Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

Learning Outcomes

By the time of graduation, IS 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.

Admission to the Program

Admission to the computer science or information systems programs takes place upon the successful completion of the course MATH 110 with a grade of (C-).

Transfer equivalencies from ABET accredited programs (http://abet.org) or equivalent will be considered. We also accept transfer from non-accredited programs for the courses that do not fall under the prefixes CSIS.

University Degree Requirements (120 credit hours)

To receive a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, students must complete at least 120 credit hours. Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of upper-level courses (300-level or above) at AUK, of which at least 18 credit hours need to be taken in the major.

• General Education Requirements, composed of: (29-33)

• • Related field requirements applicable to Gen Ed requirements (13)

  • Remaining Gen Ed requirements (16)

• Related field requirements not applicable to Gen Ed (23)

• Major Requirements composed of: (58)

• • Information Systems Core (49)

  • Information Systems Electives (9)

Students are not permitted to take more than one professional certification course

Minor in Information Systems (18 Credit Hours)

Students must take the following three core courses (9 credit hours):

And three additional courses (9 credit hours) from the following list of courses:

For a double major in CS and IS, core electives are mutually exclusive.

 
If choosing CS as the additional major, students must complete an additional 27 credit hours: 9 credit hours of MATH and 18 credit hours of core courses.

 
If choosing IS as the additional major, students will need an additional 24 credit hours of core courses.

Eligibility: A student with a cumulative major GPA of at least 2.70 at the beginning of the junior or senior year may elect to pursue an internship course. The internship is completed through the following stages:

1. Program Discussion: Potential interns (junior or senior majors) are advised on the nature and purpose of an internship. The essential point is that they learn that there is a significant difference between the theory they learn in the classroom and the practice they will encounter during their internship.
    

2. Internship Contract Signed: The next stage is to have a meeting with the organization that has agreed to provide the internship. At this meeting, the nature of the internship is discussed, and the student, the off-campus supervisor, and the 470-course instructor sign the form. At this meeting, special details of the internship are agreed upon in the format of a contract between the three parties.
    

3. Visit to Place of Work: At the time of the contract signing, or at a time near to this meeting, the 470 instructor visits the place of work where the student is going to be working and checks that the environment is suitable and that the nature of the work and the place of work go together.
    

4. Contact Off-campus Supervisor: Contact is established between the off-campus supervisor and the 470 instructor to ensure that if any problems arise during the internship there is a clear understanding of the roles each party will play in making sure that the student has a quality learning experience.
    

5. Weekly Progress Reports from Intern: During the period of the internship, interns are expected to email the 470-course instructor every week to report on progress and activity. Students are expected to record their activities so that they can, in the future, review what activities have occupied their time while they were on an internship.
    

6. Continuous Assessment of the Intern: Interns will be required to fill a logbook. They should record their daily activities and have their on-site supervisor sign it at the end of every week. Also, the off-campus supervisor will be consulted by the 470-course instructor one week after the beginning of the internship to make sure that the student successfully started her/his activities.
    

7. Intern’s Final Report: At the end of an intern’s period of work the intern is required to present a Report of Activity. This report is to record the activities that the student has completed. The program will provide a general template for the report, which is a summary of their logbook. Students may add to the template. Once the report is submitted it is reviewed by the 470-course instructor, additions may be requested during an interview and discussion with the student.
    

8. Final Presentation: The student must give a public presentation to the college about his/her experience. This may be done on-site, if necessary.
    

9. Final Assessment: Students should obtain a certificate of completion/accomplishment from their off-campus supervisor at the end of their internship. The 470-course instructor then confirms the off-campus supervisor’s assessment. After the student presents her/his findings and submits all the required deliverables, the 470 instructor submits the final grade of either Pass or No Pass.