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Computer Information Systems (Online)
Develop the skills to monitor, detect, investigate and respond to cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Learn Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing and so much more! Earn your Computer Information Systems Degree and launch your career!
Bachelor of Science (BS) – HEGIS Code 0701 (Online)
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program provides a solid foundation of IT skills and knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking and design skills relevant to succeed in an IT career. Students will learn the core competencies needed to plan strategic and effective IT solutions for any organization.
- Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program should be able to:
- Design, secure, operate, and troubleshoot enterprise networks and equipment such as switches and routers.
- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real and virtual equipment to build personal computers, establish virtualization, software-defined networks, and use application programming interfaces (APIs) and configuration management tools to enable network automation.
- Use IT tools to design, develop, and implement effective IT solutions and to solve organizational problems.
- Investigate and analyze security vulnerabilities and mitigate threats by applying effective countermeasures.
- Using the software development process and algorithmic approaches, design, write, test, and run web and desktop applications using object-oriented programming languages.
Course No. |
Semester Credits |
NET111 | PC Technology (A+) » | 3 |
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and troubleshooting skills needed to provide capable hardware support of personal computers. Students will identify proper procedures for installing and configuring system components and devices; diagnose and troubleshoot system problems; identify safety procedures; identify motherboards, types of memory, bus architectures and CMOS; define the print process and identify procedures for servicing printers; identify the components of portable systems; define networks. This course aligns to one of two CompTIA A+ exams.
Number: NET111
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET117 | Operating System Technologies (A+) » | 3 |
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and troubleshooting skills needed to provide capable software support of personal computers. Students will learn the basic system administration knowledge of command line prompt and Windows operating systems for installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing desktop computer systems. This course aligns to one of two CompTIA A+ exams.
Prerequisite: NET111 or permission to waive.
Number: NET117
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET125 | Cisco Networking Basics » | 3 |
This course provides students with an overview of networking terminology and protocols. Topics to be discussed include local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, cabling and cabling tools, routers and basic routing protocol configuration, Ethernet technologies, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and an introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology. This is the first course of a four course Cisco Academy program that Aligns to the CCNA Routing and Switching certification exam. In addition, this course aligns to the entry-level certification exam, Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT ).
Prerequisite: NET111 or permission to waive.
Number: NET125
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET143 | Windows Client Administration » | 3 |
This course presents an overview of the Windows operating system used as a client in a client/server network. Students will install, configure and troubleshoot the Windows operating system; setup and manage user accounts and groups; install and configure network protocols; configure printers and secure, administer and audit resources. This course aligns to the Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator (MDA) certification exam.
Prerequisite: NET125 or permission to waive.
Number: NET143
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET151 | Windows Server Administration » | 3 |
This course presents an overview of the Windows operating system used as a server in a client/server network. Students will install, configure and troubleshoot a Windows server; examine the file systems; plan, implement and administer Active Directory Services; administer print services; examine network protocols and services; monitor and optimize system resources. This course is aligned to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification exam.
Prerequisite: NET117 or permission to waive.
Number: NET151
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET163 | Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials » | 3 |
This course is a continuation of the Cisco Academy program.
This is the second of three courses that are aligned to the CCNA Certification Exam. This course advances one’s knowl-edge of the operation of routers and switches in small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. This is the second of a three course Cisco Academy program that aligns to the CCNA certification exam
Prerequisite: NET125 Cisco Networking Basics
Number: NET163
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET215 | Networking Essentials (Network+) » | 3 |
This course is designed to prepare students to become foundational-level IT network practitioners. Through scenario-based assignments, students will be presented with the opportunity to perform real world tasks in a simulated environment. Students will implement, configure, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot network architectures. This course is aligned to the TestOut Network Pro certification exam and the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
Prerequisite: NET125
Number: NET215
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET265 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation » | 3 |
This course describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshoot-ing enterprise networks. This course covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access. ENSA also introduces software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats. They are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation. This is the third course of a three-course Cisco Academy program that aligns to the CCNA certification exam.
