data Communications Credits: 3 hours
CIS 2800 - Internet Programming Credits: 3 hours
Cannot be used towards the fulfillment of both the pre-major requirement and the elective requirement.
CIS 3620 - Information Technology Project Management Credits: 3 hours
CIS 3660 - Information Assurance and Compliance Credits: 3 hours
CIS 3900 - Business Web Architecture Credits: 3 hours
CIS 4100 - Internship Credits: 1 to 4 hours
CIS 4700 - Mobile Commerce Development Credits: 3 hours
CIS 4900 - Electronic Commerce Development Credits: 3 hours
CIS 4950 - eBusiness Technologies Credits: 3 hours
CIS 4960 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4 hours
CIS 4980 - Readings Credits: 1 to 4 hours
CIS 5550 - Topics in Computer Information Systems Credits: 3 hours

Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

The following course meets the baccalaureate-level writing requirement for the major:

BCM 3700 - Integrated Communication in Business Credits: 3 hours

Advanced Economics Course

The advanced ECON requirement may be met by taking one of the following:

ECON 3040 - The Organization of Industries Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3100 - Labor Economics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3200 - Money and Banking Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3800 - International Economics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4000 - Managerial Economics Credits: 3 hours