2016-2017 Catalog

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 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.

Credits earned from Strayer University do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing examinations to practice certain information systems professions. General information about information systems licensure options is available from vendor-specific web sites such as Microsoft, Cisco, Project Management Institute, CompTia or EC-Council.

Also available: a Master of Science in Information Systems.

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

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

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 329+Administering Desktop Clients

OR

CIS 337+Internetworking Basics

CIS 333+Networking Security Fundamentals

CIS 336Enterprise Architecture

CIS 348+Information Technology Project Management

CIS 349+Information Technology Audit and Control

CIS 375Human Computer Interaction

CIS 499Information Systems Capstone

Total Credit Hours:45.0

Area II-Concentration Component

Students must choose one of the Area II Concentration Components listed 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 105American History after 1865

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

SCI 110Introduction to Physical Science

SCI 115Introduction to Biology

SOC 100Introduction to Sociology

SCI 200Environmental Science

POL 300Contemporary International Problems

OR

SOC 300Sociology of Developing Countries

Total Credit Hours:58.5

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").

Total Credit Hours:31.5

 All courses are 4.5 quarter hour credits.

Total Credit Hours: 180.0

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

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

Geographic Information Systems Management Concentration

CIS 358Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

CIS 356Decision Support and Business Intelligence

CRJ 441Crime Mapping Techniques

CIS 429Data Warehouse Planning

CIS 458Advanced Topics in Geographical Information 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 quarter hour credits.

+Course and certification availability subject to change. Some courses may require prerequisites 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.