Major in Computer Science/Business Information Systems

Bachelor of Arts
The computer science/business information systems option of the computer science major is the ideal program for students who are interested in applying a knowledge of computer science to the problems of business. We find ourselves in a world where there are increasing demands for more information systems and for broader application of the information systems technology. Because of the tremendous impact of computers on individuals, organizations, and society at large, persons with experience and education in computer science and data processing are needed. Individuals who have a good background in another field in addition to a broad general knowledge of computers and who know how to apply computers to that field are especially desired.

This program helps prepare students for positions involving organizational information systems; for careers as systems analysts or programmer-analysts in a business environment; as managers of computing centers or activities within a computer center; and for graduate study in management information science, business administration, or related disciplines.

As well as completing the required courses, it is recommended that students take additional courses in economics, psychology, communications, and mathematics as time allows. The following courses are particularly recommended:

COM150 Public Speaking
COM/ENG204 Technical and Professional Writing
ECN201 Principles of Microeconomics
MTH112 Mathematics for Decision Making
MTH212 Calculus for Decision Making
PHL120 Logic
PSY110 General Psychology

Required Business and Economics Courses: Choose 12 semester hours
ACC201 Financial Accounting
ACC202 Management Accounting
BUS322 Management Information Systems
ECN202 Principles of Macroeconomics

Required Computer Science Courses: Choose 21 semester hours
CSC150 Computer Science I
CSC160 Computer Science II
CSC250 Computer Science III
CSC260 Discrete Structures
CSC336 Application of Internet Programming Techniques
CSC350 Microcomputer Systems
CSC425 Capstone in Computer Science

Selected Courses:
Business Analysis Methods: Choose 6 semester hours
BUS340 Principles of Finance
BUS/ECN351 Operations Research
ECN/SBS232 General Statistics
ECN330 Business Statistics and Forecasting

Management Skills and Theory: Choose 9 semester hours
BUS201 Business Law I
BUS320 Principles of Management
BUS321 Personnel Management and Motivation
BUS330 Principles of Marketing
BUS402 Business Law II

Computer Science Courses: Choose 9 semester hours
CSC280 Visual Basic Programming
CSC315 Computer Organization
CSC330 Advanced Data Structures
CSC362 Programming Language Concepts
CSC365 Object-Oriented Programming
CSC375 Visual Programming
CSC383 Directed Study: Programming Laboratory
CSC415 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CSC420 Information System Analysis and Design
CSC436 Database Systems
CSC440 Data Communication Systems and Networks
CSC460 Compiler Construction
CSC470 Operating Systems
CSC281, 381, 481 Special Topic
CSC283, 383, 483 Directed Study
CSC394, 494 Career Application Field Experience