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Information Systems (BS)

Hours – 63 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2022
Last Revised 6/30/2022
Holokai Category: Professional Studies

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Program

The Discipline

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Program Requirements


Required Courses for Admission to the Major – 18 Credits

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
CIS 101 Beginning Programming F, W, S 3.0
CIS 200 Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology F, W, S 3.0
CIS 202 Object-Oriented Programming I F, W, S 3.0 CIS 101
IT 224 Computer Hardware and Systems Software F, W, S 3.0
IT 240 Fundamentals of Web Design and Technology F, W, S 3.0
IT 280 Computer Networking F, W, S 3.0

To be accepted into this major, you must pass CIS 200 with a B- or better and all other courses listed above with a C or better. You must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. I understand that one retake is allowed per class, for up to three classes. Additional retakes require special permission. I understand that if I exhaust my repeats, I risk the chance of not being able to continue in the major in the computing faculty. Please acknowledge that you understand this policy by signing the attached form below and then submitting it to your academic advisor.

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Core Requirements – 24 Credits

(Classes marked “MO” are for admitted majors only)

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
CIS 305 Systems Engineering I (MO) F, W 3.0 CIS 202
CIS 405 Systems Engineering II (MO) W, S 3.0 CIS 305, IS 350
CIS 470 Ethics in Computer and Information Sciences (MO) F, S 3.0 ENGL 315 or ENGL 316 or equivalent
IS 350 Database Management Systems (MO) F, W 3.0 CIS 101
IS 400 Information Systems Proficiency F, W, S 0.0
IS 430 Foundations in IT Services, Enterprise Systems, and ERP Skills (MO) F, W 3.0 ACCT 201 and BUSM 180 recommended, or some background in financial accounting and business processes.
IS 450 Advanced Database Topics (MO) S 3.0 IS 350
IS 485 Project Management and Practice (MO) F, S 3.0 CIS 405
MATH 121 Principles of Statistics
(MATH 421 or PSYC 205 may substitute for MATH 121)
F, W, S 3.0 MATH 107 or MATH 110 or ACCT 186 (for ACCT majors only) or score 24 on Math Section of the ACT or 590 on Math Section of the SAT


Advanced Content Area Electives – 6 Credits

Any additional 300-level courses in IS or IT; CS by permission of Dean

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
IS or IT 3.0
IS or IT 3.0


    Fundamental Skills "Minor" in an Environment where 'IS' can be applied (15 Credits)

    ‘IS’ professionals must understand their chosen employment environment and prepare to function effectively in it. Each student must complete at least 15 credits in a cohesive body of course work for such an environment. ACCT 201 is required, select 12 more credit hours from: ACCT 203, ECON 200, ECON 201, BUSM 180, BUSM 304, BUSM 308, BUSM 310, BUSM 320, BUSM 342, BUSM 361, or other courses, by permission of the dean.

    Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
    ACCT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting F, W, S 3.0
    ACCT/BUSM/ECON
    ACCT/BUSM/ECON
    ACCT/BUSM/ECON
    ACCT/BUSM/ECON


    Additional Program Requirements

    1. One D+, D, D- is allowed above. All other credits must be C- or better.
    2. One retake is allowed per class, for up to three classes. Additional retakes require special permission.
    3. A program-approved assessment test must be taken during your last full semester at BYUH and is recommended annually.
    4. Students may seek one and only one major in either BCIS, CS, IS, or IT.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completing a major in Information Systems, students will be able to:

    • Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
    • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
    • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
    • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
    • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
    • Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.

    The Discipline


    All majors in the computer and information sciences programs share many characteristics. All students are involved in the use and development of computer-based technology solutions. All students learn to work in teams and communicate effectively about technology. However, the primary focus of each program is different.

    Information systems prepares students to help organizations achieve competitive advantage through acquisition, deployment, and management of information systems resources and services. Students learn to develop the computer-based systems and technology infrastructure used in organizational processes. The effective and efficient use of information and communications technologies is vital to virtually all businesses and non-profit organizations.


    Career Opportunities

    Information systems graduates work in organizations of all types and sizes. They help leverage the investment in technology for the strategic advantage of businesses and non-profit organizations. IS professionals serve as the bridge between an organization’s technical and business operations. Employment opportunities are abundant and include areas such as systems analysis, software project management, and enterprise database design. Students are also prepared for graduate studies.