UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CS)

Computer science is concerned with the study of computing machines, communications between man and the machine, and with methods of problem solving, especially in the area of mathematics, the sciences, and engineering.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems (IS)

Information systems is concerned with the study and analysis of information flow in an organization and the design of an information gathering and processing system using computers, which will facilitate planning and decision making in the organization.

The typical graduate finds employment in business, industry, or government as a programmer. Some choose to continue their study as a graduate student. With experience or further study a graduate may advance to positions such as systems analyst, software engineer, project manager, database administrator, or manager of information systems

Minor in Computing

Description of Courses

Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science

Major in Computer Science

The Computer Science degree program is typically associated with the applications of computers to science, engineering, and mathematical problems. The degree program requires a solid background in the theory of computer systems, algorithms, programming languages, operating systems, and data structures.

A significant portion of the program is devoted to the development of programming skills using contemporary languages such as C, C++, and Java. The study of an object oriented design methodology and programming development tools form the basis for building complex software systems that are developed by advanced application developers such as Software Engineering professionals.

Typical careers that are associated with the computer science degree program include the following:

Software Engineering
Scientific Programmer
System Administrators
Embedded Systems Programming
Network Administrators
Database Programming
Database Management
Client/Server Programming
Computer Systems Managers
Software Testing
Computer Support Specialists
Computer Simulation and Modeling

Employment opportunities exist through the country with highest concentrations of positions in larger metropolitan areas that serve a headquarters and major branch offices for larger institution. Our graduates have positions in the following areas in the four states area as well as nationally.

Financial Services
Banking
Life, Property, and Causality Insurance
Local, State, and Federal Government
Educational institutions from K-12-Universities
Manufacturing
Retail Trade
Telecommunications
Refining and Chemicals
Medical Services and Hospitals
Internet Services Providers

While the forecast for growth within the area of programming is expected to be "as fast as the average for all occupations through 2012", demand for programmers with special skills is expected to grow.

These skills required include:

Object Oriented Design and Programming
Wireless Applications
Multimedia Technology and Applications
Graphic User Based Applications
Computer Security

[Source: "Computer Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, and Computer Scientist", US Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/]

The widespread use of computer applications beyond the traditional science and engineering applications has increased the options available for students with a broad background in computing topics and an interest in other areas such as biology, the social sciences, geography, medicine, literature, graphic design, etc.

The increasing demand for networked computer systems and the use of the Internet has increased the demand for System Administrators, Systems Programmers, Network Administrators, Internet Hosting Administration, Internet and WWW Web Programming Professionals. The background provided by this degree is also useful to individuals seeking to work in the area of network and computer security.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems

The two concentrations for Information Systems are:

Systems Design
Information Assurance and Computer Security

Information Systems Prerequisite Sheet

Systems Design Concentration

The goal of the degree program is to provide to the student a solid understanding of the role of information in contemporary society. It deals with the technological means to store, to transmit, and to generate information so vital for success in supporting the demands of handling the vast amounts of data generated and used by contemporary businesses and institutions. The program deals with the importance of transforming data to information that can be used to make timely decisions. It also introduces the need to protect the information.

Our program draws upon the Bachelor of Business Administration degree core courses to provide the environmental awareness of the role of information in the firm and combines it with the Information Systems courses that provide a solid technological foundation that prepares the student for careers in the Information Technology field. Graduates of our program will seek careers as computer programmers, system analysts, database designer and administrators, network administrators, and many other positions related to information technology support roles including information systems operations, educational and training, and end user technical services support. As the graduates mature in their careers, they will combine their technical skills with the broad based set of managerial topics covered in the business core to progress to positions such as project managers, managers of information systems services, and even, chief information systems officers.