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Braathen, Lawson-Body, O’Keefe (Chair) and Zuo
The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Information Systems is offered through the Department of Information Systems and Business Education. This major offers broad preparation for a variety of information systems careers in corporate, government,
and small business environments. UND Information Systems graduates go into careers as network administrators, database developers, information systems analysts, software programmers, technology consultants, computer support specialists, administrative services managers, computer systems vendors, and into a wide variety of emerging positions within the information systems and
technology field. Job titles range from entry-level information management systems positions, e.g., technical support, to those in senior management,
e.g., Chief Information Officer (CIO).
College of Business and Public Administration
B.B.A. WITH A MAJOR IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Required 125 credits (36 of which must
be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which
must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
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College of Business and Public Administration
requirements (see BPA listing) and including: |
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Acct 200, 201 |
Elements of Accounting
I & II |
(6) |
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Acct 315 |
Business in the Legal Environment |
(3) |
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Comm 110 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
(3) |
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Econ 201 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
(3) |
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Econ 202 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
(3) |
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Econ 210 |
Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics |
(3) |
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Econ 303 |
Money and Banking |
(3) |
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Fin 310 |
Principles of Financial Management |
(3) |
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ISys 117 |
Personal Productivity with Information
Technology |
(1) |
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ISys 317 |
Information Systems in Enterprise |
(3) |
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Math 103 |
College Algebra |
(3) |
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Math 146 |
Applied Calculus I |
(3) |
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Mgmt 300 |
Principles of Management |
(3) |
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Mgmt 301 |
Operations Management |
(3) |
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Mgmt 475 |
Strategic Management |
(3) |
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Mrkt 305 |
Marketing Foundations |
(3) |
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Pols 115 |
American Government I |
(3) |
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Psyc 111 |
Introduction to Psychology |
(3) |
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Information Systems Major Courses: |
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ISBE 320 |
Professional Communication for Business |
(3) |
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ISys 260 |
Operating Systems Principles |
(3) |
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ISys 305 |
End-User Applications |
(3) |
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ISys 315 |
Records and Information Management |
(3) |
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ISys 330 |
Relational Database Design |
(3) |
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ISys 360 |
Principles of Networking |
(3) |
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ISys 411 |
Information Systems Seminar |
(3) |
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ISys 420 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
(3) |
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CSci 120 |
Comp Prog I: Visual Basic I |
(4) |
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CSci 170 |
Comp Prog II: Visual Basic II |
(4) |
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Two of the following, one of which must
be CSci 160 Java, COBOL, or C++: |
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CSci 160 |
Comp Sci I: Java |
(4) |
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CSci 160 |
Comp Sci I: COBOL |
(4) |
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CSci 160 |
Comp Sci I: C++ |
(4) |
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CSci 242 |
Algorithms and Data Structures |
(3) |
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CSci 250 |
Assembly Language Programming |
(4) |
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CSci 445 |
Math Modeling and Simulation |
(3) |
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Electives (minimum 3 courses, 9 credits) |
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ISys 308 |
Information Resource Administration |
(3) |
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ISys 370 |
Internet/Intranet Development |
(3) |
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ISys 430 |
Relational Database Development |
(3) |
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ISys 460 |
Advanced Networking |
(3) |
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ISys 499 |
Special Topics (ISys topic) |
(3) |
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ISBE 397 |
Cooperative Education |
(1-6) |
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ISBE 497 |
Internship in Information Systems and Business |
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Education |
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MINOR IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
22-23 semester hours, including: |
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ISys 117 |
Personal Productivity with Information
Technology |
(1) |
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ISys 260 |
Operating Systems Principles* |
(3) |
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ISys 305 |
End-User Applications* |
(3) |
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ISys 317 |
Information Systems in Enterprise |
(3) |
