North Raleigh Campus
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
The principle objective of the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program is to teach students state of the art computer concepts. This will prepare them for programmer/analyst, database management, web development, networking, internetworking and security positions.
Students are expected to demonstrate basic computer skills in order to succeed in Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program. Therefore, CIS 105: Introduction to Computer Information Systems is a prerequisite to the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. Students may fulfill this requirement through several different options: transfer credit, successful completion of a challenge exam, successful completion of the course, or placement by the Campus Dean.
Graduates of this program may apply all the credits earned toward a bachelor of science in information systems.
Also available: a Master of Science in Information Systems, an Executive Graduate Certificate and Associate in Arts in Information Systems.
The average time to complete this undergraduate program attending on a parttime basis, 9.0 credit hours per quarter, is 60 months.
Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:
- Computer Security
- Database Developer
- Database Management
- Homeland Security and Information Systems
- Internetworking Technology
- Networking
- Programming
- Security Administration
- Web Development
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Area 1: Core Component
ACC 100BUS 100CIS 110ENG 115CIS 17527.0 Credit Hours
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Area 2: Major Component
CIS 155CIS 212CIS 219CIS 22227.0 Credit Hours
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Area 2: Concentration
Students must choose one of the following Area II Concentration Components to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. Required for all concentrations.
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Area 3: General Studies Component
ENG 215HUM 400MAT 300Choose 1 of these 3 coursesMAT 311ECO 405SOC 10054.0 Credit Hours
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Area 4: Elective Component
These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor.
45.0 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Computer Security
CIS 242CIS 414CIS 419Concentration Total: 27.0 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Database Developer
CIS 276CIS 305CIS 323Concentration Total: 27.0 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Database Management
CIS 276CIS 305CIS 434CIS 444CIS 474Concentration Total: 27.0 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Homeland Security and Information Systems
CIS 359CIS 462Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Internetworking Technology
CIS 242CIS 337CIS 339Choose 1 of these 2 coursesConcentration Total: 27.0 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Networking
CIS 242Concentration Total: 27.0 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Programming
CIS 242CIS 406CIS 407Concentration Total: 27.0 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Security Administration
CIS 242CIS 359CIS 417CIS 462Concentration Total: 27.0 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Web Development
CIS 209CIS 309CIS 406CIS 407CIS 493Concentration Total: 27.0 Credit Hours
180.0 Minimum Total Hours Required