Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

The major in computer information systems leading to the bachelor of science degree enables students to understand, manage and apply technology within the realistic constraints of an ever-changing marketplace. Graduates of the program play a critical role in the future of business, the economy and social interactions by designing new forms of communication and online business communities. 

The major in computer science leading to the Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for a career in technology, as well as graduate study in computer science.  Computer science careers span the spectrum of possibilities:  from working for national companies with large, well-established technology departments to founding entrepreneurial start-up companies at the frontier of future technology to filling critical support roles in virtually all possible fields, including medicine, business, manufacturing, consulting, government, law and research.

What makes a computer information systems degree unique from other computing degrees is that it integrates an understanding of technology with a strong business foundation. The computer information systems curriculum at John Carroll University includes a sequence of business courses to complement the technical skills that students obtain while solving real-world application problems.  The business foundation enables computer information systems students to evaluate the potential financial and social impact of different technologies. 

These requirements are for students who begin the C.I.S. major during Fall of 2007 or later.  Students who began in earlier years should consult with an academic advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

In addition to the University’s core curriculum, the following courses are required for the B.S. degree in CIS.

• CS 128 and CS 128L Introduction to Software Application Development, with lab
• CS 228 Object-Oriented Design and Programming
• CS 230 Web Design and Programming
• CS 328 Distributed Application Development
• CS 330 E-Commerce and Enterprise Computing
• CS 351 Database Systems
• CS 431 Multi-Media Programming
• CS 469 Software Engineering Tools and Techniques
• CS 470 Software Engineering Project
• CS 475 Technical Writing in Computer Science
• Two CS courses chosen from the following list
  • CS 365 Gaming and Graphics
  • CS 430 .Net Computing
  • CS 477 Design Patterns
• Two BI courses chosen from the following list
  • BI 326 Operations Management
  • BI 371 Management Science
  • BI 382 Quality Management
  • BI 383 Project Management
• Two additional CS or BI courses
  • CS courses must be 300 level or above
  • BI courses must be chosen from the list above
• One MT course chosen from the following list
  • MT 118 Applied Mathematics
  • MT 135 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

Students obtaining a B.S. in Computer Information Systems must also pass a comprehensive exam.

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