Overview
The School of Engineering and Technology offers an IS program that links business and technology. There is great demand in the corporate world for people who can integrate all elements of the enterprise into a comprehensive network of responsive, proactive information delivery systems. The BS in Information Systems (BSIS), requires coursework in: Telecommunications, Electronic Commerce and Database Administration.
Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Information Systems, students must complete at least 180 quarter units, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper division level and 45, including the senior project courses, must be taken in residence at National University. In the absence of transfer credit students may need to take general electives to meet overall unit requirements for the degree. Studnets should refer to the section on undergraduate admission proceudres for specific information on admission and evaluation.
Note: The BSIS program is offered in a 16 course template. It is highly recommended to meet with your faculty advisor for more information regarding this string of course work to ensure maximum success.
Preparation for the Major
Students should be computer literate and have a basic understanding of computer usage.
Requirements for the Major
(14 courses; 63 quarter units)
CIS 301 Management Information Systems
CIS 310 Technology Project Management
CIS 320 Systems Analysis and Integration
CIS 330 System Development
CIS 340 Data Communications
CIS 350 Database Management Systems
CIS 416 Database Administration (Prerequisite CIS 340)
CIS 425 Programming for an Information Technology Environment
CIS 430 Web and E-Business Design and Development
CIS 440 Systems Quality Assurance
CIS 450 Information and Systems Assurance
CIS 460 Human Factors and Ergonomic Design
CIS 420A Information Systems and Technology Project I (Prerequisite: CIS 310- Technology Project Management, and 80 percent of courses in the major, except CIS 420B)
CIS 420B Information Systems and Technology Project II
(Prerequisite: CIS 420A)
Upper Division Electives
(2 Courses; 9 quarter units)
Select two courses from the following list:
CIS 470 Computer Forensics
CIS 480 Health Information Management
ITM 434 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration
ITM 435 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Security (Prerequisite: ITM 434)
ITM 470 Information Security Management
ITM 475 Information Security Technologies (Prerequisite: ITM 470)
BSIS/Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Transition Program
BSIS/Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) Transition Program
BSIS/Master of Science in Electronic Business (MSEB) Transition Program
Students must complete graduate-level coursework taken as part of the BSIS degree with a grade of B or better. This coursework, which counts as electives, will not transfer as graduate-level credit to National University or any other institution as it is part of an undergraduate degree program. Grades earned in graduate level courses will be calculcated as part of the stduent's undergraduate grade point average. Students must be within completing their last six courses in their undergraduate program and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.00 to be eligible. Students must apply for and begin the MSIS or MSTM program within six months after completing their final BSIS course. Students must complete their MSIS, MSEB, or MSTM program within four years with no break exceeding 12 months.
BSIS/MSEB Transition Program
Allows currently enrolled BSIS students to register for two MSEB courses as electives for their BSIS degree. Students can select ELB 620 and any one of the following two courses: ELB 621 or ELB 624. The number of courses required to earn an MSEB degree for Transition Program students is reduced from 12 to 10 courses, depending on courses selected and grades earned.
BSIS/MSIS Transition Program
Allows currently enrolled BSIS students to register for two MSIS courses as electives for their BSIS degree. Students can select CIS 601 and any one of the following two courses: CIS 602 or CIS 603. The number of courses required to earn an MSIS degree for Transition Program students is reduced from 12 to 10 courses, depending on courses selected and grades earned.
BSIS/MSTM Transition Program
Allows currently enrolled BSIS students to register for two MSTM courses as electives for their BSIS degree. Students can select any two of the following three courses: TMG 620, TMG 605, or TMG 603. The number of courses required to earn an MSTM degree for Transition Program students is reduced from 12 to 10 courses, depending on courses taken and grades earned.
| Degree Program Locations | |
|---|---|
| This degree is offered online | |
| Kearny Mesa Campus | |
| La Mesa Campus | |
| Los Angeles Campus | |
| Marine Corps Air Station Learning Center | |
| Mission Valley Campus | |
| South Bay Campus | |
| Spectrum Business Park Campus | |