Online: Computer Information Systems
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Outcomes & Careers
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$103k
Computer Systems Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Computer Systems Analyst is $103,800.
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$120k
Information Security Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an information security analyst is $120,360.
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$169k
Computer & Information Systems Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for computer and information systems managers is $169,510.
The Computer Information Systems degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
A grade of ‘C’ is required in each core course.
- CS101 Introduction to Computer Programming (3)
- CS155 Computer Science I (4)
- CS265 Computer Science II (4)
- CS300 Computer Science III (3)
- CS440 Database (3)
- CS445 Software Engineering (3)
- CS495 Senior Seminar (1)
- CS499 Capstone Experience (3)
- IS145 Introduction to Web Development (3)
- IS175 Information Systems I (3)
- IS245 Web Development & Security (3)
- IS275 Computer Information Systems II (3)
- IS299 Security in Data Protocols (3)
- IS340 Information Technology (3)
- IS360 Mobile Application Development (3)
- IS420 Human-Computer Interaction (3)
- IS440 Web Design for Electronic Commerce (3)
- IS448 IS/IT Project Management (3)
- IS465 Management Support Systems (3)
- IS575 IS/IT Strategy and Management (3)
- IU315 Ethics in the Cyber World (3)
- MA223 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
Choose One Track:
Artificial Intelligence – Choose 12 hours:
- CS433 Data Analytics (3)
- CS453 Machine Learning (3)
- CS505 Data Mining (3)
- CS506 Cloud Computing (3)
- CS533 Mobile Computing (3)
- CS575 Advanced Web Development (3)
- CS591 Advanced Artificial Intelligence (3)
Business Administration – Choose 12 hours:
- AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
- EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- ER361 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
- MG301 Principles of Management (3)
- MG362 Management Skills (3)
- MI375 Management Information Systems. (3)
- MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
Cybersecurity – Choose 12 hours:
- CY201 Introduction to Cybersecurity (4)
- CY320 Information Security in System Administration (4)
- CY410 Web Application Security (3)
- CY530 Computer Network Security & Defense (3)
- TN275 Introduction to Networks (3)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (16)
- UI100 (1 hour)
- EN100 (3 hours)
- IS175 (3 hours)
- CS101 (3 hours)
- MA116* (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
*MA116 is a prerequisite to MA223.
Spring Semester (16)
- CS155 (4 hours)
- IS145 (3 hours)
- IS275 (3 hours)
- IU315 (3 hours)
- General Education** (3 hours)
**If the Business Administration track is chosen, take EC215 as a prerequisite to EC225.
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (16)
- CS265 (4 hours)
- IS245 (3 hours)
- IS340 (3 hours)
- MA223 (3 hours)
- Track Course (3 hours)
Spring Semester (16)
- CS300 (3 hours)
- IS299 (3 hours)
- Track Course (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
Junior Year
Fall Semester (15)
- CS440 (3 hours)
- Track Course (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
Spring Semester (15)
- IS360 (3 hours)
- IS420 (3 hours)
- IS440 (3 hours)
- IS465 (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15)
- CS445 (3 hours)
- IS448 (3 hours)
- Track Course (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
Spring Semester (12)
- CS495 (1 hours)
- CS499 (3 hours)
- IS575 (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (2 hours)
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Harrison College of Business & Computing
This program is housed in the Harrison College of Business and Computing. The College prepares students for the global marketplace. Alumni work for some of the world’s largest corporations to some of today’s most innovative startups. The focus is on creating and innovating, data and trends, supported by faculty mentors who themselves are leaders in business and computing.
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Getting the Job
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