Prerequisite: NET163 Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
Number: NET265
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET283 | Network Security » | 3 |
This course is designed to help students gain the skills and knowledge in general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography and operational/organizational security. This course is aligned to the CompTIA “Security+” certification exam.
Prerequisite: NET125 or permission to waive
Number: NET283
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET335 | Active Directory Services » | 3 |
This course is designed to give students the skills needed to analyze business requirements and design a directory and network services architecture using the Windows operating system. Students will understand how to make directory services work for an organization as well as plan, implement and manage directory services. Students will analyze the existing and planned organizational structures; evaluate the company’s existing and planned technical environment; design a directory and network infrastructure. This course aligns to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification exam.
Prerequisite: NET151
Number: NET335
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET345 | Network Infrastructure & Cloud Computing » | 3 |
This course provides the fundamental networking skills required to deploy and support Windows Server in most organizations. It covers IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced content including Software Defined Networking. In addition, this course provides a thorough guide of various models for cloud computing implementation and offers exam objectives for both the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and CompTIA Cloud Essentials exam.
Number: NET345
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
NET410 | Cyber Counterintelligence » | 3 |
This course is a comprehensive review of the tasks, knowledge, skill and ability (KSA) requirements of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) workforce framework and its relationship to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF). This course explores the principles and models needed to ensure a sound cybersecurity framework is established in the workforce.
In addition, the CCNA Cybersecurity Operations curriculum will be used in this course. This curriculum provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed for a Security Analyst working with a Security Operations Center team. It teaches core security skills needed for monitoring, detecting, investigating and responding to security events, thus protecting systems and organizations from cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Prerequisite: NET283
Number: NET410
Credits: 3.00
Type: Network Administration
Total Networking Course Credits | 36 |
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CIS110 | Programming Logic » | 3 |
This course introduces the art and science of planning and writing programs and enforces good style and logical thinking. Students will learn the guidelines to developing structured program logic and compose a set of instructions that directs a computers’ behavior.
Number: CIS110
Credits: 3.00
Type: Computer Information Systems
CIS210 | Structured Programming » | 3 |
This course uses advanced problem-solving strategies and algorithms using classes and objects. Students will develop programs using data structures, character strings, records, files, stacks and queues.
Prerequisite: CIS110
Number: CIS210
Credits: 3.00
Type: Computer Information Systems
CIS233 | Database Applications (Access) » | 3 |
Investigation and application of advanced database concepts will be covered including database administration, database technology, and selection and acquisition of database management systems. Through the introduction of Microsoft Access, the students will complete an in-depth practicum in database applications, including database design, relational tables, queries forms, and reports.
Prerequisite: GEN115 or NET111 or DMD101 or permission to waive
Number: CIS233
Credits: 3.00
Type: Computer Information Systems
CIS325 | Python Programming » | 3 |
This course introduces Python programming concepts and techniques. Students will learn how to write and test code, handle common errors, and develop interactive programs using the Python language.
Prerequisite: CIS110
Number: CIS325
Credits: 3.00
Type: Computer Information Systems
CIS420 | Advanced Database SQL » | 3 |
This course introduces the advanced features of the SQL language and how it can be used to query a database in order to answer business questions. Students will examine the following advanced features: querying with unions, advanced joins and sub queries, add, update and remove data, manipulate tables, views and various indexes, data integrity with transactions, and creation of databases.
Prerequisite: CIS233
Number: CIS420
Credits: 3.00
Type: Computer Information Systems
CIS480 | Computer Information Systems Capstone » | 3 |
The Computer Information Systems capstone course assesses students’ knowledge on the learning objectives of the Computer Information Systems program. All assignments in this course will build upon one another and provide students with different components for their Capstone Project. The emphasis will be IT project management, enterprise architecture, business requirement analysis, system modeling, acquisition, testing, deployment, and quality assurance.
