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Computer Information Systems

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Majors/Minors


The interdisciplinary computer information systems major is designed to encompass the fundamentals of both computer science and business administration and focus on the application of computers in business. The interdisciplinary computer information systems major is structured to encompass the fundamentals of both computer science and business management, focusing on the application of computers in business. Students study a wide range of topics from computer programming, marketing and accounting to computer networking and database management.

Major Requirements
Majors in computer information systems may elect to earn the Bachelor of Science degree or the Bachelor of Arts degree. A Bachelor of Arts degree in computer information systems requires that a student successfully complete the following:
  • Computer Science 155, 165, 244, 275, 299, 325, 335, 380, and 455 or 471;
  • Accounting 101;
  • Mathematics 170 or 230;
  • Economics 190;
  • four other courses from Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.
A Bachelor of Science degree in computer information systems requires that a student successfully complete the following:
  • Computer Science 155, 165, 244, 275, 299, 325, 335, 380, and 455 or 471;
  • Accounting 101;
  • Mathematics 230, 240;
  • Economics 190;
  • four other courses from Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.
It is strongly recommended that computer information systems majors take English 336 and Communication Arts and Sciences 320. A minimum of five of the computer science courses and four of the accounting, business and economics courses must be completed at Dominican University. Some computer science courses are not offered every year. It is strongly recommended that a student who plans to major in computer information systems consult with a faculty member of that department as early as possible in his or her college career.

Minor Requirements
  • Students interested in a computer information systems minor may complete any three computer science courses acceptable for the major (except for Computer Science 299), along with any three of the business, accounting or economics courses acceptable for the major.
A minimum of two courses in computer science must be completed at Dominican University.

Courses


120. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3)
An introduction to computers and their use in today’s world. This course emphasizes a hands-on approach and uses some of the leading software packages available for personal computers today. Major topics include how computers work, computer jargon, word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet, presentation software and data base management systems. Prerequisite: Mathematics 120 or placement above Mathematics 120

146. MULTIMEDIA AND WEB COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3)
Students will learn about multimedia software applications and tools for the manipulation of text, image, audio and video data. Students will create multimedia projects that run on Windows and the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems 120 Computer Information Systems 69.

Employment


Combine computer science and business administration to prepare for exceptional career mobility and a wide range of career paths. Gain a strong understanding of systems analysis and design, programming and management. Learn to plan, coordinate and facilitate the computer-related aspects of business.

Employment:
  • Analysis
  • Consulting
  • Systems design
  • Programming
  • Management
  • Research
Employers:
  • Corporations
  • Financial institutions
  • Banks
  • Retail chains
  • Manufacturers
  • Universities
  • Government agencies
  • Management consulting firms
  • Research institutions
  • Insurance companies
  • Computer companies