Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Business Administration with a Concentration in Network Management (B.B.A.)
A Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) focuses on the applications and implications of computing in the world of business. We have two areas for students to concentrate their skills: General Computer Information Systems and Network Management.
Network Management Concentration
The General Network Management Concentration prepares students for careers as Network Administrator, Network Specialist, Network Security Consultant, Technical Support Representative, IT Support Administrator, and Computer Network Support Specialist. Students learn skills such as managing networks, installing and configuring networks, monitoring network activity, managing network resources, and investigating network activity.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 52.1201
Summary Checklist for General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1 | ||
| A: Written Communication | 3 | |
| B: Written Communication | 3 | |
| C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Element 2 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Element 3 | ||
| A: Arts | 3 | |
| B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Element 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Element 5 | ||
| A: Historical Science | 3 | |
| B: Social Behaviorial Science | 3 | |
| Element 6 | ||
| Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| BUS 100 | Professional Development One | 1 |
| Writing Intensive Course (hours incorporated into Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives category) | ||
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| ACCT - Computer Information System majors will fulfill ACCT with the following. (Credit hours may be incorporated into Major or Supporting requirements) | ||
| Integrated Strategic Mgmnt | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Business Core Courses | ||
| Professional Development Series: | ||
| BUS 200 | Professional Development Two | 1 |
| BUS 300 | Professional Development Three | 1 |
| BUS 400 | Professional Development Four | 1 |
| Nature of Business: | ||
| BUS 101 | Nature of Business | 3 |
| Fundamentals Series: Environment and Tools of Business | ||
| Environment of Business | ||
| BUS 204 | Fundamentals of Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| Tools of Business | ||
| BUS 206 | Fund of Prob Solving w Excel | 3 |
| BUS 207 | Fund of Interpersonal Bus Comm | 3 |
| BUS 209 | Fundamentals of Financial and Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Essential Series: Functions of Business | ||
| BUS 301W | Fundamentals of Formal Commun. | 3 |
| BUS 302 | Essentials of Finance | 3 |
| BUS 303 | Essentials of Org Behav/HR Mgt | 3 |
| BUS 304 | Essentials of MIS | 3 |
| BUS 305 | Essentials of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 306 | Essentials of Supply Chain Mgt | 3 |
| Mastery of Business: | ||
| BUS 402 | Integrated Strategic Mgmnt | 3 |
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Fundamentals Series: Environment and Tools of Business | ||
| Element 2, three hours, and Element 5B, three hours, included above | ||
| Environment of Business | ||
| Fundamentals of Microeconomics (Element 5B) G | ||
| ECO 231 | Fundamentals of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Tools of Business | ||
| Algebra: Polynomials (Element 2) G | ||
| Algebra: Functions & Matrices (Element 2) G | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | ||
| College Algebra (Element 2) G | ||
| Applied Calculus (Element 2) G | ||
| STA 270 | Applied Statistics | 4 |
| Major Core | ||
| CIS 215 | Introduction to Business Programming | 3 |
| CIS 240 | Introduction to Web Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 335 | Data Base Management | 3 |
| CIS 340 | Electronic Business Technologies and Tools | 3 |
| CIS 375 | Networks and Telecommunication | 3 |
| CIS 380 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 410 | Project Management and Practice | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | 9 | |
General Computer Information Systems | ||
Network Management | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from seven hours of free electives | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education Requirement above.
Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CIS 420 | Forensic Computing: Network Analysis | 3 |
| or CIS 475 | Advanced Telecommunications | |
| Choose from three hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Network Switches & Routers | ||
| Microcomputer & Network Security | ||
| Advanced LANSs and PC Communication | ||
| Choose from three hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Applied Learning in Computer Information Systems | ||
| Forensic Computing: Network Analysis | ||
| Advanced Telecommunications | ||
| Network Switches & Routers | ||
| Microcomputer & Network Security | ||
| Advanced LANSs and PC Communication | ||
Upper-division course approved by the department | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |