Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Credentials and skills for application programming, cybersecurity, database and infrastructure administration, learned by doing.
- Credits
- 120
- Level
- Bachelor's
- Language
- English · Spanish
- School
- Information Systems
Program description
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program is specifically designed to equip students with the necessary credentials and skills to thrive in the rapidly expanding fields of application software programming, cybersecurity, database and infrastructure administration. Students gain a solid foundation of practical programming knowledge and skills, comparable to those acquired in a programming bootcamp, and develop project-based work samples.
The curriculum gives students a comprehensive experience working with operating systems, networks, databases, and other essential components of information systems. Aligned with the requirements of professional curricular bodies, courses build communication technology skills, information literacy, abstract thinking, and critical analysis.
The program offers valuable exposure to emerging technologies and industry standard practices. With a focus on practical application and learning by doing, students are well prepared to enter or advance their careers in the ever-evolving landscape of information systems.
What you will be able to do
- Analyze and document the requirements of a complex information system.
- Design and program relatively complex information systems, including advanced database features and appropriate interfaces.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to keep up with the evolving technical areas of information systems.
- Use and understand the best practices and technological tools of Blockchain to solve problems of information systems in organizations.
- Communicate the objectives and analytical, design, and programmatic components of a sophisticated information system to professionals, managers, and users.
- Design and implement financial information systems that adjust to the strategic plans, goals, and objectives of emerging organizations.
Curriculum
Choose your specialization
Cyber security, cyber law and cyber ethics: prevent data breaches, mitigate vulnerabilities and secure networks and systems.
| CYS430 | Cyber Law and Cybercrime | 3 |
| CYS440 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CYS450 | Defense Information Warfare | 3 |
| CYS460 | National Security Policy | 3 |
| CYS470 | Systems Assurance | 3 |
| CYS480 | International Security | 3 |
| CYS490 | Mobile Applications and Services | 3 |
| CAP499 | Capstone Written Project | 3 |
The design of blockchain technology, its platforms and applications, and how it is reshaping the financial industry.
| BFT430 | Importance of Technologies in Finance | 3 |
| BFT440 | Introduction to Blockchain Technology | 3 |
| BFT450 | Bootstrapping network effects | 3 |
| BFT460 | Tokens to digital platforms | 3 |
| BFT470 | FinTech Regulations | 3 |
| BFT480 | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Finance | 3 |
| BFT490 | New-age Digital Currency | 3 |
| CAP499 | Capstone Written Project | 3 |
General Education 30 credits
| ENC100 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENC201 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSY100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC201 | Sociology | 3 |
| ALG105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| COM100 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| STA201 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PSY202 | Critical Thinking and Logic | 3 |
| COM201 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| SCI100 | Environmental Science | 3 |
Core Courses 66 credits
| BUS200 | Ethical and Legal Issues | 3 |
| BUS205 | Fundamentals in Business Analytics | 3 |
| LED210 | Values-Based Leadership | 3 |
| PSY210 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MIS200 | Fundamentals of Computer Networking | 3 |
| MIS205 | Computer Programming with a Low-Level Language | 3 |
| MIS210 | Computer Programming with a High-Level Language | 3 |
| MIS215 | Server Administration | 3 |
| MIS220 | Relational Database Management | 3 |
| MIS230 | Data Management - Applications | 3 |
| MIS240 | Network and Security - Foundations | 3 |
| MIS300 | Decision Support Systems | 3 |
| MIS310 | Structured Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| MIS320 | Data Communications | 3 |
| MIS330 | Internet Programming | 3 |
| MIS340 | Applied Data Science | 3 |
| MIS350 | Computer Security, Control, and Information Assurance | 3 |
| MIS410 | Strategic Information Technology | 3 |
| BUS410 | Business Processes and Information Systems Integration | 3 |
| LED400 | Strategic Planning and Leadership | 3 |
| HRM400 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MIS420 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
Admission
- Official high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited, state-licensed or government-recognized institution.
- Valid government-issued photo identification.
- Foreign credentials evaluated by a NACES or AICE member agency; certified translations for documents not in English.
Programs taught in English require TOEFL iBT 71+, IELTS 6.0+, Duolingo 100+ or PTE Academic 50+, unless a waiver applies.
Full admission requirements