Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
The growing business and institutional demand for information technology professionals calls for a diverse and progressive set of skills. Students gain these skills in the Caldwell B.S. in Computer Information Systems.
Computer Information Systems courses focus on:
- web design
- web programming techniques
- e-commerce
- mobile application development for android and apple devices
- cloud computing
- data mining and analytics
- data protection
- computer and internet security
Develop your technical skills in small classes that provide individual attention. The approach to learning at Caldwell emphasizes hands-on exercises and projects that closely represent those in the modern business world. A CIS degree from Caldwell provides the necessary technological and business skills that will prepare you for immediate employment in information technology positions.
Concentrations are offered in Business Systems or Information Technology.
In the Information Technology concentration, you will acquire skills to plan, develop, and manage the computing resources that support installations utilizing personal computers, servers, web sites, networks, mobile devices, and their applications. In addition to receiving essential training in Java programming, operating systems, database management, systems analysis, web design, and the development of c-commerce sites, you will also develop advanced skills in networking and data communications, network security, and the interactive web applications that rely on server-side programming and back-end databases.
Job Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts that the employment of Information Technology technicians and managers will grow faster than almost all other occupations. The BLS also indicates that technical knowledge provided by this major is essential for many managerial positions.
Caldwell’s CIS graduates usually begin their careers in one of the following positions:
- systems analyst
- systems engineer
- systems integrator
- systems architect
- network administrator
- applications programmer/analyst
- web designer or developer
- web site server administrator
- software developer; computer support specialist
- systems or network administrator
- project manager
- database administrator
The School of Business and Computer Science provides comprehensive offerings for students seeking either general or specialized degrees in the fields of business and technology. The School of Business and Computer Science offers the following degree programs:
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Esports Management
- Financial Economics
- Healthcare Administration
- Marketing
- Sport Management
- Computer Science
- Computer Information Systems (Business Systems)
- Computer Information Systems (Information Technology)
Our increasingly-popular five-year tracks (BS/MBA and BS/MS Accounting) are rigorous programs for motivated students seeking to advance their business skills on an expedited basis.
Faculty emphasis extends beyond academics to fostering students’ business interpersonal skills and practical experiences through internships and international travel study trips. Business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) as noted; all other programs are aligned with applicable accreditation standards and will pursue full accreditation when eligible.
Students who complete this program will demonstrate the ability to implement software, software systems, and new technologies to meet the needs of business. Students will apply information systems theory and principles to address real-world business challenges to meet the needs of today’s information economy. Students will use digital materials to demonstrate the development and management of business systems within the organization, apply the principles of information systems technology, and incorporate management requirements to develop and use information systems necessary to support the organization. Graduates will be effective technical communicators and will demonstrate high professional standards.
Students will be required to pass the capstone course, CS 315 Elements of Systems Analysis and Design by applying and integrating the knowledge and skills learned throughout the major courses.
STUDENTS WHO MAJOR IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (WITH A CONCENTRATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) MUST COMPLETE:
Course Code : CS 195
Course Description :
Intensive introduction to computer science, problem solving decomposition, and algorithm development. Writing, debugging, and analyzing computer programs using high-level programming language. Topics include decision structures, loops, files, methods, classes, arrays and lists.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X, MA130, MA117, MA112
Course Code : CS 196
Course Description :
Continues the development of a disciplined approach to problem solving and algorithm development using advanced topics of high-level programming language. Topics include details on classes and object, inheritance, exceptions, GUI applications, and recursion. Sorting and searching algorithms are introduced.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS195
Course Code : CS 219
Course Description :
This course emphasizes analysis and solutions to contemporary business problems through the use of the current version of Microsoft Excel. Students are introduced to business decision modeling processes to strengthen logical reasoning and analytical skills. Microsoft Excel is used as the basis for managerial decision support through analysis of contemporary business case problems. Students apply the appropriate functions and features of Microsoft Excel to solve business cases. The course also emphasizes oral presentation and written reports on business processes used in case solutions to further strengthen students’ communication skills.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X, MA207, MA112
Course Code : CS 225
Course Description :
This course provides a theoretical introduction and a hands-on experiential learning of today's operating systems used in personal computers and servers. The course explores Windows, Unix and Linux and tools used by administrators and users in managing these systems. Included is instruction for configuring, implementing and managing network and internet resources and services.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115X, CS 115 or waiver
Course Code : CS 230
Course Description :
Focuses on evolving trends in global communication. Concentrates on developing web pages using formatted text, tables, image maps, graphics and frames in basic HTML, and Active Server Pages are introduced. Individual web design projects are developed. Previously named: Emerging Technologies Web Page Design, Spring 2019 and earlier.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X
Course Code : CS 240
Course Description :
This course provides an introduction to the development of software applications with a graphical user interface that can be deployed on a Windows or Web platform. Using Visual Basic and the .Net environment, students will learn to design, code, debug and test structured, eventdriven computer and web applications. Course concepts include objects, properties, methods, events, forms, menus, loops, control structure, arrays, functions, procedures and active server pages.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS225
Course Code : CS 260
Course Description :
This course introduces the student to the logical and physical development of contemporary databases, with particular emphasis on the relational database model. Topics include types of databases, major data models, database design procedures, and normal forms. Hands-on experience illustrates the creation, maintenance, and reporting of business databases using SQL.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS219, CS195
Course Code : BU 305
Course Description :
Studies the collection, classification, presentation, and analysis of statistical data with an emphasis on business applications.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA 112 and CS 219 or equivalents.