Note: Fulfills Capstone requirement for Online students and Adult students or with permission of Department Chairperson.
Prerequisites: The Capstone course must be taken in the final two semesters of a Day student’s degree program or the final four terms of an Adult or Online student’s degree program.
Number: CIS480Credits: 3.00
Type: Computer Information Systems
Total Computer Information Systems Course Credits | 18 |
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Semester Credits |
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GEN105 | Transformative Learning » | 3 |
This course will introduce students to the value of change, personal growth, and transformation. Students will engage in activities designed to stimulate reflective thinking, create a positive personal outlook, and foster “behaviors of success.”
Number: GEN105
Credits: 3.00
GEN125 | English Composition I » | 3 |
In this course, students develop their reading comprehension and written communication skills. Different styles of writing are examined as students develop writing proficiency through practice in planning, outlining, drafting, revising and editing. In addition to regular class meeting times, Day Division students are required to participate in a ten-week Writing Lab component which counts as ten percent of the grade for English Composition. For the Day Division, the Writing Lab is graded as Pass or Fail.
Note: Writing Lab is not required in the adult division or for fully online programs.
Prerequisite: Proficiency Examination and/or ACE108
Number: GEN125Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN127 | English Composition II » | 3 |
This course builds on skills developed in English Composition I by presenting additional writing styles and helping students further refine their writing skills. Research skills and MLA documentation are also introduced. In addition to regular class meeting times, Day Division students are required to participate in a ten-week Writing Lab component which counts as ten percent of the grade for English Composition. For the Day Division, the Writing Lab is graded as Pass or Fail.
Note: Writing Lab is not required in the adult division or for fully online programs.
Prerequisite: GEN125 or permission to waive
Number: GEN127
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN129 | Essentials of Public Speaking » | 3 |
Communication skills require good speech habits. Therefore, this course covers organization of thoughts, voice control, diction, and presentation of ideas to a variety of audiences. The art of listening is also studied. Emphasis will be placed on a series of oral presentations in order to acquire and reinforce these skills.
Number: GEN129
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN151 | College Algebra » | 3 |
Topics include the fundamentals of algebra: the rules of numbers, equations, negative numbers and integers, fractions and rational numbers, exponents, inequalities, graphs, and linear equations. Emphasis will be placed on word problems and business applications.
Prerequisite: Proficiency exam and/or ACE106 or permission to waive
Number: GEN151
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN157 | Statistics » | 3 |
This course offers an introduction to basic statistical theory and application. Topics to be discussed in detail include: sampling procedures, finding mean, median, and mode; finding the variance and standard deviation; graphing histo-grams and bell curves. This course also illustrates how statistics are used in the business world as well as in the media and the benefits and drawbacks of statistical information.
Prerequisite: Proficiency exam and/or ACE106 or permission to waive.
Number: GEN157Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN224 | Professional Communications and Career Development » | 3 |
This course is designed to provide a culminating experience in business communications and professional development. Covered in this course are advanced English usage essential to written business document creation and oral presenta-tions. Using individual participation and demonstration methods, students will be trained in interviewing techniques and in developing professional demeanors vital to career success.
Prerequisite: GEN127 or permission to waive.
Number: GEN224
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN250 | Ethics and Professionalism » | 3 |
This course will introduce the student to the moral principles and standards that guide behavior in today’s complex society and business. The definition and application of moral philosophies are used to explore ethical decision-making using a case study approach. Economic, legal, and social dimensions are explored along with interpersonal relationships and the development of morality within individual thinking.
Number: GEN250
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN305 | Mathematical Concepts and Statistical Applications » | 3 |
This course builds upon the introductory GEN 157 Statistics course and offers an introduction to additional statistical concepts and applications. Topics to be discussed in detail include: correlation and regression, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem, estimation using confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. This course also illustrates how statistics are used in the business world as well as in the media, and the benefits and drawbacks of statistical information.
