Computer Information Systems, BS

Location(s): California Campus, Online

This undergraduate degree combines knowledge of leading-edge information technologies and systems methodologies with an understanding of the evolving needs of today’s dynamic business environment. The CIS degree is ideal for students who are interested in working with technology to find solutions to business problems. This program also is designed to critically analyze existing business processes and their systems, and to redesign them into streamlined, optimized processes. While a fundamental understanding of information technology is a cornerstone of the degree, an equally important and distinguishing element of the CIS degree is a solid foundation in basic business functions.

Advisement Sheet

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.

Curriculum Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 42 credits in advanced coursework per the PennWest graduation requirements policy.

Minimum grade of C- in the following courses: ENGL 1200, MATH 1510, CMIS 1100, STAT 2010 or STAT 2020, CMAC 2000, CMIS 1200, CMIS 2200, CMIS 3125, CMIS 3150, CMIS 3200, CMIS 3500, CMIS 3600, CMIS 4500, CMIS 4900, MGMT 3000.

Restrictions apply for the number of graduate level credits (DSA, PSM and PSC courses) allowed for an undergraduate major and only a maximum of 4 credits of CMIS 4950 will be allowed for electives.

Students need to be enrolled in the Accelerated Data Science and Analytics (DSA) program to take the DSA courses listed as electives. Students need to be enrolled in the Accelerated Professional Science Masters in Cybersecuity program to take the PSM and PSC courses listed as electives.

General Education

Oral Communication - COMJ 1010 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
Written Communication - ENGL 1200 - College Composition Credit Hours: 3
Quantitative Reason - MATH 1510 - Discrete Structures Credit Hours: 3
Technological Literacy - CMIS 1100 - Introduction to Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Arts and Humanities - Any course Credit Hours: 3
Arts and Humanities - Any course Credit Hours: 3
Arts and Humanities - Any course Credit Hours: 3
Social Sciences - Pick One Course:
ECON 2100 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2200 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Social Sciences - Any course Credit Hours: 3
Social Sciences - Any course Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences and Tech - CMIS 1200 - Application Programming I Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences and Tech - Any course Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences and Tech - Pick One Course
STAT 2020 - Elements of Statistics Credit Hours: 3
STAT 2010 - Statistics for Business Credit Hours: 3
Student Elective - CMAC 2000 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Credit Hours: 3

Competencies

Applied Methodologies - Pick One Course:
CMIS 4250 - Applications of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Credit Hours: 3
OR
CMIS 4920 - Senior Capstone II Credit Hours: 3
Quantitative Applications- CMIS 4250 - Applications of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Credit Hours: 3
Intercultural Fluency- CMIS 4900 - Senior Capstone I Credit Hours: 3
Ethical Reasoning - CMIS 3000 - Principles of Responsible Computing Credit Hours: 3
Information Literacy - CMIS 3000 - Principles of Responsible Computing -Credit Hours: 3
Keystone Experience -CMIS 4920 - Senior Capstone II - Credit Hours : 3
Writing Intensive - 2 courses:
CMIS 4900 - Senior Capstone I Credit Hours: 3
AND
CMAC 3010 - Structured System Documentation Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENGL 3230 - Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENGL 3240 - Workplace Writing Credit Hours: 3

Major

Required Major Courses

CMIS 2200 - Application Programming II Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 3000 - Principles of Responsible Computing Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 3125 - Systems Analysis & Design Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 3150 - Database Design & Modeling Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 3200 - Database Application Programming Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 3250 - CISCO CCNA I Credit Hours: 0 TO 4
CMIS 3500 - Web Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 3600 - Systems Project Management Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 4500 - Web Programming II Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 4250 - Applications of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 4900 - Senior Capstone I Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 4920 - Senior Capstone II Credit Hours: 3

Major Electives

Pick 11 Credits From:

[Restrictions apply for the number of graduate credits (level DSA, PSM and PSC courses) allowed for an undegraduate major and only a maximum of 4 credits of CMIS 4950 will be allowed for electives].

CMIS 3260 - CISCO CCNA II Credit Hours: 0 TO 4
CMIS 3270 - CISCO CCNA III Credit Hours: 0 TO 4
CMIS 3340 - COBOL Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 3720 - Decision Support Systems Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 3990 - Special Topics in Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 4720 - ERP Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 4950 - CIS Internship Credit Hours: 0 TO 15
CMSC 3380 - Python Credit Hours: 3
CMAC 3740 - Mobile Application Development Credit Hours: 3
DSA 5100 - Database Management System and Data Warehousing - 3 credit hours
DSA 5220 - Python Programming for Data Science - 3 credit hours
DSA 5300 - Analytical Methods and Optimization - 3 credit hours
DSA 5400 - Applied Data Mining - 3 credit hours
PSC 6000 - Operating Systems - 3 credit hours
PSM 6450 - Applied Cryptography - 3 credit hours
PSC 7350 - Biometric - 3 credit hours
PSC 7450 - Cyber Risk Mgmt & Assess - 3 credit hours
PSC 7550 - Wireless Network & Security - 3 credit hours

Required Related Electives (12 credits)

MGMT 3000 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
Any ACC course 2000 level or higher Credit Hours: 3
Any MKTG or QBA course 2000 level or higher Credit Hours: 3
Any BLAW, FINA, BSIN, or IENT course 2000 level or higher Credit Hours: 3

Total Credits: 120

Depending on the program of study, students may need to complete additional credits to ensure the total credit hour requirement is met.

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