Information Systems Major
Why study information systems at CMU?
The information systems program at CMU teaches the science behind state-of-the-art computer technology and offers practical experiences with the business industry's most advanced computer applications. Consider these key features distinguishing this program at CMU:
- Courses that prepare students for a variety of careers in management information systems
- Internship opportunities with organizations including The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Corning Corporation, Eli Lilly, and State Farm Insurance
- Job placement of 100 percent in one of the top-paying College of Business Administration programs
- Professional development, resources, and contacts through on-campus organizations such as the Business Professionals of America
Career outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, for all occupations through the year 2014:
- Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow 18 to 26 percent.
- With the growth of electronic commerce and the capacity of the Internet to create new relationships with customers, the role of computer and information systems managers will continue to evolve.
- Employment of computer systems analysts is expected to grow more than 27 percent as organizations continue adopting and integrating increasingly sophisticated technologies.
Career options
Graduates of the information systems program at CMU will find a variety of career opportunities. Some of these may require additional education.
- Data Entry and Retrieval Systems Manager
- Business Systems Project Manager
- Hardware Marketer
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Information Center Consultant
- Network Administrator
- Database Analyst
- Operations Researcher
- Production Manager
- Systems Analyst, Manager, or Supervisor
Program Overview
The course listings below are a representation of what this academic program requires.
For a full review of this program in detail please see our official online academic bulletin
AND consult with an academic advisor. This listing does not include the General Education
courses required for all majors and may not include some program specific information, such as admissions, retention, and termination standards.
(Click on the course name or number for a complete course description.)
Information Systems Major
( Total: 33 semester hours )
(9 hours)
Additional Common Body of Knowledge in Business Administration Courses
3
BUS 100 Essential Business Skills
Introduces students to the concept of a business, its disciplines, and essential business skills including decision making, team work, and oral and written communication.
3
BUS 300 Applied Business Statistics
Applications of statistical analysis to support business decision making. Covers collection of business data, analysis of business datasets, and presentation of results. Prerequisites: STA 282 or 382; Tier 2 Admission to Professional Business Studies.
3
MGT 499 Integrated Capstone-Strategic Management
An integrative capstone course applying and analyzing financial, marketing, supply chain and other business functions within a global strategic management perspective. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed; BUS 300, 301; MGT/MKT 303; FIN 302; MKT 304; Tier 2 Admission to Professional Business Studies. Preference given to graduating seniors.
(9 hours)
Required Courses II
Select one of the following options:
(9 hours)
Option A - Enterprise Software
3
BIS 357 ABAP/4 Programming Fundamentals
Application of ABAP/4 programming language to meet business requirements within the SAP R/3 system as an example of a development workbench for contemporary enterprise software. Prerequisites: BIS 228, BIS 247; 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.
3
BIS 458 SAP Configuration and Implementation
Concepts and application of configuring SAP software for enterprise deployment in business organizations. SAP functions matched with business requirements are configured using the implementation guide. Prerequisites: BIS 247, BIS 357, and BIS 420, 56 semester hours completed and admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.
(9 hours)
Option B - E-Business
3
BIS 324 Visual Basic Application Development
Development of business applications using the Visual Basic programming language with emphasis on issues involved in designing and deploying information technology in organizations. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with the approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies. Recommended: BIS 228.
3
BIS 327 Web Site Development
Development of Internet and intranet web sites to support business functions including doing business on the Internet with emphasis on issues involved in designing and deploying this information technology by organizations. Prerequisites: BIS 104 or CPS 100 or BIS 221 or BIS 255; 56 semester hours completed and listed on a signed major or minor.
3
BIS 424 Client/Server Business Application Development
Development of three-tiered client/server applications-user services, business services, and database services. The use of object-oriented programming in developing scalable business applications. Prerequisites: BIS 324 and BIS 422; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.
3
BIS 480 Telecommunications Management
Management issues and practical business applications in telecommunications as well as telecommunications technology, policies, careers, and education. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.
(9 hours)
Option C - General
(15 hours)
Required Courses I
3
BIS 228 Computer Programming-COBOL
Introduction to the COBOL language with a high emphasis on applications in the field of business. Prerequisite: BIS 104 or CPS 100 or BIS 221 or BIS 255.
3
BIS 420 Systems Analysis and Design
Fundamentals of business systems analysis and design; study of present system, developing system alternatives. Prerequisites: BIS 221 or BIS 255; 56 semester hours completed and admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.
3
BIS 422 Data Base Management Systems
Study of data base concepts with emphasis on network, CODASYL, and relational models and their application to business systems. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.
3
BIS 423 Decision Support Systems
Analysis and design of information systems permitting the computer to become an integral part of the managerial decision-making process. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.
3
BIS 425 Business Systems Applications
Study of the broad concepts involved in the design and development of information systems. Prerequisites: BIS 420, BIS 422; 86 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.