Information Systems, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) program focuses on information together with information capturing, storage, processing, and analysis/interpretation in ways that support decision making. This program also examines building information processing into organizational procedures and systems that enable processes as permanent, ongoing capabilities. Topics include foundations of IS, data and information management, IT infrastructure, secure computing, system analysis & design, application development, ethics, use and implications for society, IS management and strategy, and IS project management. Students will develop competency to effectively apply knowledge, skills, and dispositions to complete IS-related tasks. Students will prepare for a myriad of opportunities to work in and advance their information systems careers. The emphasis is on Enterprise Information Systems addressing the ongoing and innovative use of computing technologies in organizations.
Program Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems will prepare students to:
1. Integrate a foundational knowledge of all areas of information systems (General Information System Knowledge).
2. Apply fundamental principles and practices of information systems (Information System Principles and Practices).
3. Apply critical and ethical thinking to solve problems in information systems (Critical and Ethical Thinking).
4. Evaluate data to inform decisions and solve problems in information systems (Quantitative Literacy).
5. Create the ability to develop and express ideas while applying a variety of delivery models, genres, and styles (Communication).
6. 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)
Lower – Division Requirements (90 Credits)
Students must meet General Education requirements listed below. This is typically completed within the 90 required lower division credits. See the General Education Requirements section of this catalog for more detailed information.
For this program Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning is met through the course Math 141 Precalculus or an equivalent course. MATH 138 (NS) is a pre-requisite for MATH 141.
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General Education Requirements
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Total Credits
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College Composition (CC) I** & II
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10 Credits
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Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (QSR)
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5 Credits
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Humanities (HU)
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10 Credits
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Social Sciences (SS)
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15 Credits
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Natural Sciences (NS)
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15 Credits
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**If College Composition I is waived through transfer or articulation, students must take an additional 5 quarter credits from a humanities discipline.
Pre-Entry Requirement (0 Credit)
Students must take this course in the first quarter of enrollment. Students may take another program requirement concurrently.
| CS 100 | STC BS Orientation to Bachelor's Programs | 0 |
Preparatory Courses (15 Credits)
These preparatory courses may be applied towards CityU's General Education and Lower Division credit requirements.
| CS 132 | Computer Science I | 5 |
| CS 251 | Statistical Computing (NS) * | 5 |
| IS 201 | Fundamentals of Computing | 5 |
Core Requirements (45 Credits)
| CS 330 | Network Communications | 5 |
| CS 340 | Operating Systems * | 5 |
| CS 351 | Discrete Mathematics in Computing (NS) | 5 |
| IS 302 | Human Computer Interaction | 5 |
| IS 312 | Web Design and Programming * | 5 |
| IS 345 | Cybersecurity | 5 |
| IS 350 | Systems Analysis and Design | 5 |
| IS 360 | Database Technologies | 5 |
| IS 471 | Cyber Ethics (SS) | 5 |
Depth of Study: Information Systems (30 Credits)
Select 30 credits from the courses listed below.
| IS 401 | eCommerce Systems | 5 |
| IS 431 | Information Systems and Technology | 5 |
| IS 456 | Database Systems Management * | 5 |
| IS 457 | Enterprise Systems | 5 |
| IT 434 | Cloud Computing | 5 |
| IT 472 | IT Compliance | 5 |
| DS 410 | Programming in Data Analytics * | 5 |
| DS 476 | Data Analysis and Presentation * | 5 |
Electives (10 Credits)
Students may select two electives from any other undergraduate Depth of Study courses within the School of Technology & Computing or complete the internship after taking three CS 450 seminar courses for their internship preparation.
Seminar
Students can take three CS 450 seminar courses after taking 15 credit hours for core requirements and before taking either CS 493 Technology and Computing Internship or CS 497 Technology and Computing Capstone. Each enrollment must be pre-approved by the Program Manager.
| CS 450A | Bachelor's Seminar I in Special Technology * | 2 |
| CS 450B | Bachelor's Seminar II in Special Technology * | 2 |
| CS 450C | Bachelor's Seminar III in Special Technology * | 1 |
Internship
This course is repeatable for credit. Each enrollment must be pre-approved by the Program Manager.
| CS 493 | Technology and Computing Internship * | 5 |
Capstone (5 Credits)
| CS 497 | Technology and Computing Capstone | 5 |