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Major
INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The Information Systems major (IS) within the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program prepares students for careers in information systems by focusing on the use of current information technology within the context of an organization. Information Systems as an academic discipline encompasses two broad areas: Acquisition, deployment and management of Information Technology (IT) resources and services; and development of IS infrastructure to support the organization's processes.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the IS program will have a combined preparation in business core courses and applied computing. Students will not only have the necessary managerial skills to solve business problems in functional areas, but also technical knowledge to develop and support information systems of any scope.

PROGRAM
Required Major Core Courses
(21 credit hours)
IST 203 Software Tools for Personal Productivity
IST 211 Fundamentals of Systems Development
IST 221 Information Systems in Organizations
IST 311 Advanced Programming of Business Systems
IST 321 Systems Analysis Methods
IST 331 Modern Database Design and Implementation
IST 341 Management of Business Networks
IST 465 Enterprise Integration System

Major Core Electives
(9 credit hours)
Choose a minimum of 9 credit hours
IST 410 Object-Oriented Programming for IS
IST 420 Project Management for Information Systems
IST 430 Knowledge Management
IST 450 Web-based Programming
IST 461 Electronic Business
IST 490 Professional Internship
IST 493 Special Topics

RECOMMENCED SEQUENCE FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students are required to complete 128 hours of course work that includes University, College and Major requirements. Adhering to the recommended sequence outlined below provides a balanced workload and ensures that students will have the proper prerequisites and knowledge for maximum benefit of these courses.

First Semester
ENG 101 English I
MTH 151 Math Concepts *
MTH 152 Math Concepts *
MTH 153 Math Concepts *
IST 203 Software Tools for Personal Productivity
Natural Science with Lab Elective **
BUS 101 Intro to College Life
Total

Second Semester
ENG 102 English II
MTH 154 Math Concepts *
MTH 155 Math Concepts *
MTH 156 Math Concepts *
Natural Science Elective **
ECN 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
African-American Experience Elective **
Total

Third Semester
ECN 202 Principles of Microeconomics
OMS 201 Business Statistics I
GAD 250 Business Communication (W)
ACT 221 Introductory Accounting I
Western Culture Elective **
Total

Fourth Semester
OMS 202 Business Statistics II
ACT 222 Introductory Accounting II
IST 211 Fund of Systems Development
IST 221 Information Systems in the Organization
Human Diversity Elective **
Total

Fifth Semester
ECN 302 Intermediate Microeconomics
MKT 301 Introduction to Marketing
IST 311 Advanced Programming of Business Systems
IST 321 Systems Analysis Methods
Social Science Elective **
Total

Sixth Semester
MLR 321 Principles of Management
OMS 311 Intro to Production Management
IST 331 Modern Database Design and Implementation
IST 341 Management of Business Networks
Arts and Humanities Elective **
Total

Seventh Semester
MKT 351 Business, Society, and Government (W) or
BLW 411 Ethics and Business Law I (W)
FIN 351 Intro to Financial Management
IST Elective
IST Elective
Arts and Humanities Elective **
Total

Eighth Semester
MLR 465 Management Strategy and Policy (W)
IST 465 Enterprise Integration System
IST Elective
Arts and Humanities Elective **
Nonwestern Culture Elective **
Total

Credits
4
1
2
1
3
5
1
17

Credits
3
1
2
1
3
3
3
16

Credits
3
3
3
3
4
16

Credits
3
3
3
3
3
15

Credits
3
3
3
4
3
16

Credits
3
3
4
4
3
17

Credits
3

4
3
3
3
16

Credits
3
3
3
3
4
16

* The Analytical Geometry and Calculus sequence (MTH 181-182) may be substituted for the Math Concepts sequence (MTH 151-156).

** Before Choosing Electives, students should consult an advisor.
- Information Systems majors may substitute IST 221 for IST 305.
- (W) Counts as a writing course for university graduation requirements. A minimum of three writing courses is required.

For more information, contact:
Department of Computer and Information Science
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, BU 344
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Phone: 216.687.4760
Email: stolarski@csuohio.edu
http://cis.csuohio.edu/

For official requirements for a degree in this major, see the Undergraduate Catalog for the academic year in which you were admitted to the University.

Major INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Major
INFORMATION SYSTEMS