Cybersecurity Concentration, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

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Chairperson

Nadimpalli Mahadev

Professors

Kevin Austin

Brady Chen

Nadimpalli Mahadev

Associate Professors

Natasha Kourtonina

Frits Lander

Ricki Sethi

Assistant Professor

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Program offers the opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skills in analysis and design of business information systems, database development, software development, and networking. This program prepares students for professional careers in the rapidly changing field of computer information systems. Students develop skills in communication, teamwork and leadership which are vital to their professional careers.

The explosive growth of information technology, and in particular, cloud computing, has increased the dependence of individuals and organizations on the data and information stored on network storage devices and communicated over networks. This, in turn, has led to extremely high demand for professionals in computer and cybersecurity technologies.

The Cybersecurity concentration provides the unique opportunity for students in CIS to develop knowledge and skills in computer and network security, data encryption and decryption, cybersecurity, and ethical hacking. This concentration prepares students for professional careers in the rapidly changing fields of information technology, networking and cybersecurity.

Program Curriculum Requirements

Must include:

CSC 1000 - Introduction to Programming 3 cr.
CSC 1400 - Computer Information Systems 3 cr.
CSC 1900 - Discrete Mathematics 3 cr. or
MATH 1900 - Discrete Mathematics 3 cr.
CSC 1500 - Computer Science I 3 cr.
CSC 1550 - Computer Science II 3 cr.
CSC 2400 - Database Systems 3 cr.
CSC 2560 - Systems Programming 3 cr.
CSC 2700 - Business Programming 3 cr.
CSC 3400 - Data Communications & Networking 3 cr.
CSC 3450 - Local Area Networks 3 cr.
CSC 4102 - Ethical Issues in Computer Science 1 cr.
Three Computer Science Electives at or above 3000 level
CSC 3710 - Systems Analysis Methods 3 cr. +
CSC 4700 - Systems Design & Implementation 3 cr. +
BSAD 2010 - Introduction to Financial Reporting 3 cr.
BSAD 2020 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 cr.
BSAD 3200 - Principles of Management 3 cr.
BSAD 3400 - Basic Finance 3 cr.
ECON 1100 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics 3 cr.
ECON 1200 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics 3 cr.
MATH 1250 - Introduction to Functions 3 cr.
MATH 1800 - Business Statistics 3 cr.
MATH 2200 - Calculus for Business 3 cr.
SPCH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Communication 3 cr.

Note:

+ Course used to satisfy Junior/Senior Writing, and Speaking and Listening requirements. Computer Literacy requirement is satisfied by CS core.

Additional Requirements for the Cybersecurity Concentration:

CSC 3040 - Cyber Security Management 3 cr.
CSC 4005 - Ethical Hacking 3 cr.
CSC 4350 - Computer and Network Security 3 cr.

Note:

Computer Science requirements for this concentration take the place of the three 3000-level CSC electives in the major.