Course Code : CS 315
Course Description :
This course presents an overview of the systems development life cycle. Emphasis is placed on current systems analysis, computer aided software engineering tools, process and data flows, table relationships, I/O design, program specifications, and systems implementation.
Credit : 4
Prerequisites :
Junior or Senior Status and CS 260.
Course Code : CS 320
Course Description :
This course analyzes the theory, design, implementation and maintenance of current business voice and data networks. Topics include networking hardware, topologies, protocols, complex voice and data networks and using the Internet to transact business. The course includes lectures, hands-on projects, case studies and financial analyses of business networks. A lab is provided where the student can install system hardware and software, and administer and support network operations.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS225
Course Code : CS 327
Course Description :
This course explains the concepts and techniques related to application, network, and operating system security, and methods for testing security. Both Microsoft Windows and UNIX are covered, providing a broad range of information essential for the Web professional.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS320
Course Code : CS 348
Course Description :
This course examines real-world applications of database security and auditing models. These concepts are integrated with planning, organizing and implementing disaster recovery procedures as applied to business data systems.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS260
Course Code : CS 355
Course Description :
The focus of this course will be on developing Web applications that deliver dynamic content to a Web site by providing for interactivity through server side programming. Students will develop multi-tier Web applications which connect to back-end databases. Previously named: Web Applications Using ASP.NET, Spring 2019 and earlier
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS195
Students will also complete additional Computer Science or Business Administration courses at the 200-level or above.
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
STUDENTS WHO MAJOR IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (WITH A CONCENTRATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) MUST COMPLETE:
Course Code : CS 195
Course Description :
Intensive introduction to computer science, problem solving decomposition, and algorithm development. Writing, debugging, and analyzing computer programs using high-level programming language. Topics include decision structures, loops, files, methods, classes, arrays and lists.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X, MA130, MA117, MA112
Course Code : CS 196
Course Description :
Continues the development of a disciplined approach to problem solving and algorithm development using advanced topics of high-level programming language. Topics include details on classes and object, inheritance, exceptions, GUI applications, and recursion. Sorting and searching algorithms are introduced.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS195
Course Code : CS 219
Course Description :
This course emphasizes analysis and solutions to contemporary business problems through the use of the current version of Microsoft Excel. Students are introduced to business decision modeling processes to strengthen logical reasoning and analytical skills. Microsoft Excel is used as the basis for managerial decision support through analysis of contemporary business case problems. Students apply the appropriate functions and features of Microsoft Excel to solve business cases. The course also emphasizes oral presentation and written reports on business processes used in case solutions to further strengthen students’ communication skills.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X, MA207, MA112
Course Code : CS 225
Course Description :
This course provides a theoretical introduction and a hands-on experiential learning of today's operating systems used in personal computers and servers. The course explores Windows, Unix and Linux and tools used by administrators and users in managing these systems. Included is instruction for configuring, implementing and managing network and internet resources and services.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115X, CS 115 or waiver
Course Code : CS 230
Course Description :
Focuses on evolving trends in global communication. Concentrates on developing web pages using formatted text, tables, image maps, graphics and frames in basic HTML, and Active Server Pages are introduced. Individual web design projects are developed. Previously named: Emerging Technologies Web Page Design, Spring 2019 and earlier.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X
Course Code : CS 240
Course Description :
This course provides an introduction to the development of software applications with a graphical user interface that can be deployed on a Windows or Web platform. Using Visual Basic and the .Net environment, students will learn to design, code, debug and test structured, eventdriven computer and web applications. Course concepts include objects, properties, methods, events, forms, menus, loops, control structure, arrays, functions, procedures and active server pages.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS225
Course Code : CS 260
Course Description :
This course introduces the student to the logical and physical development of contemporary databases, with particular emphasis on the relational database model. Topics include types of databases, major data models, database design procedures, and normal forms. Hands-on experience illustrates the creation, maintenance, and reporting of business databases using SQL.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS219, CS195
Course Code : BU 305
Course Description :
Studies the collection, classification, presentation, and analysis of statistical data with an emphasis on business applications.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA 112 and CS 219 or equivalents.
Course Code : CS 315
Course Description :
This course presents an overview of the systems development life cycle. Emphasis is placed on current systems analysis, computer aided software engineering tools, process and data flows, table relationships, I/O design, program specifications, and systems implementation.
Credit : 4
Prerequisites :
Junior or Senior Status and CS 260.
