Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program is designed to provide students the skills to design, manage and secure computing systems and processes to help organizations achieve their operational and strategic goals.
Students will be exposed to a broad range of information systems courses that align with professional curricular body requirements. The program emphasizes technology communications skills, information literacy, abstract thinking and critical analysis designed to foster a richer understanding and application of the course material. This program is consistent with the technologies and practices used and supported by numerous organizations in support of technology management organizational systems, technical planning and security.
Students are expected to demonstrate computer and critical thinking skills in order to succeed in the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program. Courses within the major component of the curriculum are designed to prepare students for success in a variety of systems disciplines.
Also available: a Master of Science in Information Systems, and Associate in Arts in Information Systems.
Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:
- Computer Forensic Management
- Cybersecurity Management
- Geographic Information Systems Management*
- Enterprise Data Management
- Homeland Security Management
- IT Project Management
- Software Engineering Management
- Technology Management
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program in Arkansas, New Jersey, and North Carolina must follow the program requirements in the catalog section applicable to their state. This program is available in an online only format to New Jersey students.
North Carolina students interested in the following additional concentrations--Networking, Internetworking, Programming, or Web Development--must follow the program requirements outlined in the North Carolina section of this catalog.
* Geographic Information Systems Management: this concentration is not yet approved in all states. See www.strayer.edu for the latest information regarding program availability. This concentration is offered in an online format only to students in Maryland and Mississippi enrolled through Strayer Online.
The National Security Agency’s (NSA) Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) has certified that Strayer University’s security curriculum has been reviewed by the Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Review Committee (IACE) and determined that it meets national training standards for information systems security professionals and system administrators, NSTISSI No. 4011 and 4013.
Requirements
Area I-Core Component
| ACC 100 | Accounting I | |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | |
| CIS 106+ | Introduction to Information Technology | |
| CIS 109 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | |
| COM 101 | Effective Communication Skills | |
| ENG 115 | English Composition | |
| MAT 104 | Algebra with Applications | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31.5 |
Area II-Major Core Component
| CIS 111 | Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems | |
| CIS 175+ | Introduction to Networking | |
| CIS 210 | Systems Analysis and Development | |
| CIS 333+ | Networking Security Fundamentals | |
| CIS 336 | Enterprise Architecture | |
| CIS 348+ | Information Technology Project Management | |
| CIS 349+ | Information Technology Audit and Control | |
| CIS 499 | Information Systems Capstone | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36.0 |
Area II-Concentration Component
Students must choose one of the Area II Concentration Components listed to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.
Area III-General Education Component
Area IV-Elective Component
These courses are selected in consultation with the Campus Dean or Associate Campus Dean, or Success Coach; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study (see "Minors").
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Area II Concentration Requirements
Computer Forensics Management Concentration
| CIS 359 | Disaster Recovery Management | |
| CIS 417 | Computer Forensics | |
| CIS 462 | Security Strategy and Policy | |
| SEC 405 | Computer Crime Investigation | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Cybersecurity Management Concentration
| CIS 359 | Disaster Recovery Management | |
| CIS 438 | Information Security Legal Issues | |
| CIS 462 | Security Strategy and Policy | |
| SEC 402 | Cyber Security | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Geographic Information Systems Management Concentration
| CIS 358 | Introduction to Geographical Information Systems | |
| CIS 356 | Decision Support and Business Intelligence | |
| OR | |
| CRJ 441 | Crime Mapping Techniques | |
| CIS 429 | Data Warehouse Planning | |
| CIS 458 | Advanced Topics in Geographical Information Systems | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Enterprise Data Management Concentration
| CIS 356 | Decision Support and Business Intelligence | |
| CIS 429 | Data Warehouse Planning | |
| CIS 443+ | Agile Project Management | |
| CIS 446 | Enterprise Resource Planning Systems | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Homeland Security Management Concentration
| CIS 359 | Disaster Recovery Management | |
| CIS 462 | Security Strategy and Policy | |
| SEC 310 | Homeland Security Organization and Administration | |
| SEC 402 | Cyber Security | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
IT Project Management Concentration
| BUS 419 | Project Estimating and Budgeting | |
| BUS 437 | Project Procurement Management | |
| CIS 353 | Project Requirements and Design | |
| CIS 443+ | Agile Project Management | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Software Engineering Management Concentration
| CIS 353 | Project Requirements and Design | |
| CIS 421 | Software Engineering | |
| CIS 433 | Software Architecture Techniques | |
| CIS 443+ | Agile Project Management | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Technology Management Concentration
| BUS 310 | Human Resource Management | |
| CIS 353 | Project Requirements and Design | |
| CIS 359 | Disaster Recovery Management | |
| CIS 438 | Information Security Legal Issues | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Total Credit Hours: 180.0
+Course and certification availability subject to change. Some courses may require pre-requisites first be satisfied through completion of the course at Strayer University, transfer credit or review of previous certifications earned. Contact your Campus Dean, Associate Campus Dean, Dean of Advising, or Success Coach for additional information.