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Nov 24, 2024
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University Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Computer Information Systems (BS)
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Computer Information Systems Curriculum (BS)
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) curriculum prepares students for careers by stressing the application and use of information technology in the business environment. The CIS curriculum provides learning experiences in systems analysis, design, and implementation; project management; e-commerce; telecommunications; networking; databases; programming; and interpersonal communication. As the increase in the use of technology in business continues, growth is predicted in the demand for people with these skills.
Program Objectives
Students will understand the “real world” of information systems as enablers of successful performance, organizational strategy, and the integration of all organizational levels and business functions.
Students will acquire skills in designing and implementing information technology solutions that enhance organizational performance; modeling organizational process and data; defining and implementing technical and process solutions; managing projects; integrating systems; acquiring, converting, transmitting, and storing data and information; and achieving organizational goals through information technology applications.
Program Requirements
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all CIS courses.
Humanities (GER)
- COMM 101: Principles of Communication Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Select two Humanities (GER) courses from the following disciplines: Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Classical Studies, Communications, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Interdisciplinary. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 6 Semester Credit Hours
Natural Sciences (GER)
- Select one Biology (BISC) class (3 semester hours) AND
- Select one Physical Science class (3 semester hours)
- Select two Physical Science classes (6 semester hours) - must be in same discipline
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NOTE: Physical Science courses from the following disciplines: Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, or Meteorology (some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University.)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)
Electives
- Electives 3 Semester Credit Hours
Electives
- Electives 5 Semester Credit Hours
Electives
- Electives 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours 120
*Business Electives are chosen by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor and must be a 300- or 400-level business course.
**(IER): International Education Requirement: ACCT 485 , CIS 485 , ECON 485 , FINC 485 , MGMT 485 , or MKTG 485 .
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