Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science
The
computer information systems major requires the selection of a concentration and the completion of a total of 58 credits. The computer information systems major leads to a bachelor of science degree.
Computer Information Systems Major Requirements
Core Courses
| BUSN 101 | Business Management | 3 |
| CIST 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| CIST 210 | Programming and Data Structures I | 3 |
| CIST 211 | Programming & Data Structures II | 4 |
| CIST 301 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| CIST 305 | Applied Lab in IT | 3 |
CIST 3XX
| Applied Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIST 315 | Networking and Communication | 3 |
| CIST 325 | World Wide Web Programming | 3 |
| CIST 330 | Database Management | 3 |
| CIST 340 | System Analysis and Application Design | 3 |
| CIST 345 | Managing Technical People | 3 |
| CIST 405 | Practicum | 3 |
CIST 4XX
| Professional and Ethical Issues in IT | 3 |
| Selection of a Concentration (must complete all courses listed) | 15 |
Selection of a Concentration
AI and Emerging Technologies Concentration
| CIST 215 | Introduction to A.I. | 3 |
CIST 3XX
| Natural Language Processing | 3 |
CIST 3XX
| Machine Learning and AI | 3 |
CIST 4XX
| Emerging Technologies in IT | 3 |
CIST 4XX
| Capstone in AI | 3 |
Cybersecurity Concentration
CIST 2XX
| Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CIST 335 | IT Security and Risk Management | 3 |
CIST 4XX
| Cryptography | 3 |
CIST 4XX
| Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 3 |
CIST 4XX
| Capstone in Cybersecurity | 3 |
In addition to the major requirements listed above, students will need to complete a general education curriculum and elective courses to earn 120 credits which is mandatory for earning a Greenville University degree. Details about the general education curriculum can be found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses which reduces the number of required general education credits. Students should work closely with their advisor to put together an academic plan to make sure all degree requirements are met in a timely manner.
The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.