Program Overview

Business Computer Information Systems Bachelor's

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS) provides an appropriate base of knowledge for entry into the information systems profession. This STEM-designated degree program provides a solid understanding of the design and management of information systems, the organization and learning of enterprise data, and related techniques and technologies to improve information systems' implementation.

Program Details

• Program Type: Major
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Curriculum

The curriculum provides a thorough understanding of how information systems are used to deliver business value. It has been developed in consultation with world business leaders in the region, current students, and alumni. This ensures that students have the knowledge and skill set the market demands.

Marketable Skills

• Teamwork
• Oral and written communication
• Develop/modify computer programs ethically
• Solve organizational technical problems
• Understanding the business of organizations

Program Highlights

• Regularly scheduled tutoring sessions during the fall and spring semesters
• Networking opportunities through the AIS student chapter, the student chapter of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), and the Professional Leadership Program
• Accreditation by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• The Business Leadership Building has Gold-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification for sustainability
• The Business Living Learning Community provides opportunities to form strong bonds with classmates

Faculty

Faculty members are outstanding teachers and renowned researchers recognized as thought leaders in the field of information technology. Their scholarly works have been published in respected journals such as MIS Quarterly, MIS Quarterly Executive, Information Systems Research, the Journal of Management Information Systems, and Communications of the ACM.

Courses

• Analysis of Business Information Systems (3 hrs)
• Introduction to Database Applications (3 hrs)
• Fundamentals of Information Technology Security (3 hrs)
• Information Technology Management (3 hrs)
• Visual Programming for Business Applications (3 hrs)