Computer Information Systems, B.S.B.A.

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Foundation of Knowledge for Business Hours: 36

Major Requirements

The following 30 hours in the major:

CIS 235 - Foundations of Information Technology Credits: (3)
CIS 240 - Business Applications Development I Credits: (3)
CIS 253 - Microcomputer Applications Credits: (3)
CIS 335 - Enterprise Technology Management Credits: (3)
CIS 340 - Business Applications Development II Credits: (3)
CIS 453 - Database Management Systems Credits: (3)
CIS 455 - Computer Information Systems Analysis and Design Credits: (3)
CIS 465 - Applications Development III Credits: (3)

Required Electives: 6 hours

CIS 389 - Cooperative Education in Information Systems Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
CIS 493 - Topics in Information Systems Credits: (1-3, R15)

Electives

General electives Credits: (12)

Curriculum Guide for Computer Information Systems, B.S.B.A. Degree

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
190 series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)

CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)
MATH 135 - Statistics, Functions, and Rates of Change Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P3 History Credits: (3)

ACCT 251 - Accounting Principles I—Financial Credits: (3)
CIS 251 - Management Information Systems Credits: (3)
ECON 231 - Introductory Microeconomics and Social Issues Credits: (3)
LAW 230 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

ACCT 252 - Accounting Principles II—Managerial Credits: (3)
CIS 235 - Foundations of Information Technology Credits: (3)
CIS 240 - Business Applications Development I Credits: (3)
ECON 232 - Introductory Macroeconomics and Social Issues Credits: (3)
MGT 235 - Statistics Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

CIS 335 - Enterprise Technology Management Credits: (3)
CIS 340 - Business Applications Development II Credits: (3)
MGT 300 - Introduction to Management Credits: (3)
MGT 305 - Quantitative Business Analysis Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

CIS 304 - Business Communications Credits: (3)
CIS 453 - Database Management Systems Credits: (3)
CIS 455 - Computer Information Systems Analysis and Design Credits: (3)
FIN 305 - Financial Management Credits: (3)
MGT 306 - Behavioral Science in Organizations Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
General Electives Credits: (3)

CIS 465 - Applications Development III Credits: (3)
MKT 301 - Principles of Marketing Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

P6 Jr-Sr World Cultures Credits: (3)
General Electives Credits: (3)

MGT 404 - Strategic Management Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 120

Additional Information

One of the “perspective” courses must be upper level (the schedule identifies certain “Perspective” courses as upper level)

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. All “Foundations of Knowledge for Business” courses are prerequisites for MGT 404.