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Department of Computer Information Systems

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Degree

Major in Computer Information Systems  (Major Code: 308)

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum” section of the catalog.
For all bachelor of business administration degree requirements, students must take ECON 2301.

B.B.A. Degree Requirements

The B.B.A. degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) has two distinct concentrations: traditional computer information systems (CIS) and decision management.  The focus of the computer information systems concentration is on integrating information technology solutions and business processes to meet the information needs of business and other enterprises, enabling them to achieve their objectives in an effective and efficient way.  The computer information systems concentration provides students a solid theoretical background in requirements analysis, business software development, design, database design, data mining, visualization, networking and web-based applications development.  The decision management concentration focuses on the essential concepts, paradigms, and tools to successfully manage work processes and people in a wide spectrum of business enterprises.  It prepares students for managing critical operations issues such as resource planning, quality management and assurance, productivity, business process flow improvement, data analysis, data mining, project management, systems integration, inventory planning, supply chain management, system thinking and decision support systems.

Computer Information Systems Requirements

  • CIS (or IDM) 1315, 2390, and 3350.
  • CIS (or IDM) 2315, 3312, 4360, and 4390.
  • Nine hours from CIS (or IDM) 3372, 3382, 3385, 3390, 4398, 4310, 4331, 4350, 4372, 4382, or 4392.
  • Additional electives to total 120 hours.

Decision Management Concentration Requirements

  • CIS (or IDM) 1315, 2390, and 3350.
  • Twelve hours from CIS (or IDM) 2315, 3310, 3342, 4310, 4331, 4343, 4352, or 4358.
  • Nine hours of advanced CIS (or IDM) electives.
  • Additional electives to total 120 hours.

Minor in Computer Information Systems

The minor in computer information systems is available to any student pursuing a B.B.A. degree. Students wishing to complete a minor in computer information systems must take CIS 1315, 2390, 3350 and nine hours of advanced CIS (or IDM) electives.