The BS in IT requires 36 hours of general education courses and 27
hours of information technology courses, with between 32 and 36 core
business credits. The information and communications technology (ICT)
degree requires a combination of 15 credits in concentration-specific
electives and six credits in general electives.
Keep in mind that you’re required to transfer in with at least 24
credit hours and any additional transfer credits may significantly
reduce your required hours to graduate.
The required information communications and technology concentration
courses include:
CSB 2000 Introduction to Computer Science and Business – 3 Credit
Hours
This course describes the computer science, information systems, and
business disciplines, the synergy between them, and the career
opportunities in these fields. It emphasizes computational thinking
and the strategic use and implication of information technology in
the business environment. To illustrate the use of technology to
solve business problems, the following topics will be covered:
fundamental systems components, business processes, data management,
security, and systems development. Additionally, career options in
topic areas will be elucidated by guest speakers from industry and
academia and through multimedia presentations such as the “A Day in
the Life of…” series.
CIS 2000 Business Programming I – 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the theory and application of programming
logic, algorithm development, and concepts for business
applications. Concepts introduced include data types, constants,
variables, assignment statements, arithmetic expressions, string
expressions, logical expressions, if statements, case statements,
loop structures, and arrays.
CSEC 2000 Cybersecurity Fundamentals – 3 Credit Hours
The goal of the course is to introduce students to the world of
computer security, cybercrime, and cyberterrorism. The course
accomplishes these goals by exposing students to concepts in
cyberstalking, denial of service attacks, malware, hacking
techniques, espionage, encryption, and security software and
policies. The course also covers topics addressing issues related to
network scanning and vulnerability, cyber terrorism, cyber
detectives, and forensics.
CIS 2100 - Business Programming II – 3 Credit Hours
This course is a continuation of CIS 2000. It involves the
manipulation of sequential files, databases by graphical user
interface (GUI)-based applications, and arrays. Proper organization
and documentation of applications are stressed.
CIS 2500 Information Technology and Systems Software – 3 Credit
Hours
This course covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and
software as well as advanced concepts. Students who complete this
course will be able to describe the internal components of a
computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system,
and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. This
course enables systems development personnel to understand tradeoffs
in computer architecture for effective use in a business
environment. It includes system architecture for single-user,
central, and networked computing systems and single and multi-user
operating systems.
CIS 2620 Project Management – 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the concepts and techniques of project
management for a broad range of tasks, including information systems
and business projects. Topics include resource management,
organizational factors, project manager responsibilities, team
building, and risk management. Tools and techniques for project
estimating and scheduling will be presented. Students will complete
case studies to apply the knowledge they learned to practical
experiences.
CIS 3440 Database Management Systems – 3 Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the skills and knowledge
necessary for the development and management of database systems.
Topics include modeling, normalization, structures, physical
databases, logical databases, and accessing techniques.
CIS 4600 Systems Analysis and Design – 3 Credit Hours
This course utilizes the systems development life cycle, rapid
applications development, prototyping, and project management
concepts and tools to plan, analyze, design, and prototype
computer-based systems, both concurrently and dynamically. Mini
real-world cases are initiated by students as individual, group, and
teamwork assignments.
CSB 4900 Capstone I – 3 Credit Hours
This is the first course of the capstone two-semester sequence which
will address challenging computing and business problems. The course
draws on the students’ technological capabilities, creativity,
communication, and problem-solving skills. An individual student or
team of two students will work on designing and implementing
software programs. Teams will experience the entire software
development project cycle, including user requirements, feasibility
assessment, project planning, project implementation, performance
testing, and documentation. Projects may be from industry partners,
entrepreneurial, or in-house. This course requires the submission of
a written project report and an oral public presentation of the
project. The students will work on the same project for CSB 4900 &
4910 over the span of two semesters. This course will satisfy the
Speaking Intensive and Writing Intensive requirements of general
education curriculum (GEC).
