1st Semester - First Year
ENG 1010
MTH 1310
PSY 1001 or
SOC 1010
HIS ____
2nd Semester - First Year
Freshman Comp: The Essay
Finite Math for Mgmt & Soc Science
Introduction to Psychology or
Introduction to Sociology
History (American History recommended)
Natural Science Elective (Level II course)
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1st Semester - Second Year
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ECO 2010
ACC 2010
CIS 2010
MGT 2210
1st Semester - Third Year
ECO 2020
ACC 2020
MKT 2040
CIS 2110
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Principles of Economics - Micro
Principles of Accounting II
Business Communication
Structured Problem Solving in Information Systems Arts and
Letters
2nd Semester - Third Year
Managerial Statistics
Fundamentals of Systems Analysis and Design
Telecommunication Systems and Networking
Business Ethics (preferred) or
Ethics
Managerial Finance
1st Semester - Fourth Year
CIS ____
CIS ____
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Freshman Comp: Analysis, Research & Doc.
Calculus for Mgmt & Soc Sciences
American Nat’l Government (*required for ACC) or Political
Systems & Ideas
Public Speaking
Natural Science Elective (Level II course)
2nd Semester - Second Year
Elective
Principles of Economics - Macro
Principles of Accounting I
Foundations of Information Systems
Legal Environment of Business I
CIS 3300
CIS 3050
CIS 3230
PHI 3360 or
PHI 1030
FIN 3300
ENG 1020
MTH 1320
PSC 1010 or
PSC 1020
SPE 1010
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CIS 3320
MGT 3000
MKT 3000
CIS 3060
CIS 3145
Management Science
Organizational Management
Principles of Marketing
Database Management Systems
Business Application Development with Visual Basic
2nd Semester - Fourth Year
CIS Elective
CIS Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
MGT 4950
CIS 4050
CIS ____
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Strategic Management
Systems Analysis and Design
CIS Capstone Course
Elective
Elective
Note: Unrestricted elective credits may vary. Total unrestricted electives must be sufficient for the student to meet the required college minimum of
120 credit hours. Typically the unrestricted elective credits will vary between 12 and 27 credit hours. These hours may be used to meet
requirements for a minor or a concentration. As per college policy, no more than 4 semester hours in human performance and sport activities (HPL)
or varsity sports (ATH) and no more than 7 semester hours in music ensemble courses will be counted toward the degree.
MULTICULTURAL REQUIREMENT: The college’s multicultural requirement may be satisfied by taking an approved multicultural course listed in
the in the College Catalog: General Studies Level II Requirements
MINORS FOR BUSINESS MAJORS: Majors in the School of Business are NOT required to complete a minor at MSCD. Please see an advisor if you
have questions about requirements involved with taking a minor.
ADMISSION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: All students who qualify for admission to MSCD are eligible to
declare a major or minor in the School of Business. Declaring a major or minor is the first step in the process of receiving appropriate advising. A
student should declare a major as soon as possible by contacting an academic advisor, department chair, or faculty member. New and transfer
students intending to major in business are encouraged to see an advisor in the appropriate department before registering for classes.
It is recommended that majors consult with their department advisor within the first semester of reaching junior status.
Computer Information Systems, B.S.
Catalog 11-12
303-556-3122 Admin 590
Please note: Prerequisites for courses on this sheet may change. Prior to registering for a course you must have completed the prerequisites
currently enforced for that course. Please check the online catalog prior to registering each semester.
This sheet applies to the 2011-2012 Catalog only. Students with a
declared major in Computer Information Systems should work with
an advisor in the School of Business or the department on course
selection and sequencing to ensure timely graduation.
Computer Information Systems
School of Business Advising 303-556-3009 or 303-556-6896
General Studies
Business core
Additional School of Business requirements
Major courses
Electives
Total to graduate (min. 40 hrs upper division)
GENERAL STUDIES LEVEL I
Composition
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ENG 1010-3
Freshman Comp: The Essay
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ENG 1020-3
Freshman Comp: Anal., Rsrch & Docum.
Mathematics
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MTH 1310-4
Finite Math for Mgt. & Social Sciences
Note: MTH1110 or MTH1400 is acceptable for transfer students or
students
changing their major. Consult with a math faculty advisor for approval.
Communications
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SPE 1010-3
Public Speaking
GENERAL STUDIES LEVEL II
Historical
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-3
(American History recommended)
Arts & Letters
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-3
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PHI 1030 or 3360-3
Ethics or Business Ethics
Social Sciences
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PSY 1001-3
or
SOC 1010-3
Introductory Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
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or
American National Government
Political Systems and Ideas
PSC 1010-3
PSC 1020-3
Natural Sciences
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-3
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-3
Multicultural
(may be satisfied within General Studies, major, minor or elective)
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-3
Additional School of Business Requirements
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ECO 2010-3 Principles of Economics: Macro
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ECO 2020-3 Principles of Economics: Micro
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MTH 1320-3 Calculus for Management and Social Sciences
34
33
9
27
17
120 min
Students who have reached junior
standing (60 hrs) should request a
CAPP (graduation compliance report)
and review it with a faculty advisor in
the Department of Computer
Information Systems.
BUSINESS CORE (Before you can start the following business core you must have completed
GENERAL STUDIES LEVEL I requirements)
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ACC 2010-3
Principles of Accounting I
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ACC 2020-3
Principles of Accounting II (ACC 2010)
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CIS 2010-3
Foundations of Information Systems (CIS 1010)
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CIS 3300-3
Managerial Statistics (MTH 1320, CIS 2010, 60 hours)
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CIS 3320-3
Management Science (CIS 3300)
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FIN 3300-3
Managerial Finance (ACC 2010, ECO 2010, 2020, MTH 1320, 60 hrs)
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MGT 2210-3
Legal Environment of Business I
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MGT 3000-3
Organizational Management (60 Credit hours)
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MKT 2040-3
Business Communication
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MKT 3000-3
Principles of Marketing (60 Credit hours)
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MGT 4950-3
Strategic Management (Senior/ Completion of Business Core)
Note: All business core courses must be completed with a “C” or better.
MAJOR COURSES
Contact major advisor for approved electives
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CIS 2110-3
Structured Problem Solving in Information Systems (CIS 2010)
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CIS 3050-3
Fundamentals of System Analysis & Design
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CIS 3060-3
Database Management Systems
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CIS 3145-3
Business Application Development w/Visual Basic
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CIS 3230-3
Telecommunications Systems and Networking
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CIS 4050-3
Systems Analysis and Design
Select 6 hrs of upper-division electives in consultation with a faculty advisor:
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CIS 3030-3 Business Web Development ___ CIS 3260-3 IS Development w/ GUI
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CIS 3220-3 Analysis of Hardware
___ CIS 3270-3 LAN and WAN
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CIS 3290-3 Operating Systems End
___ CIS 3300-3 Prin. Of Quantitative Sol
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CIS 3320-3 Management Science
___ CIS 3460-3 Data Warehouse/ Mining
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CIS 3500-3 Info. Systems Security
___ CIS 3980-3 Co-op Ed
Computer Information Systems Capstone Group- Select 3 hrs:
(any 4000-level CIS course excluding CIS 4050)
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CIS 4030-3 Web Site Administration
___ CIS 4160-3 Adv. Programming Seminar
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CIS 4060-3 Adv. Database Mgmt.
___ CIS 4260-3 Database Administration
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CIS 4280-3 Network Install & Admin.
___ CIS 4281-3 Network Install & Admin UNIX
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CIS 4410-3 Management Info. Systems
GENERAL ELECTIVES (17 hours)