The computer information systems program focuses on problem solving, analysis, design and implementation of software systems. The major also has a strong business component, with courses in accounting, economics and management. Students are required to take courses in software engineering, database and networking.

 

Degree Requirements

Core Curriculum 60
Core Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) 42
Core Curriculum Area F  18
CS 1301 Principles of Programming I 4
CS 1302 Principles of Programming II 4
CS 2620 Discrete Structures 3
ACCT 2101
& ACCT 2102		 Principles of Accounting I
and Principles of Accounting II		 6
ECON 2106 Principles of Microeconomics (with 2 hours "spilling" into electives) 1

Senior College Curriculum 60
CS 3101 Computer Organization 3
Select one of the following: 3
CS 3300
 UNIX Programming
CS 3335
 The C Programming Language
CS 3340
 Web Programming
CS 3410 Data Structures 3
CS 4121 Data Communications and Networks I 3
CS 4321 Software Engineering I 3
CS 4345 Operating Systems 3
CS 4721 Database Design I 3
Three of any 3000-level or 4000-level course not required above (excluding CS 3000 and CS 3001) 9
Two of any CS 4000-level courses not required above 6
Supporting Courses 14
ECON 2106
 Principles of Microeconomics ("spillover" from Area F)
MATH 1401
 Elementary Statistics
MGNT 3250
 Management and Organization Behavior
MGNT 3300
 Production and Operations Management
FIN 3350
 Financial Management
or MKTG 3050
 Introduction to Marketing
Electives 10

Grand Total Credits: 120