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Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program is designed to provide students the skills to design, manage and secure computing systems and processes to help organizations achieve their operational and strategic goals.

Students will be exposed to a broad range of information systems courses that align with professional curricular body requirements. The program emphasizes technology communications skills, information literacy, abstract thinking and critical analysis designed to foster a richer understanding and application of the course material. This program is consistent with the technologies and practices used and supported by numerous organizations in support of technology management organizational systems, technical planning and security.

Students are expected to demonstrate computer and critical thinking skills in order to succeed in the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program. Courses within the major component of the curriculum are designed to prepare students for success in a variety of systems disciplines.

Also available: a Master of Science in Information Systems, and Associate in Arts in Information Systems.

Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:

  • Computer Forensic Management
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Geographic Information Systems Management**
  • Enterprise Data Management
  • Homeland Security Management
  • IT Project Management
  • Software Engineering Management
  • Technology Management

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program in Arkansas must follow the program requirements in the catalog section applicable to their state.

North Carolina students interested in the following additional concentrations; Networking, Internetworking, Programming, or Web Development must follow the program requirements outlined in the North Carolina section of this catalog.

** Geographic Information Systems Management: this concentration is not yet approved in all states. See www.strayer.edu for the latest information regarding program availability. This concentration is offered online only in Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Utah.

The National Security Agency’s (NSA) Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) has certified that Strayer University’s security curriculum has been reviewed by the Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Review Committee (IACE) and determined that it meets national training standards for information systems security professionals and system administrators, NSTISSI No. 4011 and 4013.

Requirements

Area I-Core Component

ACC 100Accounting I
BUS 100Introduction to Business
CIS 106+Introduction to Information Technology
CIS 109+Introduction to Management Information Systems
ENG 115English Composition
MAT 104Algebra with Applications
Total Credit Hours:27.0

Area II-Major Core Component

CIS 111Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
CIS 175+Introduction to Networking
CIS 210Systems Analysis and Development
CIS 333+Networking Security Fundamentals
CIS 336Enterprise Architecture
CIS 348+Information Technology Project Management
CIS 349+Information Technology Audit and Control
CIS 499Information Systems Capstone
Total Credit Hours:36.0

Area II-Concentration Component

Students must choose one of the following Area II Concentration Components to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.

Total Credit Hours:18.0

Area III-General Education Component

ENG 215Research and Writing
ENG 315Professional Communications
OR
ENG 316Technical Writing (Required for IT or IS)
HIS 105Contemporary U.S. History
OR
POL 110U.S. Government
HUM 111World Cultures I
HUM 112World Cultures II
MAT 300Statistics
PHI 210Critical Thinking
PSY 100Psychology of Adjustment
OR
PSY 105Introduction to Psychology
REL 212World Religions
SCI 110Introduction to Physical Science
OR
SCI 115Introduction to Biology
SOC 100Introduction to Sociology
ECO 405Economic Problems and Issues
OR
POL 300Contemporary International Problems
OR
SOC 300Sociology of Developing Countries
Total Credit Hours:54.0

Area IV-Elective Component

These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study (See "Minors"). Students attending New Jersey campuses must take five electives from the General Studies disciplines listed in the catalog: Economics, English, Foreign Language, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Science and Sociology.

Total Credit Hours:45.0

 

Area II Concentration Requirements

Computer Forensics Management Concentration

CIS 359Disaster Recovery Management
CIS 417Computer Forensics
CIS 462Security Strategy and Policy
SEC 405Computer Crime Investigation
Total Credit Hours:18.0

Cybersecurity Management Concentration

CIS 359Disaster Recovery Management
CIS 438Information Security Legal Issues
CIS 462Security Strategy and Policy
SEC 402Cyber Security
Total Credit Hours:18.0

Geographic Information Systems Management Concentration

CIS 358Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
CIS 356Decision Support and Business Intelligence
OR
CRJ 441Crime Mapping Techniques
CIS 429Data Warehouse Planning
CIS 458Advanced Topics in Geographical Information Systems
Total Credit Hours:18.0

Enterprise Data Management Concentration

CIS 356Decision Support and Business Intelligence
CIS 429Data Warehouse Planning
CIS 443Agile Project Management
CIS 446Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Total Credit Hours:18.0

Homeland Security Management Concentration

CIS 359Disaster Recovery Management
CIS 462Security Strategy and Policy
SEC 310Homeland Security Organization and Administration
SEC 402Cyber Security
Total Credit Hours:18.0

IT Project Management Concentration

BUS 419Project Estimating and Budgeting
BUS 437Project Procurement Management
CIS 353Project Requirements and Design
CIS 443Agile Project Management
Total Credit Hours:18.0

Software Engineering Management Concentration

CIS 353Project Requirements and Design
CIS 421Software Engineering
CIS 433Software Architecture Techniques
CIS 443Agile Project Management
Total Credit Hours:18.0

Technology Management Concentration

BUS 310Human Resource Management
CIS 353Project Requirements and Design
CIS 359Disaster Recovery Management
CIS 438Information Security Legal Issues
Total Credit Hours:18.0

All courses are 4.5 credits.

Total Credit Hours: 180.0

+Course and certification availability subject to change. Some courses may require pre-requisites first be satisfied through completion of the course at Strayer University, transfer credit or review of previous certifications earned. Contact your advisor for additional information.