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Program Objectives

• Expand students’ knowledge of computer information systems.
• Prepare the students for real-world situations by utilizing hands-on activities in the classroom.
• Provide an exciting, interactive, and demanding course of study.
• Prepare students to communicate and give effective, persuasive presentations.
• Prepare students to communicate through preparation of effective and thorough written documentation.
• Prepare students to think critically when solving business problems.
• Prepare students with knowledge specific to the discipline, which will enable them to be successful in an information systems career.

Coursework Highlights

Class	Number	Class Name
BCIS	1305	Business Computer Applications
BCIS	1315	Principles of Web Design
BCIS	1317	Personal Computer Maintenance and Hardware
BCIS	3333	C# Programming
BCIS	3343	Advanced C# Programming
BCIS	3347	Data Communications
BCIS	3389	System Analysis and Design
BCIS	4301	Database Theory and Practice
BCIS	4350	Management Information Systems

For more information on courses, please refer to the university catalog.

Certificate in Cybersecurity

The BAAS-IT, BBA-MIS, and BS-CIS all include the opportunity for students to pursue an additional certificate in the field of cybersecurity during their studies at Tarleton State University. Work with your COB Academic Adviser to take advantage of this opportunity.

Included coursework:

Class	Number	Class Name
BCIS	4320	Computer Forensics
BCIS	4342	Ethical Hacking & Network Defense
BCIS	5345	Network & Systems Security
CRIJ	3315	Rules of Criminal Evidence
CRIJ	4353	Global Cyber-Security

The CIS side will prepare individuals to secure both computer systems and networks, as well as develop business security strategies. The courses utilize hands-on labs and include the use of current security, forensic, and penetration testing software. The student will also be preparing to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The CJ side will prepare the student to recognize, gather, and report electronic evidence for analysis of security breaches, criminal or civil investigations, and any other legal or company procedural purpose.

Accelerated Program

The MS-Information Systems includes an accelerated option, allowing undergraduate students to begin their graduate studies early and shortening their time to graduation. Interested students should identify their interest in pursuing this option early in their program and work with their Academic Adviser to select the appropriate degree plan options:

• BS-CIS: Accelerated CIS/MS Information Systems
• BAAS-IT: Accelerated IT/MS Information Technology
• BBA-MIS: Accelerated MIS/MS Information Systems

Students in their final undergraduate semester, should work with the COB Graduate Manager to complete the Graduate Student Provisional Form, enabling them to register for their graduate classes. Students who choose the accelerated option will, in their final semester, take BCIS 5311 plus an additional BCIS graduate elective, to serve as undergraduate electives and also begin work towards their graduate studies. Students should also complete their application to the College of Graduate Studies during their final semester in preparation for admittance into the graduate program.