Prerequisite: GEN157
Number: GEN305
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN315 | Discrete Mathematics » | 3 |
This course studies the unique mathematical structures of computer science and programming known as discrete mathematics. A wide range of topics such as permutations, properties of sets, formal logic notation, methods of performing proofs, recurrences, and discrete probability.
Prerequisite: Proficiency exam and/or GEN151
Number: GEN315
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN330 | Adult Development and Learning in the Workplace » | 3 |
This course focuses on the adult years as a complex and extraordinarily variable process, rather than as an orderly sequence of predictable stages. Through experiential, interactive processes, this course will explore various theories and philosophies of adult physical, cognitive, and personality development. Attention will also be given to the larger social contexts and the adult’s experience as worker and learner.
Prerequisite: Sophomore Level Status or Permission of the Department Chairperson.
Number: GEN330
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN342 | Writing for the Business Professions » | 3 |
This writing seminar is designed for bachelor degree students. Its focus will be on the importance of analysis and interpretation in the business and professional writing process. Students will learn how to write thoughtful, expressive, and well-developed documents for colleagues or management.
Prerequisite: Junior Level Status or Permission of the Department Chairperson.
Number: GEN342
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN363 | Conflict, Communication and Resolution » | 3 |
This course will examine how communication can be used to effectively resolve conflicts between people, organizations, and cultures. Conflicts resulting from differences in gender and ethnicity in the contexts of work and personal relation-ships will also be emphasized. The course will have an interdisciplinary emphasis through the use of cases from history, psychology, sociology, and current events.
Prerequisite: Junior Level Status or Permission of the Department Chairperson.
Number: GEN363
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
GEN421 | Business Communications and Research Methods » | 3 |
This course will emphasize the necessary written, oral, and visual communication needed for today’s global business environment. The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the importance of professionalism in the workplace, especially in the competitive business environment. Both interpersonal skills as well as research skills will be developed throughout the course. Throughout the semester, students will learn how utilizing creative skills and being flexible will be valuable in many career scenarios.
Prerequisites: GEN342 or BUS324, and Junior Level Status or Permission of the Department Chairperson
Number: GEN421
Credits: 3.00
Type: General Education
Total General Education Credits | 42 | |
General Education Elective | ||
General Education Electives (6) | 18 | |
Elective | ||
Elective (2) | 6 |
Course No. | Semester Credits |
ACC107 | Financial Accounting I » | 3 |
Students taking Financial Accounting I will be involved in accounting theory and its applications. In addition, there will be an in-depth study of the nature of assets and liabilities such as cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term investments, inventories, plant and equipment, intangibles and the preparation of financial statements. During the semester, emphasis will be placed on journal entries, posting, preparation of month-end financial statements as well as closing and adjusting entries.
Number: ACC107
Credits: 3.00
Type: Accounting
ACC108 | Financial Accounting II » | 3 |
Students continuing onto Financial Accounting II will be focusing more on the topics in corporate accounting such as contributed capital, stock rights, convertible securities, retained earnings, and earnings per share. The course will also focus on procedures for a merchandising business, including accounts and notes receivable and interest, accounts and notes payable and interest, types of inventory systems, and inventory valuation, accounting for long-term assets and related depreciation methods. In addition, the course covers bond discounts and premiums, statements of cash flow, analyses of financial statements including comparative analysis and liquidity, profitability, and leverage measurement.
Prerequisite: ACC107 or permission to waive
Number: ACC108
Credits: 3.00
Type: Accounting
ACC206 | Federal Income Taxation » | 3 |
This course briefly reviews the history of taxation, tax legislation and research and covers the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations. Methods and forms required to complete tax returns are carefully examined and completed.
Prerequisite: ACC107 or permission to waive
Number: ACC206
Credits: 3.00
Type: Accounting
ACC229 | Fraud and Forensics » | 3 |
This course examines the nature and many types of fraudulent business and accounting activities prevalent in today’s technologically advanced world. The course uses real life cases and business examples to teach students how to identify, detect, investigate and prevent fraud.
