Computer Information Systems
Computers are everywhere you look—in your car, in your phone, and at nearly every place of business. A B.A. in Computer Information Systems from Georgian Court University can prepare you for a variety of career paths integral to the ways we work and live.
You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience with programming projects, database design, and network management; experience with team-oriented projects; and the foundation for understanding networks and database systems. You’ll be well-prepared to be a cyber security or data analyst, database administrator, information systems manager, or other related position.
To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
A minimum of 33 semester hours of computer science and information systems courses are required for the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS123 | Computer Programming I | 4.0 |
| CS126 | Computer Programming II | 3.0 |
| CS220 | Python Programming | 3.0 |
| CS227 | Data Structures | 3.0 |
| CS231 | Introduction to Database Systems | 3.0 |
| CS450 | Applications Project | 3.0 |
| IS224 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3.0 |
| IS320 | Management Information Systems | 3.0 |
| Select from the following electives: | 8.0 | |
CS212 | Data Analytics for Business | |
CS225 | Computer Architecture | |
CS306 | Topics in CS or CIS | |
CS326 | Survey of Networks & Telecommunications | |
CS327 | Computer Network Administration | |
IS422 | Enterprise Cybersecurity (recommended) | |
| Total Credits | 33.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Expand your knowledge of computer programming, systems, software, and other technology tools with a minor in computer information systems from GCU. You’ll discover the foundations of computer science and how to apply them in today’s always-plugged-in world.
Minor Sequence
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS123 | Computer Programming I (or equivalent) | 4.0 |
| CS126 | Computer Programming II | 3.0 |
| CS220 | Python Programming | 3.0 |
| Three additional courses chosen from among CS courses numbered CS111 and above and IS224, IS320, and IS422. | 9.0 | |
| Total Credits | 19.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
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