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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.

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 websites 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 109Introduction to Management Information Systems
COM 101Effective Communication Skills
ENG 115English Composition
MAT 104Algebra with Applications
Total Credit Hours:31.5

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 337+Internetworking Basics
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

COM 201The Power of Effective Speaking
ENG 215Research and Writing
ENG 316Technical Writing (Required for IT or IS)
HIS 104American History to 1865
OR
HIS 105American History after 1865
OR
POL 110U.S. Government
HUM 111World Cultures I
OR
HUM 112World Cultures II
MAT 300Statistics
PHI 210Critical Thinking
PSY 105Introduction to Psychology
OR
PSY 115Psychology of Success
SCI 110Introduction to Physical Science
SCI 115Introduction to Biology
SCI 200Environmental Science
SOC 100Introduction to Sociology
SOC 450Solutions to Global Issues
Total Credit Hours:58.5

Area IV-Elective Component

These courses are selected in consultation with the Campus Dean or Associate Campus Dean, or Success Coach; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study (see "Minors").

Total Credit Hours:27.0

 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 443+Agile 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 443+Agile Project Management
Total Credit Hours:18.0

Software Engineering Management Concentration

CIS 353Project Requirements and Design
CIS 421Software Engineering
CIS 433Software Architecture Techniques
CIS 443+Agile 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 Campus Dean, Associate Campus Dean, Dean of Advising, or Success Coach for additional information.