Overview
The minor in Information Systems consists of six courses (18 credit hours) in Computer Science focusing on computer applications, database management, and information technology.
Information Systems vs. Computer Science
While Computer Science is highly applied, Information Systems is even more applied. Information Systems requires five specific courses that focus on applications and management of technology. Information Systems focuses on how specific technolgies such as hardware, software, and telecommunications can be used to collect, create, and distribute data for organizations. While students learn the details of how to design and implement information systems, many of the courses in this program also emphasize how technology plays a role in shaping business, science, and communication.
Requirements
There are six classes that must be taken in order to recieve a minor in Information Systems.
Five required courses:
- CSIS-010 Introduction to Computer Applications or any 3 credits in Computer Science.
- CSIS-110 Introduction to Computer Science
- CSIS-112 Database Design and Applications for Business OR
CSIS-350 Database Management - CSIS-114 Management Information Systems
- CSIS-116 Survey of Information Technology
One additional course from this list:
- ACCT-470 Accounting Systems and Data Processing
- CSIS-200 Topics in Computer Science
- CSIS-201 Topics in Computer Science with Laboratory
- CSIS-120 Procedural Design and Programming
- CSIS-210 Data Structures