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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:

  1. investigate and analyze business problems, providing reliable and secure computerized solutions;
  2. grow professionally through activities such as graduate study, continuing education, professional certifications, and participation in professional organizations;
  3. think critically and creatively, communicate clearly, work effectively with others, and develop leadership skills;
  4. demonstrate an understanding of social and ethical issues in the computing professions; and 
  5. understand the organizational impact of computer-based information systems.

Student Outcomes 

Computer Information Systems students at the time of graduation are expected to attain:

  1. an ability to apply knowledge of business and computing appropriate to the discipline;
  2. an ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution;
  3. an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs;
  4. an ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal;
  5. an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities;
  6. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  7. an ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society;
  8. a recognition of the need for an ability to engage in continuing professional development;
  9. an ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice; and
  10. 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, an academic advisor will be assigned 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 prior to registering for the next semester.  Students must complete the University Core, the Pre-Business Core, and the Business Core for graduation.

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. These include 24 required courses below and 9 hours of Upper Division COSC electives.

Grade Requirement

Grade of “C” or better in all COSC courses and courses listed below.

Computer Science Required Courses - 24 Credit Hours

COSC 1315Programming Fundamentals for Non-CS Majors
COSC 1337The Object-Oriented Paradigm
COSC 3375Analysis and Logical Design
COSC 3385Database Design
COSC 4325Data Communications and Computer Networks
COSC 4347Business Intelligence and Analysis
COSC 4362Retail Cyber Security
COSC 4375Information Systems Design Project

Common Business Core - 30 Credit Hours

All Business Core Courses require a “C” or better

MANA 3311Fundamentals of Management
BLAW 3301Business Law and Social Responsibility
MANA 3370Business Writing and Oral Presentations
MANA 3312International Business
MARK 3311Principles of Marketing
MANA 3300Critical and Analytical Thinking in Business
MANA 3305Operations Management
FINA 3311Principles of Finance
COSC 3333Management Information Systems
MANA 4395Strategic Management

Suggested University Core for B.S. Computer Information Systems - 42 Credit Hours

Core Category

Communication 6 hrs. ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, ENGL 2311, CMST 1315 
Language, Philosophy
& Culture		 3 hrs.  ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2350, ENGL 2362, ENGL 2363, ENGL 2370, PHIL 1301, PHIL 1304, PHIL 2303, PHIL 2306, PHIL 2331
Human Expression 3 hrs.  ENGL 1302, ENGL 2310, ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2350, ENGL 2362, ENGL 2363, HNRS 2351, MCOM 2307, PHIL 2331, or CMST 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, THTR 1301, THTR 1356 
 History 6 hrs.  HIST 1301, HIST 1302, HIST 1303
 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.

 Introduction to Business  3 hrs.   MANA 1300 
 Business Math  6 hrs.  MATH 1342 and MATH 1343
 Accounting  6 hrs.  ACCT 2301 and ACCT 2302
 Economics  6 hrs.  ECON 2301 and ECON 2302
 Computer Apps.  3 hrs.  COSC 1307

Total Credit Hours – 27 Hrs.
* 12 Credit Hours are counted in the University Core

Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems BS

Freshman Year

First Semester (15 hrs.)

COSC 1315Programming Fundamentals for Non-CS Majors
COSC 1307Introduction to Information Systems Software [TCCN: BCIS 1305]
MATH 1342Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342]
ENGL 1301College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301]
HIST 1301United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301]

Second Semester (15 hrs.)

COSC 1337The Object-Oriented Paradigm
MANA 1300Introduction to Business [TCCN: BUSI 1301]
MATH 1343Statistics II
ENGL 1302College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302]
HIST 1302United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302]

Sophomore Year

First Semester (15 hrs.)

ACCT 2301Principles of Financial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2301]
ECON 2301Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301]
CMST 1315Introduction to Public Speaking [TCCN: SPCH 1315]
COSC 3333Management Information Systems
Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.)
 

Second Semester (15 hrs.)

ACCT 2302Principles of Managerial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2302]
ECON 2302Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302]
COSC 3385Database Design
MANA 3300Critical and Analytical Thinking in Business
Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.)
 

Junior Year

First Semester (15 hrs.)

BLAW 3301Business Law and Social Responsibility
COSC 4325Data Communications and Computer Networks
FINA 3311Principles of Finance
COSC 3375Analysis and Logical Design
Upper division elective (3 hours)

Second Semester (15 hrs.)

MANA 3370Business Writing and Oral Presentations
MARK 3311Principles of Marketing
MANA 3305Operations Management
MANA 3311Fundamentals of Management
Upper division elective (3 hours)

Senior Year

First Semester (15 hrs.)

MANA 3312International Business
POLS 2305Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]
COSC 4362Retail Cyber Security
COSC 4347Business Intelligence and Analysis
Upper division elective (3 hours)

Second Semester (15 hrs.)

COSC 4375Information Systems Design Project
MANA 4395Strategic Management
POLS 2306Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]
Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.)
Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.)