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ISys 330 |
Relational Database Design** |
(3) |
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CSci 120 |
Computer Programming I (Visual Basic) |
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CSci 160 |
Computer Science I (Java) |
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Electives: |
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ISys 300 and/or 400 level courses: Not
to include ISys 397, 411, 420, or 497 |
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Prerequisite:
ISys 117 required for all CoBPA majors |
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Prerequisite:
ISys 305 and CSci 120 |
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Courses
117. Personal Productivity with Information Technology. 1 credit. Introductory lab-based course covering basic computer hardware, operating systems, software, and Microsoft Office tools. F,S,SS
260. Operating Systems Principles. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ISys 117. An introduction to a variety of computer operating systems. Emphasis placed on terminology, concepts, system commands, architecture, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with operating systems and operating environments such as Windows, DOS, UNIX, OS400, and Windows NT Workstation and Server. F,S
305. End-User Applications. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ISys 117. Development of proficiency in the use of end-user software applications with emphasis on spreadsheet and database. Spreadsheet applications include solutions for typical business situations using functions, macros and linking. Database applications include development of and querying of databases, linking, generating forms and reports, and developing menus. F,S
308. Information Resource Administration. 3 credits. Introduction to information management and office management concepts and technologies including office automation, office facilities development, technology selection and implementation, office systems and procedures analysis, and office personnel supervision. F
315. Records and Information Management. 3 credits. Stresses the systematic design and control over the creation, distribution, utilization, retention, storage, protection, preservation, and final disposition of records. Examination of the management of recorded information on a variety of media, including paper, microfilm, magnetic, optical, and electronic records. Costs and systems analysis, electronic filing, computer-assisted retrieval, micrographics, forms management, and imaging systems are also discussed. F,S
317. Information Systems in Enterprise. 3 credits. Pre- or corequisite: ISys 117. Major emphasis on information technology, enterprise systems and business processes, database management, decision support systems, strategic information systems, and the utilization of these technologies as productive business professionals. F,S,SS
ISBE 320. Professional Communication for Business. 3 credits. An overview of the communication process, including composition of business letters and reports, use of computer technologies, strategies for oral communication and listening, as well as a brief review of writing mechanics. Clear, concise, effective presentation and logical organization of business messages are emphasized. F,S,
330. Relational Database Design. 3 credits. Prerequisites: ISys 305, CSci 120, Comp Prog I: Visual Basic I. Stresses design and utilization of databases, emphasis on both minicomputer and microcomputer database development environments, integrity and security issues. Project oriented. S
360. Principles of Networking. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ISys 260. Explores principles of networking computer systems; telecommunications hardware, software, and media components; and approaches to efficient business data communications. The student will be exposed to telecommunications terminology, concepts, protocols, and logical and physical design of local area networks. F
370. Internet/Intranet Development. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior, Senior or higher standing. A survey of information systems development using Internet/Intranet technologies. This is a course that requires a great deal of outside work. F
ISBE 397. Cooperative Education. 1-6 credits, repeatable to 12 credits. Prerequisites: overall GPA 2.5; approval of the Director of ISBE Cooperative Education. On-the-job compensated work experience in various areas related to Information Systems, Marketing Education, and Business Education. S-U grading only. F,S,SS
411. Information Systems Seminar. 3 credits. Prerequisites: ISys 315, 360, 420; ISBE 320. The capstone course for the Information Systems major. Students will use the knowledge gained from previous Information Systems courses to participate in seminars, case studies, simulations, and field experience projects involving present and emerging information systems topics. F,S
420. Systems Analysis and Design. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ISys 330. A survey of current practices in the development of information systems. Topics may include structured systems analysis and design, joint application development, prototyping, rapid application development, end-user development, and change theory and control. Project oriented. F
430. Relational Database Development. 3 credits. Prerequisites: ISys 330, 420 and CSci 120 or 160. Corequisite: ISys 420. Focus on development of information systems that rely on relational databases for data storage and retrieval. Topics may include advanced SQL, embedded SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Cold Fusion, Advanced Visual BASIC, and COBOL. Project oriented. F
460. Advanced Networking. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ISys 360. An in-depth study of networking protocols, planning, design, security, workstation and server management, RAS, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and when possible, enterprise level network topics. S
ISBE 497. Internship in Information Systems and Business Education. 1-6 credits. On-the-job work experience in business, education, or industry. One credit is earned on the basis of 15 hours per week per semester of occupational experience. S/U only. F,S,SS
499. Special Topics. 1-3 credits, repeatable to 12 credits. Topics will be selected on the basis of currency and relevancy to student needs. On demand. |
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