Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science
| COMMON PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT |
36 |
| COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS HOURS |
21 |
| ADDITIONAL PROGRAM HOURS |
3-6 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
60-63 |
| PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: MTH 316 |
NOTE: Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS), offered through Gardner-Webb’s Broyhill Undergraduate School of Management, provides a fully-accredited baccalaureate degree for those wishing to pursue a career in management information systems. Computer information systems is one of the fastest growing areas of study, as well as one offering plentiful career opportunities. The program provides students with training in business knowledge, information technologies, and management skills to solve business problems and achieve strategic objectives in organizations. Graduates with a degree in Computer Information Systems can pursue a wide array of positions in systems development, Internet and network technologies, information management, and business consulting.
Student Learning Outcomes
To accomplish the mission of the Godbold School of Business in individual courses within the Degree Completion Program, students completing a course in computer information systems will be able to:
- Adapt themselves in entry-level professional career positions in business, government, and other areas of human endeavor where organizational, managerial, and analytical skills in computer information systems are vital for success;
- Learn new managerial skills in computer information systems that require knowledge of computerized technology applications in business; and
- Respond to changes in computer information systems in a dynamic, global marketplace and demonstrate high Christian ethical standards in their place of work.
Program Requirements
Common Professional Component
| ACC 213 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| ACC 214 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| BAD 300 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BAD 304 | Applied Business Statistics | 3 |
| BAD 305 | Introduction to Management Science | 3 |
| FIN 312 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MKT 300 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BAD 360 | International Business | 3 |
| BAD 480 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| CIS 300 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| ECO 204 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MGT 316 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Computer Information Systems Hours
| CIS 371 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 432 | Information Systems Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 433 | Database Management | 3 |
| CIS 470 | Strategic Information Management | 3 |
Choose three of the following
| ACC 400 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACC 430 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
| CIS 485 | Topics in Management Information Systems | 3 |
| FIN 320 | Risk Management and Insurance | 3 |
| MKT 410 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| Any other data-intensive business course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Additional Hours Required
| ECO 203 | Principles of Economics I (Economics and the Free Market System) | 3 |
| MTH 300 | Survey of Math Skills | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-6 |
MTH 300 or college math transfer course is required for any student without college algebra. If student transfers in MTH 316, this requirement is waived.
Total Credit Hours: 60-63
NOTE: At least half of the computer information systems courses listed above must be taken at Gardner-Webb University. A grade of “C” or better is required in prescribed General Education courses and all courses required for the program.
As with all DCP majors, approximately half of the Computer Information Systems track consists of our General Education curriculum (see General Education Requirements). A student must complete 33 hours in the Computer Information Systems major, 15 of which must be completed with the University.