Program Overview

Major in Business Administration, Information Systems Concentration

The Major in Business Administration, Information Systems Concentration, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of computer information systems along with the skills necessary for effective decision making in a business environment that is diverse, global, and highly competitive. The information systems curriculum provides students with a broad understanding of business and a sound foundation in computer fundamentals and programming, systems analysis and design, networking, database design and implementation, project management, mobile and web applications, data analytics, and information and systems security.

Learning Objectives

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

• Design, write, and test computer programs.
• Gather requirements and analyze and design information systems.
• Model, implement, query, and administer databases.
• Plan and manage information technology projects.
• Configure and manage computer systems and networks.
• Prepare and analyze data and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Develop business applications for different platforms and devices.
• Assess and secure information technology assets against cyber security threats.

Accelerated Program

The Information Systems concentration includes an accelerated program option for students to graduate on a faster schedule. Accelerated Programs typically include 15-16 credits each fall and spring semester for three years, plus 6-9 credits over two to three summer sessions. Students who enter CSU with prior credit (AP, IB, transfer, etc.) may use applicable courses to further accelerate their graduation.

Potential Occupations

Computing-related careers are characterized by a rapid rate of change driven by technological developments. Participating in paid or voluntary work, internships, and cooperative education opportunities is highly recommended, to keep students abreast of new developments and to help them benefit from networking to enhance employment opportunities.

Examples of career opportunities include, but are not limited to: applications developer, business/systems analyst, business intelligence analyst, cybersecurity manager, data analyst, database developer/administrator, IT consultant, IT project manager, information security analyst, software engineer/developer, network administrator, user interface designer, and web developer/administrator.

Requirements

The College of Business requires a minimum grade point average of 2.000 in business and economics courses as a graduation requirement.

Freshman

• BUS 100 or 105: Introduction to Business Exploration of Business (1 credit)
• BUS 225: Transforming Business for Sustainable Impact (GT-AH3) (3 credits)
• CIS 200: Business Information Systems (3 credits)
• CO 150: College Composition (GT-CO2) (3 credits)
• ECON 202: Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) (3 credits)
• Complete 3 credits from the following:
  • MATH 117: College Algebra in Context I (GT-MA1)
  • MATH 118: College Algebra in Context II (GT-MA1)
  • MATH 120: College Algebra (GT-MA1)
  • MATH 124: Logarithmic and Exponential Functions (GT-MA1)
  • MATH 125: Numerical Trigonometry (GT-MA1)
  • MATH 126: Analytic Trigonometry (GT-MA1)
  • MATH 127: Precalculus (GT-MA1)
  • MATH 141 (or higher level calculus course): Calculus in Management Sciences (GT-MA1)
• Biological and Physical Sciences (3A) (4 credits)
• Electives (7 credits)

Sophomore

• ACT 210: Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits)
• ACT 220: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
• BUS 220: Ethics in Contemporary Organizations (GT-AH3) (3 credits)
• CIS 240: Application Design and Development (3 credits)
• CIS 370: Analytics and AI in Business (3 credits)
• ECON 204: Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) (3 credits)
• STAT 204: Statistics With Business Applications (GT-MA1) (3 credits)
• Biological and Physical Sciences (3A) (3 credits)
• Historical Perspectives (3D) (3 credits)
• Elective (3 credits)

Junior

• BUS 260: Social-Ethical-Regulatory Issues in Business (3 credits)
• CIS 320: Project Management for Information Systems (3 credits)
• CIS 355: Business Database Systems (3 credits)
• CIS 360: Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
• FIN 300: Principles of Finance (4A,4B) (3 credits)
• Select 3 credits from the following:
  • BUS 300: Business Writing and Communication (GT-CO3)
  • JTC 300: Strategic Writing and Communication (GT-CO3)
  • JTC 301: Corporate and Professional Communication (GT-CO3)
• Select two courses from the following:
  • CIS 310: Data Preparation for Business Analytics
  • CIS 340: Advanced Application Design and Development
  • CIS 350: Operating Systems and Networks
  • CIS 410: Web Application Development
  • CIS 411: Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
  • CIS 413: Advanced Networking and Security
  • CIS 455: Advanced Database Management
  • CIS 563: Information Assurance and Security
  • CIS 575: Applied Data Mining and Analytics in Business
  • CIS 576: Business Data Visualization
• Electives (6 credits)

