Computer Information Systems, B.S.

A total of 184 units is required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, of which 108 units are in the major. All degree candidates must complete 78 units in courses outside the College of Business and Economics. See Undergraduate Studies: General Information for details concerning these other units. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives.

Requirements for the Major (108 units)

Two options, Information Systems and Information Technology, are offered in the CIS Major program.

Both options require a common core of 88 units of lower and upper division courses in the College of Business and Economics. In addition, each student with upper division standing must select an option.

Core Requirements (88 units)

Lower Division Required Courses (32 units)

Upper Division Required Courses (56 units)

Options (20 units)

Option 1: Information Systems (20 units)

This option prepares students for careers as information systems professionals in different career fields (such as accounting, marketing, finance, human resources etc.) in which they support personal and organizational computing activities develop and maintain enterprise information systems; or work in information centers. Students in other business disciplines may pursue this option for a dual degree because it requires only a few additional courses.

Information Systems Electives (8 units)

Select 8 units from the following list:

CIS 320 - Data Processing and Analytics (4)
CIS 361 - Web Design and Development (4)
CIS 383 - Multimedia and Game Application Programming (4)
CIS 437 - Security Risk Management and Internal Controls (4)
CIS 438 - Computer Forensics and Investigations (4)
CIS 445 - Network Application Development
CIS 451 - Fundamentals of ERP Technology (4)
CIS 454 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems (4) **
(when applicable)
CIS 457 - Advanced Java Programming (4)
CIS 458 - E-business Application Development with Oracle (4)
CIS 459 - Advanced Information Systems Development (4)
CIS 472 - Wireless Communications and Networks (4)
CIS 473 - Network Security Essentials and Practice (4)
CIS 476 - Project Planning with Microsoft Project 4
CIS 485 - Local Area Networks (4)
CIS 486 - Managing Information Systems Projects (4)
CIS 487 - Decision Support Systems (4)
CIS 488 - Information Security (4)
CIS 498 - Cooperative Education in Information Systems (1–4) *
(others with adviser approval)
*Total of CIS 398 and CIS 498 units may not exceed 8 units and must be approved by the adviser

**Total of CIS 454 units may not exceed 8 units.

Business and Economics or other Electives (12 units)

Select 12 units of upper division courses from one functional area within the College of Business and Economics from the following list:
(Other functional areas outside of the college of business and economics can be considered with the approval of the advisor.)

Option 2: Information Technology (20 units)

This option provides students with the specialized knowledge needed for IT professional employment in all size organizations and offers the choice of a wide variety of in-depth courses in specific areas of information systems. The elective courses will allow students to prepare for certifications in various it tracks including, but not limited to, application development, enterprise systems and networking, and information assurance. See the information systems departmental advisors for more information.

Information Technology Electives (20 units)

Select 20 units from the following list:

Notes:

*Total CIS 398 and 498 units for the Computer Information Systems major may not exceed 8 and require adviser approval.

**Total of CIS 454 units may not exceed 8 units.

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