Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems (CIS)

The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems is designed to produce a successful software professional.

It offers a wide range of career options. Based on interest, students can obtain a highly marketable degree in Software Production and Management which will prepare them to carry out a range of IT job functions including:

• software architect/designer
• application and web programmer
• software verification and validation tester
• network operator and/or administrator
• project manager
• information systems auditor

The curriculum conveys the entire body of professional knowledge in best practice with regard to IT work. Its content is derived from and fully conformant with recommendations for programs of this type established by the Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) and the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Along with the traditional program in software construction, we provide a concentration in Information Assurance that allows the student to gain entry into the rapidly growing professional field of Information Systems Audit and Security. The concentration complies with the recommendations of the CNSS 4011 national standard for Information Security Professional Education and it grants a certificate approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA) for that field. In addition, it is possible to obtain a certificate sponsored by the Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA) in Sarbanes-Oxley audit.

Course Curriculum and Description

University Core Requirements

CIS100 Introduction to Computers *
CIS 102 Computers and Research
CIS 103 Web Productivity Tools *

Core Courses

CIS 281 Networks *
CIS 305 Software Requirements and Design *
CIS 345 Software Project Management *
CIS 484 SQA and Configuration Management *
CIS 486 Software Testing and Methodologies *
plus any eight elective courses below

Elective Courses

CIS 115 Introduction to Application Programming
CIS 201 Programming Logic and Design
CIS 220 Programming for the Internet
CIS 325 Secure Software Construction *
CIS 335 Human Factors in Security
CIS 382 Database Design *
CIS 387 Secure Database Programming
CIS 390 Ethics and Technology *
CIS 405 Software Maintenance
CIS 445 Introduction to IS Audit- Forensics *
CIS 455 Audit for IS Process Control - Advanced Forensics *
CIS 460 Technologies for E-Commerce *
CIS 485 Information Assurance *
CIS 488 Special Topics and IS Audit and Security Control*
CIS 489 International Seminar in Computing
CIS 490 Lead Audit *
CIS 492 Directed Study in Computer Information Systems
ACC 350 Accounting Information Systems
BUS 317 Management of Information Systems
BUS 362 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
SEC 401 Security Systems and Crime Prevention

 * Courses designated by the United States National Security Agency
Critical Infrastructure Protection Board Committee on
National Security Systems for Information Assurance Center
of Excellence Certification.

For more information:

Bruce Brorby, Associate Dean
brorbybm@udmercy.edu