Senior

• BUS 479: Strategic Management (4A,4C) (3 credits)
• MGT 301: Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
• MGT 320: Contemporary Management Principles/Practices (3 credits)
• MKT 300: Marketing (4B) (3 credits)
• Select two courses from the following not taken in the junior year:
  • CIS 310: Data Preparation for Business Analytics
  • CIS 340: Advanced Application Design and Development
  • CIS 350: Operating Systems and Networks
  • CIS 410: Web Application Development
  • CIS 411: Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
  • CIS 413: Advanced Networking and Security
  • CIS 455: Advanced Database Management
  • CIS 563: Information Assurance and Security
  • CIS 575: Applied Data Mining and Analytics in Business
  • CIS 576: Business Data Visualization
• Electives (12 credits)

Second Concentration with International Business

A second concentration in International Business may be taken in conjunction with the Information Systems concentration. Upon graduation, both concentrations will be noted on a student’s official transcript.

Interdisciplinary: International Business Group 2 – Global Focus

Select 6 credits from the following:

• AM 430: International Retailing
• ANTH 200: Cultures and the Global System (GT-SS3)
• ECON 317: Population Economics
• ECON 332/POLS 332: International Political Economy
• ECON 440: Economics of International Trade and Policy
• ECON 442: Economics of International Finance and Policy
• ECON 460: Economic Development
• GR 320: Cultural Geography
• HIST 470: World Environmental History, 1500-Present
• IE 450/SOWK 450: International Social Welfare and Development
• IE 470: Women and Development
• IE 471: Children and Youth in Global Context
• IE 472: Education for Global Peace
• IE 478: Managing International Development Programs
• JTC 412: International Mass Communication
• NRRT 320: International Issues-Recreation and Tourism
• POLS 232: International Relations (GT-SS1)
• POLS 362: Global Environmental Politics
• POLS 431: International Law
• POLS 433: International Organization
• POLS 437: International Security
• POLS 442: Environmental Politics in Developing World
• POLS 462: Globalization, Sustainability, and Justice
• SOC 364: Food, Agriculture and Global Society
• SPCM 434: International and Intercultural Communication

Immersion: International Business Group 3 – Experiential Learning Requirement

Select at least one from the following:

• Education Abroad experience
• Internship with global focus
• Language course

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program

To Declare this Major: Direct entry as a new freshman or transfer to the College of Business is highly selective and only those students meeting academic requirements will be accepted. For details, contact the Office of Admissions.

CSU and the College of Business use holistic review when determining eligibility for admission to the College of Business as a new freshman. An example of a strong candidate for admission to the College of Business is one who is actively involved in their high school and community, has at least a 3.200 GPA with a 1200 or higher on the SAT or a 27 or higher on the ACT. For current admission criteria, contact the CSU Office of Admissions. New freshmen admitted to CSU but not directly to the College of Business will be admitted as “Undeclared Business Interest” and must meet the requirements below. To be eligible for admission to the College, CSU students (including Undeclared Business Interest) must have a 3.000 cumulative GPA on a minimum of 15 graded credits at Colorado State and a grade of B- or higher in ECON 202 and a grade of C- or higher in each course (total of 3 credits) from the following: MATH 117, MATH 118, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 141, or a higher level calculus course.

External transfer students who have completed a minimum of 15 graded credits with a 3.000 cumulative GPA and a grade of B- or higher in ECON 202 and a grade of C- or higher in each course (total of 3 credits) from the following: MATH 117, MATH 118, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 141, or a higher level calculus course. External transfer students who do not meet the above criteria will be admitted to Undeclared and must complete the requirements stated above.

To Prepare for First Semester: The Curriculum for the Business Administration-Information Systems concentration assumes students will be able to successfully complete the College of Business Math requirement within the first year.

The College of Business requires a minimum grade point average of 2.000 in business and economics courses as a graduation requirement.