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 100 | Accounting I | |
BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | |
CIS 106+ | Introduction to Information Technology | |
CIS 109+ | Introduction to Management Information Systems | |
ENG 115 | English Composition | |
MAT 104 | Algebra with Applications | |
Total Credit Hours: | 27.0 |
Area II-Major Core Component
CIS 111 | Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems | |
CIS 175+ | Introduction to Networking | |
CIS 210 | Systems Analysis and Development | |
CIS 329+ | Administering Desktop Clients | |
| OR | |
CIS 337+ | Internetworking Basics | |
CIS 333+ | Networking Security Fundamentals | |
CIS 336 | Enterprise Architecture | |
CIS 348+ | Information Technology Project Management | |
CIS 349+ | Information Technology Audit and Control | |
CIS 375 | Human Computer Interaction | |
CIS 499 | Information 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.
Area III-General Education Component
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").
All courses are 4.5 quarter hour credits.
Total Credit Hours: 180.0
Area II Concentration Requirements
Computer Forensics Management Concentration
CIS 359 | Disaster Recovery Management | |
CIS 417 | Computer Forensics | |
CIS 462 | Security Strategy and Policy | |
SEC 405 | Computer Crime Investigation | |
Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Cybersecurity Management Concentration
CIS 359 | Disaster Recovery Management | |
CIS 438 | Information Security Legal Issues | |
CIS 462 | Security Strategy and Policy | |
SEC 402 | Cyber Security | |
Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Enterprise Data Management Concentration
CIS 356 | Decision Support and Business Intelligence | |
CIS 429 | Data Warehouse Planning | |
CIS 443 | Agile Project Management | |
CIS 446 | Enterprise Resource Planning Systems | |
Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Geographic Information Systems Management Concentration
CIS 358 | Introduction to Geographical Information Systems | |
CIS 356 | Decision Support and Business Intelligence | |
CRJ 441 | Crime Mapping Techniques | |
CIS 429 | Data Warehouse Planning | |
CIS 458 | Advanced Topics in Geographical Information Systems | |
Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Homeland Security Management Concentration
CIS 359 | Disaster Recovery Management | |
CIS 462 | Security Strategy and Policy | |
SEC 310 | Homeland Security Organization and Administration | |
SEC 402 | Cyber Security | |
Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
IT Project Management Concentration
BUS 419 | Project Estimating and Budgeting | |
BUS 437 | Project Procurement Management | |
CIS 353 | Project Requirements and Design | |
CIS 443 | Agile Project Management | |
Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Software Engineering Management Concentration
CIS 353 | Project Requirements and Design | |
CIS 421 | Software Engineering | |
CIS 433 | Software Architecture Techniques | |
CIS 443 | Agile Project Management | |
Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Technology Management Concentration
BUS 310 | Human Resource Management | |
CIS 353 | Project Requirements and Design | |
CIS 359 | Disaster Recovery Management | |
CIS 438 | Information 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.