Computer Information Systems: Cyber Security Concentration, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (BS-CIS) with a cyber security concentration prepares students for a variety of IT managerial and technical cyber security and cyber defense positions. Students will gain working knowledge in a multitude of areas such as identifying cyber threats, cyber-exploits, network and server side attacks, defensive IT countermeasures, wireless network security, cryptography, password cracking, web exploitation, cyber terrorism, and various aspects of identifying threat vulnerabilities, IT security risk management, disaster recovery planning, cyber law, information assurance (IA), and more.
Cyber security concentration students will acquire the core cyber security knowledge that is required for key technical and managerial IT security positions. Students will develop the foundational skills needed to be successful in their chosen cyber security career path.
Program Objectives
The program seeks to develop a deeper understanding of the role of information systems within organizations and the processes that support technology-enabled business development.
At the conclusion of the CIS program, students will demonstrate the ability to:
- Analyze, design, implement, and maintain an information system.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and speaking.
- Work effectively as a team member for a common purpose.
- Identify ethical issues and provide alternatives or solutions.
Specific Program Requirements
CIS majors complete a total of 120 credits. These credits include 36 credit hours of general education, 52 credits in CIS major courses, 10 credits of quantitative analysis, 9 credits of required related non CIS courses and 13 credits of electives. CIS majors are encouraged to complete a minor in Business Administration or another Business-related minor.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 36 | |
| See General Education below for specific requirements | ||
| Quantitative Analysis Requirement | 10 | |
| MATH 220 | Quantitative Analysis for Business | 4 |
| BSAD 265 | Inferential Statistics & Problem Solving | 3 |
| BSAD 360 | Advanced Business Statistics | 3 |
| Required Related Courses | 9 | |
| BSAD 270 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 368 | Project Management | 3 |
| Open Electives 1 | 13 | |
| CIS Major Courses | 52 | |
| CIS 105 | Introduction to Access DBMS | 1 |
| CIS 150 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 171 | INTRODUCTION TO JAVA PROGRAMMING | 4 |
| CIS 210 | Introduction to Cyber Security | 3 |
| CIS 240 | SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DESIGN | 3 |
| CIS 250 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| CIS 271 | ADVANCED PROGRAM DESIGN WITH JAVA | 4 |
| CIS 289 | NETWORK CONCEPTS | 3 |
| CIS 311 | INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CIS 315 | LINUX FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| CIS 350 | Database Management | 3 |
| CIS 432 | Senior Professional Project | 6 |
| CIS 493 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| CIS 3/400 | Concentration Area Electives | 12 |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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CIS majors may select one of the following concentration areas and complete the indicated required courses (12 credits of 3/400 upper division electives) within the chosen concentration.
The general elective courses must include the specific courses below:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities | ||
| CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
| Social Science | ||
| ECON 201 & ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) and Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) | 6 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 101 | Introductory College Mathematics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
Cyber Security Concentration Area Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 401 | Network Systems Administration | 3 |
| CIS 460 | Cyber Security & Defense | 3 |
| CIS 461 | IT Security Risk Management | 3 |
| CIS 462 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
In addition to the requirement to complete (BSAD 265 Inferential Statistics & Problem Solving (3 c.h.), BSAD 270 Business Communications (3 c.h.), BSAD 360 Advanced Business Statistics (3 c.h.), ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) (3 c.h.), ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) (3 c.h.), MGMT 201 Principles of Management (3 c.h.), MGMT 368 Project Management (3 c.h.), MATH 101 Introductory College Mathematics (GT-MA1) (3 c.h.) and MATH 220 Quantitative Analysis for Business (4 c.h.)), CIS majors are strongly encouraged to complete a minor in Business Administration.
Specific Graduation Requirements
- Students majoring in computer information systems must maintain grades of C or higher in all CIS courses. In addition, all required CIS prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- Students must complete at least 120 semester hours in an approved program of study, including 52 hours in the major.
- Students must complete a minimum of 21 credits of CIS upper-division course work. At least 16 of these upper-division CIS credits must be taken in residence.
- Students must complete a course planning worksheet and participate in the advisement process with a CIS faculty advisor.
Summary of Graduation Requirements (CIS)
General Education: 361
Quantitative Analysis Requirement: 10
Required Related: 9
Open Electives: 13
Major: 52
TOTAL (minimum credits): 120
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIS 100 | Introduction to Word | 1 |
| CIS 103 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 1 |
| CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
| CIS 105 | Introduction to Access DBMS | 1 |
| CIS 150 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| MATH 101 | Introductory College Mathematics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIS 171 | Introduction to Java Programming | 4 |
| CIS 185 | PC Architecture | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| MATH 220 | Quantitative Analysis for Business | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
| CIS 240 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| CIS 315 | Linux Fundamentals | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) | 3 |
| General Education | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BSAD 265 | Inferential Statistics & Problem Solving | 3 |
| CIS 271 | Advanced Program Design with Java | 4 |
| CIS 289 | Network Concepts | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| General Education | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BSAD 360 | Advanced Business Statistics | 3 |
| CIS 311 | Introduction to Web Development | 3 |
| CIS 350 | Database Management | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) | 3 |
| General Education | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BSAD 270 | Business Communications | 3 |
| General Education | 6 | |
| Elective 3 credits must be upper division CIS course. | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGMT 368 | Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 401 | Network Systems Administration | 3 |
| CIS 462 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| Elective | 7 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIS 432 | Senior Professional Project | 6 |
| CIS 493 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| CIS 460 | Cyber Security & Defense | 3 |
| CIS 461 | IT Security Risk Management | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 119 | |