The Computer Information Systems (CISM) program offers students the opportunity to become information systems professionals with extensive business expertise. The CISM program combines computer training with business courses that enables students to use computers to solve real business problems. In addition to Management Information Systems Analysis Methods and Database Program Development, programming courses in JAVA, Visual BASIC, COBOL, and in "C" are required. Students may elect courses in other computer languages, applications software packages, or computer management functions. The concluding requirement, Applied Software Development Project, promotes a deeper understanding of computer operations in business by allowing students to apply the knowledge they have gained through involvement in a computer system design project.

Three upper-level computer courses, in addition to the Applied Software Project, need to be completed at National-Louis University in order to qualify for graduation in Computer Information Systems from the University.

General Studies 70 QH

Fields of Knowledge

Communications
LAE101 English Composition I 5
LAE102  English Composition II 5
LAT210 Effective Speaking 5

Humanities
One Humanities Elective 5

Fine Arts
One Fine Arts Elective 5

Quantitative Reasoning
LAM110 College Mathematics or higher level math elective 5
LAM214 Mathematics for Management Sciences 5
LAM216 Statistical Methods 5

Physical and Life Sciences
One Laboratory Science Elective 5

Social Sciences
LAS250 Macroeconomics 5
LAS255 Microeconomics 5
One Social Science Elective 5

Behavioral Sciences
LAP100 General Psychology 5
One Psychology Elective 5

Integrated Competencies

Information and Technology Literacy
Requirement is satisfied in Introduction to Computers and Computer-Based Applications, Office Information Systems, or Management Information Systems.

Analytical Skills
Requirement is satisfied in College Mathematics, Mathematics for Management Sciences, Statistical Methods.

Ethics, Values, and Respect for Human Diversity
Requirement is satisfied in General Psychology and Social Science elective.

Computer Information Systems Requirements 60 QH

MGT150 Introduction to Computers and Computer-Based Applications 4
MGT239 Data Base Application 4
MGT207 Visual Basic 4
MGT314 JAVA Programming
MGT240 Business Application Development I: Using COBOL 4
MGT241 Business Application Development II: Using COBOL 4
MGT350 Information Systems Management 4
MGT348 C++ Programming 4
MGT347 Computer Networks & Intranets 4
MGT486 Principles of Web Design & Development 4
MGT340 Systems Analysis & Design 4
MGT341 Database Program Development 4
MGT445 Applied Software Development Project 4
           Computer Elective 8

Business Support Requirements 50 QH
MGT101 Introduction to Business 4
MGT106 Applications of Business Writing 4
MGT120 Accounting Principles I 4
MGT121 Accounting Principles II 4
MGT122 Accounting Principles III 4
MGT204 Business Law I 4
MGT220 Managerial Accounting 4
MGT270 Survey of International Business 4
MGT300 Principles of Marketing 4
MGT301 Principles of Finance 4
MGT302 Principles of Management and Supervision 4
           Free Electives 6

Total Minimum Hours 180 QH

Students must demonstrate English proficiency by passing the English competency examination or by earning a grade of "B" or better in both English Composition I (LAE 101) and English Composition II (LAE 102) at National-Louis University.