Academic Catalog 2018-2019 
    
    Jun 06, 2023  
Academic Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Science: Information Systems Management (ISM)


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The Information Systems Management (ISM) degree integrates a holistic Christ-centered approach with technology and management to provide students with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to successfully build and support today’s information systems driven organization. Key components include management communication techniques, information systems decision making, infrastructure and system planning, enterprise architecture and knowledge management, systems analysis and design, Internet development and eCommerce, information security, and software application and design. Graduates with an information systems management degree can find employment across industries and at a variety of levels. Technology is pervasive in today’s world, and whether it might be virtual businesses, large multinational corporations, nonprofit organizations, small businesses or entrepreneurial ventures, they all need information systems management professionals to serve and support their information and technology needs.

In addition to courses required for the major, all students must complete a selection of General Education courses, listed below.

Major coursework for the degree can be completed over four semesters. Classes are taught in seminar format. Selected degree coursework is enhanced with online Internet instruction that provides greater flexibility in completing assignments outside the classroom.

The Information Systems Management degree requires completion of the following 120 hours:
General Education Core (39 hours)
Major Core (39 hours)
Electives (42 hours)

General Education Core (39 credit hours)


Integrative Studies (3 credit hours)


Communications (9 credit hours)


Written Communication


Oral/Interpersonal Communication (choose one)


History, Behavioral and Social Science (9 credit hours)


Choose at least one history and one behavioral/social science course:

Humanities (6 credit hours)


Choose courses from 2 different disciplines. PHL 205A  is required.

Mathematics (3 credit hours)


Choose one Mathematics course.

Natural/Physical Science (3 credit hours)


Choose one Science course.

Elective Requirements (42 credit hours)


Choose 42 hours of elective credits.

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree: Information Systems Management


The faculty recommends students in the B.S. in Information Systems Management to the Board of Trustees as candidates for graduation when they have completed the following requirements.

  1. Completion of a total of 120 credits, including all general education, electives, and major core requirements.
  2. A letter grade of D or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all CCU coursework.
  3. Meet the CCU Residency requirements .
  4. Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
  5. No outstanding financial obligation to the University.

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