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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

Business Administration B.S. – Computer Information Systems Emphasis

Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business

Contact: Ronald O. Reed, Ph.D., C.P.A., Chair

Location: Kepner 2090

Telephone: 970.351.2855

Website: http://www.mcb.unco.edu/departments/CIS.cfm    

Advising Information:

Freshmen and sophomore students must consult with their advisor each semester prior to registering. Juniors and seniors are not required, but are encouraged, to meet with their assigned emphasis advisor prior to registration each semester.

The assigned advisor is available through the Ursa login; ursa.unco.edu; under Student tab Academic Profile channel and is term specific. If no advisor is listed, contact the CIS Program Office for advisor information, 970.351.2855.

The program consists of three parts:

  1. Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
  2. Required Major Credits
  3. University-Wide Credits

Program Description:

The primary objective of the Computer Information Systems Emphasis is to provide the applicable coursework and experiences to allow graduates to secure industry positions in the fields of programming, systems analysis, systems design, database design/administration and telecommunications/networking. The program is also designed to prepare students with a solid academic background suitable for graduate work in computer information systems.

Within the curriculum, particular attention is paid to the strategic nature of technology. In the CIS program, students acquire knowledge of computer programming, networking, systems analysis and design, database management systems, decision support systems and e-commerce.

Graduates of the CIS program usually enter the job market as programmers/analysts or networking personnel. Subsequent positions may include systems analysts, database administrators and network administration. For the most part, the graduate's activities will focus on creating and implementing software and procedures used to service large and small organizations including manufacturing, retail, wholesale, financial, insurance, communications and government groups.

Program Admission Requirements:

  • Incoming freshman admission standards are based on the Colorado Commission of Higher Education (CCHE) composite index, which is a sliding scale based on achievement test score and high school rank. Current admission standards are available at www.mcb.unco.edu or by calling the MCB Advising Center at 970.351.1233. Students with a GED should contact the MCB Advising Center for current Admission Standards.
  • Transfer students are admitted to the College of Business major and minors provided they meet the admission requirements in place at the time of application. Students who transfer with less than 15 semester hours of college level coursework may qualify for admission to the College of Business provided they meet the freshman admission requirements.
  • Some students may qualify to submit an application for admission to a Business major. These students include transfer students with at least 15 hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.50-2.99 and UNC students who have completed at least 15 hours at UNC with a cumulative UNC GPA of 2.5-2.99. Students may apply with the administrative assistant in the department of their choice of emphasis located in Kepner Hall. International students can obtain additional information about admission to the Monfort College of Business from the MCB Advising Center, 970.351.1233.

Degree Requirement Notes:

Students are reminded that to graduate with a Business Administration degree, a student must attain a 2.0 or greater cumulative Business GPA, and at least a "C-" grade in each individual Business Administration Core Course.

No more than 12 semester credits of the Business Administration Core may be transferred in toward a Business Administration major. A maximum of 9 semester credits in 300/400-level Required Emphasis Credits and Elective Emphasis Credits can be transferred from other four-year institutions. Additionally, 6 credit hours of business electives may be transferred from other four-year institutions.

Program Requirements:

  • In addition to fulfilling the basic requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration students must attain at least a grade of "C-" or better in the Required Emphasis Credits and Elective Emphasis Credits in order to count towards graduation.
  • BACS 495 Special Topics in CIS may be repeated. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied to the student’s degree program. With the written approval of the CIS department chair, an Executive Professor Special Topics course may be substituted for BACS 495 Special Topics in CIS.

Degree Requirements — 120 Credits

Degree Requirements

1. Required Specified LAC — 25 credits

LAC area 1.b. — Intermediate Composition

BA 205Business Communications

3

LAC area 2 — Mathematics

MATH 124College Algebra

4

STAT 150Introduction to Statistical Analysis

3

MATH 124: If a student presents an ACT score of 26.0 or higher in mathematics or an SAT math score of 560 or higher, he or she is exempt from MATH 124 and thus the LAC area 2 requirement.

LAC area 5.a. — Economic and Political Systems

ECON 203Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ECON 205Principles of Microeconomics

3

LAC area 5.c. — Human Behavior and Social Systems

Choose one of the following courses:

PSY 120Principles of Psychology

3

PSY 265Social Psychology

3

SOC 100Principles of Sociology

3

LAC Electives

BACS 101Business Computing

3

COMM 100Basics of Public Speaking

1

COMM 101Speaking Evaluation

2

Remaining LAC — 25 credits

See “Liberal Arts Core”.

2. Required Major — 63-64 credits

(Business Core Credits — 30 credits)

Take all of the following courses:

BA 299Professional Experience

0

BAAC 220Principles of Accounting I

3

BAAC 221Principles of Accounting II

3

BACS 300Information Systems

3

BAFN 231Legal Environment of Business

3

BAFN 305Intermediate Business Statistics

3

BAFN 370Business Finance

3

BAFN 390Operations Management

3

BAMG 350Management of Organizations

3

BAMG 456Strategic Management

3

BAMK 360Marketing

3

BAFN 305: should be taken prior to enrolling in any 400-level business course.

BAMG 456: is the capstone course for Business majors and is designed to be taken in the student’s last semester. The prerequisites for this course are: BAFN 305, BAFN 370, BAMG 350 and BAMK 360. BAFN 305 may be taken concurrently. Senior standing.

(CIS Emphasis Credits — 18 credits)

Take all of the following courses:

BACS 287Graphical Interface Programming

3

BACS 380Networking and Data Communications Systems

3

BACS 387Object Oriented System Development

3

BACS 485Database Management Systems

3

BACS 487Systems Analysis and Design

3

BACS 488Senior CIS Project

3

(Elective CIS Emphasis Credits — 6 credits)

Choose two of the following courses:

BACS 350Intermediate Web Development

3

BACS 371Introduction to Computer Forensics

3

BACS 382TCP/IP Network Security

3

BACS 392Systems Platforms and Network Development

3

BACS 486Advanced Database Management

3

BACS 495Special Topics in CIS

3

(Elective Major Credits — 6 credits)

Choose two of the following courses:

Any 300 or 400-level business electives (BA prefix) except for BAAC 301, BAFN 302 and BAMG 356

or

BACS 200Web Design and Development for Small Business

3

(Required Supporting Credits — 3-4 credits)

Choose one of the following courses:

MATH 131Calculus I

4

MATH 176Topics in Calculus

3

MATH 176: recommended

3. University-Wide Credits — 60 credits (non-business)

Students must complete 60 non-business credits (these credits include LAC courses listed above) in order to graduate. BA 150, BA 205BA 251, and BACS 101 count as non-business credits.

In addition to the specified LAC courses listed above, most students will need an additional 6-7 credits in non-Business courses.