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BBA - CIS Guide Sheet
| This major prepares the student for positions
in the areas of e-commerce, programming, and MIS
(Management Information Systems). This is the fastest
growing and most diverse area for jobs today. |
BUS 101 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Hours
Fundamentals of computers including computer hardware,
systems and applications software (especially word processing
and spreadsheets), telecommunications and information
systems.
BUS 317 Rapid Application Development 3 Hours
An introduction to computer programming using a high level
programming language. Topics covered include programming
vocabulary, development of algorithms in source code,
structured logic, construction of reusable code, and
debugging. Prerequisite: BUS 101.
BUS 362 Systems Analysis and Design 3 Hours
Application of tools and techniques modeled from business
environments. Analysis of data flow, data structure,
process flow, file design, input and output, and model
construction. Current methodologies utilizing object
orientation and maturation concepts are introduced. Prerequisite:
BUS 317.
BUS 375 Telecommunications and Networking 3 Hours
Fundamental concepts and techniques of telecommunications
and networking, with an emphasis on local area networking
and the Internet. Prerequisite BUS 101.
BUS 377 Project Management 3 Hours
Highlights solutions to business challenges in the context
of the modern business environment. Examines new technologies,
data management, data mining concepts, decision support
systems, project management goals, and modern techniques
of management. Prerequisite: BUS 331.
BUS 411 Object Oriented Programming 3 Hours
Introduction to problem-solving strategies and methods
in object-oriented programming. Highlights basic control
structures, data types, arithmetic and logical operations.
Implementation of subroutines, functions, pointers, templates,
classes and objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
Prerequisite: BUS 317.
BUS 413 Relational Database Design and Implementation
3 Hours
Emphasizes the development of a conceptual model into a
relational data model. Business rules for entity-relationship
diagrams and data models are developed. Principles of data
normalization and translation of these principles into
a database design are introduced. Hands-on experience with
simple data structures is an integral part of the course.
Prerequisites: BUS 101.
BUS 417 Seminar in Information Systems 3 Hours
Exploration of current issues and technological advances
affecting the development, implementation and management
of information systems. Prerequisite: Two upper-level
information systems courses.
Information Systems Minor
Requirements: 18 Hours Beyond Core Requirements
BUS 101 - 3hrs
BUS 377 (or BUS 413) - 3hrs
BUS 317 - 3hrs
BUS 437- 3hrs
Any two other 300 and 400-level information systems courses. Student may choose other information system courses at the 300 and 400 level to make the 18 hour requirement if they have already taken these course as part of another major. |
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