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Computer Information Systems (Minor)

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Computer Information Systems (Minor)

Computer architecture. Internet and network management. Cybersecurity essentials.

Those are some of the foundational study areas students will master as part of our individualized and hands-on core in the Computer Information Systems minor. Open to all majors, this minor also stresses critical thinking on relevant ethical issues.

In completing a minor in computer information systems, a graduating student will be able to:

  1. An integrated understanding of contemporary computer organization and operating systems architecture, networks, internet and web technologies, and database systems
  2. The ability to analyze and evaluate, design and test, finally implement a reliable and secure application while effectively using information technology processes and procedures for the benefit of digital organizations
  3. An understanding of the regulatory and ethical issues pertinent to computer information systems
  4. An understanding of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, the integration of cybersecurity strategies into system development and the ability to implement best practices to maintain secure systems and networks
Pre-Minor Requirements
  • CIS 103 Computers and Application Software
  • One semester of college algebra (MA 103 or MA 107) or higher level mathematics
Minor Requirements
  • CIS 320 Relational Database Concepts and Practice
  • CIS 330 Computer Architecture
  • CIS 370 Internet and Network Management
  • CIS 471 Cyberspace and Cybersecurity Essentials
  • CIS 480 Special Topics

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