Information Systems, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (B.S.I.S.) is designed to introduce and reinforce the most recent developments and standard in Information Systems. The program has a core of courses that every student will take to acquire mastery of key concepts and ideas related to information systems. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills, update their knowledge, and reinforce lifelong learning in a dynamic and rapidly changing industry. Each student will also select an emphasis area which will provide depth in one of several relevant topic areas. Currently offered emphasis areas include Programming and a Specialty in Systems Development and Management.
Program Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems will prepare students to:
Integrate a foundational knowledge of all areas of information systems (General Information System Knowledge).
Apply fundamental principles and practices of information systems (Information System Principles and Practices).
Apply critical and ethical thinking to solve problems in information systems (Critical and Ethical Thinking).
Evaluate data to inform decisions and solve problems in information systems (Quantitative Literacy).
Create the ability to develop and express ideas while applying a variety of delivery models, genres, and styles (Communication).
Collaborate effectively on diverse teams to accomplish a common goal (Collaboration).
Admission Requirements
City University of Seattle's undergraduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, apply to this program.
Total Required Credits (180 Credits)
This program requires MATH 141 Precalculus or above for the College Mathematics requirement.
*** A minimum of two different academic disciplines is required in humanities, Social Studies, Natural Science/Math.
Preparatory Courses (15 Credits)
| IS 201 | Fundamentals of Computing | 5 |
| CS 132 | Computer Science I | 5 |
| CS 251 | Statistical Computing (QSR for select programs/NS) | 5 |
Core Requirements (45 Credits)
Information Systems (30 Credits)
| CS 476 | Data Analysis and Presentation | 5 |
| CS 469 | Data Structures and Algorithms in Computing | 5 |
| CS 475 | Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| CS 483 | Mathematics for Machine Learning | 5 |
| CS 479 | Data Mining and Machine Learning | 5 |
| CS 484 | Big Data Systems | 5 |
Upper Division Electives (10 Credits)
Choose two from below list:
| IS 330 | Information Systems | 5 |
| IS 450 | Software Process Management | 5 |
| IS 451 | Frontend Web Development | 5 |
| IS 452 | Backend Web Development | 5 |
| IS 456 | Database Systems Management | 5 |
| IS 457 | Enterprise Systems | 5 |
| CS 493 | Technology and Computing Internship | 5 |
Capstone (5 Credits)
| CS 497 | Technology and Computing Capstone | 5 |