Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
The major in Computer Information Systems major is designed for students interested in careers in the business and commercial side of computer-oriented information technology.
Requirements for a Major in Computer Information Systems
At least 44 semester hours of computer science and computer information systems course work with a grade of C or better. At least 30 hours of business course work with a grade of C or better.
Admission to the Program
Admission is through a formal declaration of major. A student is admitted to the upper division computer information systems major after successful completion of CS 230 and CIS 331 and completion of the general education program.
Course Requirements for a Major in Computer Information Systems
| General Education Program (take MAB 138 instead of MA 132) | 48 hrs |
| Computer Science: CS 135, 230, 231, 330, 332 or 340, 333, 433, 499 | 26 hrs |
| Computer Information Systems: CIS 331, 332, 431, 434 | 12 hrs |
| Business Courses: AC 231, BA 231, 234, 236, 237, MG 300, MK 341 | 21 hrs |
| Computer Science Electives: Six hours of CS or CIS courses at the junior or senior level (300 or 400 level) | 6 hrs |
| Business Electives selected from: AC 232, AC 336; BA 232, BA 335; and any MG or MK course at the 300 or 400 level | 9 hrs |
| Total | 122 hrs |
Computer information systems majors take MA 131 College Algebra, MAB 138 Applied Business Calculus, and BI 131 General Biology to meet their general education requirements for mathematics and biology. Computer information systems majors are required to pass EN 250 Technical Writing as a general education requirement of the Department of Computer Science.
Requirements for a Minor in Computer Information Systems
The minor requires a minimum of 18 semester hours of computer science (CS) or computer information systems (CIS) courses numbered at the 200 level or higher. The course work must include CS 230, CS 330, CIS 331, CIS 332 and at least one 400 level computer information systems course.
Additional information is available on the Bethune-Cookman University computer science advisor's page.