Number: ACC229
Credits: 3.00
Type: Accounting
Course No. | Semester Credits |
BUS103 | Introduction to Business Ventures » | 3 |
This course allows students to explore a variety of industries of interest to them. The structure of the organizations, competitive activity, consumer attitudes as well as the job functions needed to make each successful will be examined. Students will engage in group discussions regarding the importance of the industry to the consumer and the economy. Students will complete this introductory course with a broad knowledge that can be streamlined to a specific industry in courses that follow.
Number: BUS103
Credits: 3.00
Type: Business
BUS112 | Principles of Marketing » | 3 |
This course surveys the general nature of marketing concepts, process, organization and buyer behavior. It also examines the basic decision areas of product, distribution, promotion, pricing and society’s interaction with the dynamics of marketing.
Number: BUS112
Credits: 3.00
Type: Business
BUS122 | Office Applications: Microsoft Word & PowerPoint » | 3 |
In this course, students will examine the concepts and applications of Microsoft Word & PowerPoint. Students will use these technology tools to create business documents, marketing materials, and develop effective business presentations that will prepare them for today’s information based business environment.
Number: BUS122
Credits: 3.00
Type: Business
BUS123 | Money and Banking » | 3 |
Provides the foundation for the contemporary theory and practices relating to the management of people through a behavioral approach. Major attention is devoted to the process of personnel procurement, development and mainte-nance of human resources. This includes sound practices in selection, training, motivation and compensation of employees.
Number: BUS123
Credits: 3.00
Type: Business
BUS150 | Business Law » | 3 |
Courts, court procedures, torts and crimes introduce the basic study of law as a foundation for the more extensive study of contracts, their nature, requirements and regulations under the Uniform Commercial Code. Sales contracts are covered with thorough attention to transfer of title and risk of loss.
Number: BUS150
Credits: 3.00
Type: Business
BUS203 | Principles of Management » | 3 |
A thorough study of the most modern management methods. Analyzes the areas of organizing, planning, staffing, directing and controlling the organization. Examines the relationship of individuals in line and staff positions and the nature and interaction of the activities.
Number: BUS203
Credits: 3.00
Type: Business
BUS216 | Money and Banking » | 3 |
This course examines the historical aspects of the banking system and the important role of the Federal Reserve System. Through a study of the internal operations and regulations of banking institutions, the student will gain knowledge of the effects of banking on the economy. Topics to be discussed are the functions of savings banks, commercial banks, investment companies, credit agencies and foreign currency.
Number: BUS216
Credits: 3.00
Type: Business
BUS230 | Principles of Selling » | 3 |
A practical approach to learning the basic phases of the sales process necessary to become a successful salesperson and employee: approach, demonstration, sales resistance, closing, selling through suggestion, product knowledge and analy-sis. The course relates the importance of communication to successful living and employment through development of poise, demeanor, style of dress, sales ethics, influencing people, behavior patterns, buying and motives.
Number: BUS230
Credits: 3.00
Type: Business
BUS245 | Personal Finance » | 3 |
This course provides a survey of the areas of personal financial matters. The course content guides each person towards receiving results in the following areas: financial planning; buying on credit; borrowing money; using bank services; selecting from various types of insurance coverages; home ownerships vs renting; obtaining investment information; investing in stocks and bonds; budgeting; retirement planning and estate planning.
Number: BUS245
Credits: 3.00
Type: Business
BUS253 | Entertainment, Music & Sports Marketing » | 3 |
The elements of product, price, promotion and place are applied to the EMS offerings. Students will examine teams, groups and individuals to understand what sells and what doesn’t. This course will require students to develop a marketing plan for a field of their choice, focusing on product mix, new product development and concepts as well as consumer attitudes. Students will explore bringing products and services to market and where possible actually do so.
Number: BUS253
Credits: 3.00
Type: Business