Department of
Computer Information
Systems

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

This degree program provides preparation for careers in computer information systems involving the management of information resources–computer data and voice communication–to support business operations and corporate strategy.

Degree objectives include (1) a broad-based liberal education, (2) a basic understanding of business functions and organizations, (3) a basic understanding of computer information system functions, and (4) proficiency in analyzing, evaluating, and developing computer information systems to support decision-making.

Computer information systems core courses introduce the student to business functions, organizations, computer information systems concepts, and practice. The core develops effective skills to analyze, design, implement, and test computer information systems to support decision-making and transaction processing.

Students majoring in computer information systems are required to complete a two-semester course sequence in programming. Students may choose from the following languages: Visual Basic or Java. In addition, all CIS majors must complete courses in Database Management Systems, Systems Administration, Network Administration, and Systems Analysis and Design.

Bachelor of Science
in Computer Information Systems

Requirements

1. Complete University General Education requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree (51 units minimum).
2. Complete the following prerequisites to the major (24 units):
   ACC 2110 Financial Accounting, 3 units
   ACC 2130 Managerial Accounting, 3 units
   BLW 2060 Law, Environment and Ethics, 3 units
   CIS 2000 Introduction to Computer Information Systems, 3 units
   CIS 2020 Visual Basic Programming, 3 units, or
   CIS 2030 Introduction to Java Programming, 3 units
   ECON 2510 Principles of Microeconomics, 3 units
   MATH 1500 Finite Mathematics, 3 units
   MATH 1610 Statistics for Decision Making, 3 units
3. Complete each prerequisite, major, and elective course with a grade C– or better.
4. Complete the Writing Proficiency Requirement, BUS 3100 Business Technical Writing Communication (WP), 3 units, or
   ENGL 3007 Business and Technical Communication (WP), 3 units
5. Completion of a minor is not required.
6. At least 50 percent of the business units required for the degree should be earned at CSU Stanislaus. This requirement exceeds the University-wide requirement.

The Major (36 units)
Complete the following core courses (39 units):
CIS 3020 Advanced Visual Basic Programming, 3 units or
CIS 3030 Advanced Java Programming, 3 units
CIS 3700 Information Technology for Management, 3 units
CIS 4100 Systems Administration, 3 units
CIS 4720 Data Base Management Systems, 3 units
CIS 4770 Systems Analysis and Design, 3 units
CIS 4800 Network Administration, 3 units
FIN 3220 Business Finance, 3 units
MGT 3310 Management Theory and Practice, 3 units
MGT 3400 Seminar in International Business, 3 units
MGT 4900 Business Policy, 3 units,
MKT 3410 Principles of Marketing, 3 units
OM 3010 Operations Management, 3 units
OM 3020 Management Science, 3 units

Electives (6 units)
Complete two of the following:
CIS 3760 Computer Graphics, 3 units
CIS 3800 Web-Based Information Retrieval and Analysis, 3 units
CIS 4710 Information Systems Management, 3 units
CIS 4740 Advanced Data Base Management Systems, 3 units
CIS 4750 Decision Support Systems, 3 units
CIS 4780 Computer Information Systems Design, 3 units
CIS 4820 Database Driven Website Development, 3 units
CIS 4900 Application Development Project, 3 units
CIS 4940 Internship, 3 units
CIS 4950 Selected Topics in Computer Information Systems, 3 units

Minor in Computer Information Systems

A student majoring in any discipline other than Business Administration may minor in Computer Information Systems by completing the following:

Requirements (24 units)

1. Complete the following prerequisites to the minor (15 units):
   ACC 2110 Financial Accounting, 3 units
   CIS 2020 Visual Basic Programming, 3 units, or
   CIS 2030 Introduction to Java Programming, 3 units
   ECON 2510 Principles of Microeconomics, 3 units
   MATH 1610 Statistics for Decision Making, 3 units
   MGT 3310 Management Theory and Practice, 3 units
2. Complete CIS 3700 Information Technology for Management, 3 units, and two of the following courses (9 units):
   CIS 3020 Advanced Visual Basic Programming, 3 units, or
   CIS 3030 Advanced Java Programming, 3 units
   CIS 3760 Computer Graphics, 3 units
   CIS 3800 Web-Based Information Retrieval and Analysis, 3 units
   CIS 4100 Systems Administration, 3 units
   CIS 4710 Information Systems Management, 3 units
   CIS 4720 Data Base Management Systems, 3 units
   CIS 4740 Advanced Data Base Management Systems, 3 units
   CIS 4750 Decision Support Systems, 3 units
   CIS 4770 Systems Analysis and Design, 3 units
   CIS 4780 Computer Information Systems Design, 3 units
   CIS 4800 Network Administration, 3 units
   CIS 4820 Database Driven Website Development, 3 units

A student majoring in Business Administration may receive a minor in Computer Information Systems by completing the courses listed below:

1. Complete one of the following prerequisites (3 units):
   CIS 2020 Visual Basic Programming, 3 units, or
   CIS 2030 Introduction to Java Programming, 3 units
2. Complete three of the following courses (9 units):
   CIS 3020 Advanced Visual Basic Programming, 3 units, or
   CIS 3030 Advanced Java Programming, 3 units
   CIS 3760 Computer Graphics, 3 units
   CIS 3800 Web-Based Information Retrieval and Analysis, 3 units
   CIS 4100 Systems Administration, 3 units
   CIS 4710 Information Systems Management, 3 units
   CIS 4720 Data Base Management Systems, 3 units
   CIS 4740 Advanced Data Base Management Systems, 3 units
   CIS 4750 Decision Support Systems, 3 units
   CIS 4770 Systems Analysis and Design, 3 units
   CIS 4780 Computer Information Systems Design, 3 units
   CIS 4800 Network Administration, 3 units
   CIS 4820 Database Driven Website Development, 3 units

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