Bachelor Of Science In Information Systems Management - BISM
BISM Program
The undergraduate degree in Information Systems Management is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the management and use of information systems in organizations. The program focuses on the development and implementation of information
systems to support business operations, and decision-making. Students will learn how to analyze, design, and implement information systems that support organizational goals and objectives.
The curriculum includes courses in programming, database management, systems analysis and design, project management, and business systems. Graduates will be prepared for careers in information systems management, systems analysis, and other related fields.
BISM Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
- Knowledge and Proficiency – demonstrate understanding of the role of information systems in organizations and the impact of technology on
business operations. - Critical Thinking – exhibit analytical and critical thinking skills to support business operations and strategic decision making, and to solve
organizational problems. - Information Utilization – design and implement information systems that support organizational goals and objectives and describe the potential global impacts of specific information systems solutions.
- Communication Skills – communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members towards the development and implementation of information systems.
- Diversity awareness – exhibit an understanding of, and respect for, diversity of individuals, groups, and cultures related to information systems
management. - Ethics – exhibit a knowledge and understanding of ethical, social and legal implications of information systems.
Graduation Requirements
- Successfully completed a minimum of 180 quarter units of the B.I.S.M degree in information systems management coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Successfully complete the degree requirements within the Maximum Time Frame (MTF) allowed for the B.I.S.M . degree, which is 1.5 times the program length. The program is normally twelve (12) quarters in length.
- Filed all the necessary graduation forms in accordance with the timetable provided by the School of Business and Management.
- Settled all financial obligations to the University.
Course Requirements
Please see the General Education Requirements section of the Catalog for the course list and description.
Degree Required Courses: 100 units
Complete a minimum of 100 quarter units of Major Core Curriculum courses.
Major Core Curriculum – 100 units required
| General Education Category | Units |
|---|---|
|
Communications |
12 |
|
Humanities and Art |
20 |
|
Social Sciences |
16 |
|
Mathematics and Sciences |
16 |
|
Total |
64 |
General Education: 64 units
The following units must be taken from the following disciplines:
| General Education Category | Units |
|---|---|
|
Communications |
12 |
|
Humanities and Art |
20 |
|
Social Sciences |
16 |
|
Mathematics and Sciences |
16 |
|
Total |
64 |
Please see the General Education Requirements section of the Catalog for the course list and description.
Degree Required Courses: 108 units
Program Required General Education Courses: 108 units
The following units must be taken from the following disciplines:
Communications – 16 units required
| Course Code | Course Name | Units | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENG101 |
Fundamentals of English Composition |
4 |
|
|
ENG107 |
Written & Oral Communication |
4 |
|
|
ENG108 |
College English |
4 |
|
|
SPEE120 |
Interpersonal Communications |
4 |
|
Humanities and Arts – 32 units required.
| Course Code | Course Name | Units | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ART101 |
Fundamentals of Drawing |
4 |
|
|
ART211 |
Art History – Ancient to Renaissance |
4 |
|
|
ART212 |
Art History – Renaissance to Baroque Era |
4 |
|
|
HST105 |
US History |
4 |
|
|
HST117 |
History of Western Civilization |
4 |
|
|
HST127 |
World History |
4 |
|
|
ICS101 |
Intercultural Studies |
4 |
|
|
PHL100 |
Logic and Critical Thinking |
4 |
|
|
PHL105 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
4 |
|
|
PHL115 |
Beginning Ethics |
4 |
|
|
LIT110 |
American Literature |
4 |
|
|
SPN101 |
Spanish I |
4 |
|
|
SPN102 |
Spanish II |
4 |
SPN101 or approval of instructor |
|
SPN103 |
Spanish III |
4 |
SPN102 or approval of instructor |
Social Sciences – 32 units required.
| Course Code | Course Name | Units | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
|
POL110 |
US Government |
4 |
|
|
PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
|
|
SOC101 |
Principle of Sociology |
4 |
|
|
FMI101 |
Introduction to Family Issues |
4 |
|
|
MNR101 |
Minority Studies |
4 |
|
|
ITL101 |
Introduction to International Relations |
4 |
|
|
HEL101 |
New Perspective on Aging and Health |
4 |
|
|
ADM101 |
Public Administration |
4 |
|
|
ANP101 |
Cultural Anthropology |
4 |
|
Mathematics and Sciences – 28 units required.
| Course Code | Course Name | Units | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MATH105 |
Survey of Mathematics |
4 |
|
|
MATH118 |
Statistics I |
4 |
|
|
MATH119 |
Statistics II |
4 |
MATH118 or approval of instructor |
|
MATH121 |
College Algebra |
4 |
|
|
MATH131 |
Calculus I |
4 |
|
|
MATH132 |
Calculus II |
4 |
MATH131 or approval of instructor |
|
PHY101 |
General Physics |
4 |
|
|
BIO101 |
General Biology |
4 |
|
|
CHEM101 |
General Chemistry |
4 |
|
|
SCN101 |
Introduction to Health Science |
4 |
|
|
NTR101 |
Nutrition |
4 |
|
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
|
|
GENERALISM – 7 courses, 28 units |
|
|
BISM101 |
Foundations of Information Systems Management |
4 |
|
BISM102 |
Ethics in Information Technology |
4 |
|
BISM103 |
Information Systems Theory and Practice |
4 |
|
BISM335 |
Enterprise Architecture |
4 |
|
BISM405 |
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics |
4 |
|
BISM106 |
Managing Innovations in Information Systems |
4 |
|
BISM107 |
Knowledge management |
4 |
|
|
Communication – 3 courses, 12 units |
|
|
CISM201 |
Telecommunications in Information Systems |
4 |
|
CISM400 |
Network administration |
4 |
|
CISM410 |
Business Network Design |
4 |
|
|
Information system – 3 courses, 12 units |
4 |
|
SISM325 |
Information Systems Project Management |
4 |
|
SISM330 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
4 |
|
SISM225 |
Information Systems in Organizations |
4 |
|
|
Security – 3 courses, 12 units |
|
|
DISM230 |
Principles and Practice of Information Security |
4 |
|
DISM425 |
Cybersecurity for Leaders and Managers |
4 |
|
DISM 420 |
Decision support systems |
4 |
|
|
Data – 3 courses, 12 units |
|
|
DISM310 |
Big Data Analytics |
4 |
|
DISM315 |
Data Modeling and Warehousing |
4 |
|
DISM320 |
Data Management |
4 |
|
|
IT infrastructure – 3 courses, 12 units |
|
|
SISM110 |
Computer Essentials |
4 |
|
SISM115 |
Software and Hardware Infrastructure Concepts |
4 |
|
SISM320 |
Cloud computing |
4 |
|
|
Web development – 3 courses, 12 units |
|
|
EISM210 |
Internet of things |
4 |
|
EISM215 |
Introduction to Web Design |
4 |
|
EISM220 |
Electronic Commerce |
4 |
Elective Courses: 16 units
Complete a total of 16 quarter units of elective courses from BBA core Courses or BISM elective Courses.
BBA Electives Courses – 16 units required
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
|
BISM108 |
Programming Fundamentals |
4 |
|
SISM220 |
Business Process Management |
4 |
|
SISM120 |
Human-Computer Interaction |
4 |
|
SISM230 |
Global Information Systems |
4 |
|
BISM330 |
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems |
4 |
|
DISM330 |
Digital Security |
4 |
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION
Graduation is not automatic on completion of degree requirements. An application must be filed with the School of Business Management and the Office of Admissions and Records during the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Students who do not graduate in the quarter for which they have applied must reapply and pay any applicable fees in the subsequent quarter in which they expect to graduate.