Computer Information Systems B.S.
Total Semester Credit Hours = 120
The Computer Information Systems Program prepares students for positions as systems analysts, data analysts, database administrators, network designers and administrators, information security analysts, software developers, programmers and various technical positions. Individuals with CIS degrees can be found in virtually every type of organization globally.
Program Educational Objectives
Educational objectives of the computer information systems program are the knowledge, skills, and experiences that enable graduates to:
- investigate and analyze business problems, providing reliable and secure computerized solutions;
- grow professionally through activities such as graduate study, continuing education, professional certifications, and participation in professional organizations;
- think critically and creatively, communicate clearly, work effectively with others, and develop leadership skills;
- demonstrate an understanding of social and ethical issues in the computer profession; and
- understand the organizational impact of computer-based information systems.
Student Outcomes
Computer Information Systems students at the time of graduation are expected to attain:
- an ability to apply knowledge of business and computing appropriate to the discipline;
- an ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution;
- an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs;
- an ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal;
- an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities;
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- an ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society;
- a recognition of the need for an ability to engage in continuing professional development;
- an ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice; and
- an understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment.
Graduation Requirements
Upon a student’s admission to the Computer Information Systems major, they will be assigned an academic advisor to work with the student in planning a program to complete the degree requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor throughout the semester and are required to meet with their advisor prior to registering for the next semester. Students must complete the University Core, the Pre-Business Core, and the Business Core for graduation.
Suggested University Core for B.S. Computer Information Systems - 42 Credit Hours
Core Category
| Communication |
6 hrs. |
ENGL 1301 and SPCM 1315 |
Language, Philosophy
& Culture |
3 hrs. |
ENGL 2310, ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2350, ENGL 2362, ENGL 2363 |
| Human Expression |
3 hrs. |
ENGL 1302, HNRS 2351, MCOM 2307 or SPCM 1311 recommended |
| Social Sciences |
3 hrs. |
ECON 2301 or 2302 recommended |
| Creative Arts |
3 hrs. |
ART 1301, ART 1306, ART 2303, ART 2304, HRNS 2352, MUSI 1301, MUSI 1306, MUSI 2301, MUSI 2308 |
| History |
6 hrs. |
HIST 1301, HIST 1302 |
| Political Science |
6 hrs. |
POLS 2305, POLS 2306 |
| Life & Physical Science |
6 hrs. |
Life & Physical Science |
| Math |
3 hrs. |
MATH 1342 required for Business |
| STEM |
3 hrs. |
MATH 1343 required for Business |
Pre-Business Core - 15 Credit Hours
All Pre-Business Core Courses require a “C” or better.
Total Credit Hours – 27 Hrs.
* 12 Credit Hours are counted in the University Core
Common Business Core - 30 Credit Hours
All Business Core Courses require a “C” or better
Degree Requirements
To graduate with a degree in Computer Information Systems, the student must meet the following specific requirements in addition to the general baccalaureate degree requirements:
Upper-Division Courses
Thirty-three semester hours of upper-division computer science, with at least 15 hours completed at UT Tyler.
Grade Requirement
Grade of “C” or better in all COSC courses and courses listed below.
Computer Science Courses - 33 Credit Hours
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for Computer Information Systems
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| COSC 1336 | Programming Fundamentals | |
| COSC 1307 | Introduction to Information Systems Software [TCCN: BCIS 1305] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2301] | |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301] | |
| SPCM 1315 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN: SPCH 1315] | |
| COSC 3333 | Management Information Systems | |
Life and Physical Sciences (3 hrs.)
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2302] | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302] | |
| COSC 3385 | Database Design | |
| MANA 3300 | Critical and Analytical Thinking in Business | |
Life and Physical Sciences (3 hrs.)
Junior Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
Senior Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
Language, Philosophy, & Culture (3 hrs.)
Creative Arts Elective (3 hrs.)