B.A. in Information Systems

Tuition Fee

Not Available

Start Date

Not Available

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

4 years

Details

Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Computer Science | Information Systems | Information Technology

Area of study

Information and Communication Technologies

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

The B.A. in Information Systems is a 120-credit program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the field of information systems. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the management and development of information systems.

Program Requirements

The program requires a minimum of 120 credits, which includes:

3 credits of CS 100: Roadmap to Computing
3 credits of ENGL 101: English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing
3 credits of MATH 138: General Calculus I
3 credits of Natural Science GER
3 credits of IS 117: Introduction to Website Development
0 credits of FYS SEM: First-Year Student Seminar
Additional courses in the subsequent semesters

Plan of Study Grid

The plan of study grid outlines the required courses for each semester:

First Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - CS 100: Roadmap to Computing (3 credits)
  - ENGL 101: English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing (3 credits)
  - MATH 138: General Calculus I (3 credits)
  - Natural Science GER (3 credits)
  - IS 117: Introduction to Website Development (3 credits)
  - FYS SEM: First-Year Student Seminar (0 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - ENGL 102: English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research (3 credits)
  - IS 218: Building Web Applications (3 credits)
  - IS 265: Introduction to Information Systems (3 credits)
  - IS 247: Designing the User Experience (3 credits)
  - Natural Science GER with Lab (4 credits)
Second Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - IS 350: Computers, Society and Ethics (3 credits)
  - MATH 105: Elementary Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
  - IT 120: Introduction to Network Technology (3 credits)
  - Select one of the following (3 credits)
  - Select one of the following (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - YWCC 207: Computing & Effective Com (1 credit)
  - IS 344: Computing Applications in Business (3 credits)
  - IS 375: Discovering User Needs for UX (3 credits)
  - IS Career Track Elective 1 (3 credits)
  - General Elective 1 or 2 (3 credits)
  - New Media or Business Specialization Elective 1 (3 credits)
Third Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - IS 331: Database Design Management and Applications (3 credits)
  - General Elective 2 or 3 (3 credits)
  - IS 390: Requirements Analysis and Systems Design (3 credits)
  - COM 312 or COM 313: Effective Communication or Writing in the Workplace (3 credits)
  - New Media or Business Specialization Elective 2 (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - New Media or Business Specialization Elective 3 (3 credits)
  - IS Career Track Elective 2 (3 credits)
  - History and Humanities GER 200 level (3 credits)
  - General Elective 3 or 4 (3 credits)
  - General Elective 4 or 5 (3 credits)
  - YWCC 307: Professional Dev in Computing (1 credit)
Fourth Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - IS 455: IS Mgmt & Business Processes (3 credits)
  - IE 492 or ENTR 210: Engineering Management or Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
  - New Media or Business Specialization Elective 4 (3 credits)
  - IS Career Track Elective 3 (3 credits)
  - Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - IS 465: Data Analytics for Business Information Systems (3 credits)
  - Select one of the following (3 credits)
  - New Media or Business Specialization Elective 5 (3 credits)
  - General Elective 5 (3 credits)

Math Requirements

Students can also take MATH 111 (Calculus I) or MATH 101 (Foundations of Mathematics for the Liberal Arts) instead of MATH 138. MATH 111 Calculus I and MATH 333 Probability and Statistics are highly recommended to replace MATH 138 General Calculus I and MATH 105 Elementary Probability and Statistics, particularly for students contemplating advanced or graduate work in computing.

Specializations

The program offers several specializations, including:

Business Specialization
New Media Specialization
Career Track Electives

Career Track Electives

Students are encouraged to take 3 courses from one of the following Career Tracks, which focus on a particular specialty within the field of Information Systems:

Database
Networks
Management of Information Systems
Medical Informatics (Healthcare Information Systems)
Systems Analysis & Design
Intelligence & Decision Support
Web Systems
Information Systems Security, Auditing and Crisis Response
Human-Computer Interaction
Build Your Own Career Track

Recommended Business Specialization Electives

Five courses are needed to fulfill the requirements of this Specialization:

ACCT 117: Principles Of Fin Accountng (3 credits)
FIN 315: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (3 credits)
MGMT 390: Principles of Business (3 credits)
MRKT 330: Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
Select one of the following (3 credits)

General Education Requirements

Refer to the General Education Requirements for specific information for GER courses.

Notes

This curriculum represents the maximum number of credits per semester for which a student is advised to register. A full-time credit load is 12 credits. First-year students are placed in a curriculum that positions them for success, which may result in additional time needed to complete curriculum requirements. Continuing students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate credit load.

B.A. in Information Systems

Program Overview