General Education Core (39 credit hours)

Major Core (39 credit hours)

• BUS 300A - Organizational Behavior (3)
• CIT 270A - Software Project Methods (3)
• ISM 270A - Management of Information Systems (3)
• ISM 312A - Internet Development and E-commerce (3)
• ISM 316A - Information Security (3)
• ISM 330A - Information Technology Infrastructure (3)
• ISM 410A - Enterprise Architecture and Knowledge Management (3)
• ISM 426A - Data and Information Management (3)
• ISM 440A - Systems Analysis and Design (3)
• ISM 464A - Software Application and Design (3)
• ISM 491A - Information Systems Capstone (3)
• MGT 520 - Fundamentals of Project Management for Business (3)
• MGT 560 - Business Project Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling (3)

• Students must have a total of 60 earned credit hours prior to registration in a graduate-level course.

Elective Requirements (42 credit hours)

Choose 42 hours of elective credits.

Required Major Courses for the Cyber Security Emphasis

The Cyber Security emphasis is designed to provide the ISM candidates with soft skills in theoretical aspects within the cyber world. Students will cover the concepts of cyber security based on foundations of introduction to business and information security principles. In addition to the core information systems management content, students will complete the graduate level foundations course in Cyber Security and can choose to further study two of three graduate level areas: ethics and design of a cyber-based business model, the principles and mindset of cyber criminology, or creating security policy and governance.

Required Major Courses for the System Analyst Emphasis

This emphasis is designed to provide the ISM student the skills and knowledge needed to become a system analyst which is a specialized field that lies between a business analyst and a technical system analyst. The system analyst emphasis has as its focus the creation of system solutions using the tools of analysis and technology to fulfill the needs of the stakeholders. This emphasis combines the development of critical thinking, behavior of people and systems within a programming environment, and the benefits of databases to provide a holistic approach to the field of systems analysis. The system analyst emphasis challenges individuals academically and intelligently with hands on programming, database development, a deeper dive into system analysis and a broader scope of interpersonal skills. This approach equips students with the technical, analytical and personal skills necessary to interface with all stakeholders of an organization to provide documented robust solutions to complex technical issues.

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.