Course Code : CS 320
Course Description :
This course analyzes the theory, design, implementation and maintenance of current business voice and data networks. Topics include networking hardware, topologies, protocols, complex voice and data networks and using the Internet to transact business. The course includes lectures, hands-on projects, case studies and financial analyses of business networks. A lab is provided where the student can install system hardware and software, and administer and support network operations.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS225
Course Code : CS 327
Course Description :
This course explains the concepts and techniques related to application, network, and operating system security, and methods for testing security. Both Microsoft Windows and UNIX are covered, providing a broad range of information essential for the Web professional.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS320
Course Code : CS 348
Course Description :
This course examines real-world applications of database security and auditing models. These concepts are integrated with planning, organizing and implementing disaster recovery procedures as applied to business data systems.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS260
Course Code : CS 355
Course Description :
The focus of this course will be on developing Web applications that deliver dynamic content to a Web site by providing for interactivity through server side programming. Students will develop multi-tier Web applications which connect to back-end databases. Previously named: Web Applications Using ASP.NET, Spring 2019 and earlier
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS195
Students will also complete additional Computer Science or Business Administration courses at the 200-level or above.
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
STUDENTS WHO MAJOR IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (WITH A CONCENTRATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) MUST COMPLETE:
Course Code : CS 195
Course Description :
Intensive introduction to computer science, problem solving decomposition, and algorithm development. Writing, debugging, and analyzing computer programs using high-level programming language. Topics include decision structures, loops, files, methods, classes, arrays and lists.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X, MA130, MA117, MA112
Course Code : CS 196
Course Description :
Continues the development of a disciplined approach to problem solving and algorithm development using advanced topics of high-level programming language. Topics include details on classes and object, inheritance, exceptions, GUI applications, and recursion. Sorting and searching algorithms are introduced.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS195
Course Code : CS 219
Course Description :
This course emphasizes analysis and solutions to contemporary business problems through the use of the current version of Microsoft Excel. Students are introduced to business decision modeling processes to strengthen logical reasoning and analytical skills. Microsoft Excel is used as the basis for managerial decision support through analysis of contemporary business case problems. Students apply the appropriate functions and features of Microsoft Excel to solve business cases. The course also emphasizes oral presentation and written reports on business processes used in case solutions to further strengthen students’ communication skills.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X, MA207, MA112
Course Code : CS 225
Course Description :
This course provides a theoretical introduction and a hands-on experiential learning of today's operating systems used in personal computers and servers. The course explores Windows, Unix and Linux and tools used by administrators and users in managing these systems. Included is instruction for configuring, implementing and managing network and internet resources and services.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115X, CS 115 or waiver
Course Code : CS 230
Course Description :
Focuses on evolving trends in global communication. Concentrates on developing web pages using formatted text, tables, image maps, graphics and frames in basic HTML, and Active Server Pages are introduced. Individual web design projects are developed. Previously named: Emerging Technologies Web Page Design, Spring 2019 and earlier.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS115, CS115X
Course Code : CS 240
Course Description :
This course provides an introduction to the development of software applications with a graphical user interface that can be deployed on a Windows or Web platform. Using Visual Basic and the .Net environment, students will learn to design, code, debug and test structured, eventdriven computer and web applications. Course concepts include objects, properties, methods, events, forms, menus, loops, control structure, arrays, functions, procedures and active server pages.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS225
Course Code : CS 260
Course Description :
This course introduces the student to the logical and physical development of contemporary databases, with particular emphasis on the relational database model. Topics include types of databases, major data models, database design procedures, and normal forms. Hands-on experience illustrates the creation, maintenance, and reporting of business databases using SQL.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS219, CS195
Course Code : BU 305
Course Description :
Studies the collection, classification, presentation, and analysis of statistical data with an emphasis on business applications.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA 112 and CS 219 or equivalents.
Course Code : CS 315
Course Description :
This course presents an overview of the systems development life cycle. Emphasis is placed on current systems analysis, computer aided software engineering tools, process and data flows, table relationships, I/O design, program specifications, and systems implementation.
Credit : 4
Prerequisites :
Junior or Senior Status and CS 260.
Course Code : CS 320
Course Description :
This course analyzes the theory, design, implementation and maintenance of current business voice and data networks. Topics include networking hardware, topologies, protocols, complex voice and data networks and using the Internet to transact business. The course includes lectures, hands-on projects, case studies and financial analyses of business networks. A lab is provided where the student can install system hardware and software, and administer and support network operations.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS225
Course Code : CS 327
Course Description :
This course explains the concepts and techniques related to application, network, and operating system security, and methods for testing security. Both Microsoft Windows and UNIX are covered, providing a broad range of information essential for the Web professional.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS320
Course Code : CS 348
Course Description :
This course examines real-world applications of database security and auditing models. These concepts are integrated with planning, organizing and implementing disaster recovery procedures as applied to business data systems.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS260
Course Code : CS 355
Course Description :
The focus of this course will be on developing Web applications that deliver dynamic content to a Web site by providing for interactivity through server side programming. Students will develop multi-tier Web applications which connect to back-end databases. Previously named: Web Applications Using ASP.NET, Spring 2019 and earlier
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS195
Students will also complete additional Computer Science or Business Administration courses at the 200-level or above.
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
