Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration BSBA degree program in Computer Information Systems provides an applied information systems educational base for business students who are or will become either managerial users of computers, managers of computer service units or applications staff members supporting computer using organizations.
What You Will Learn in the BSBA Degree in Computer Information Systems
The emphasis of the BSBA in Computer Information Systems is on management information systems. This includes systems for the collection, organization, accessing and analysis of information for the planning and control of operations.
All students in the BSBA in Computer Information Systems program must complete a capstone requirement, Strategic Management, which integrates content across the degree program and validates the students' knowledge.
Degree Requirements
- College Algebra within Intellectual and Practical Skills section of General Education requirements
- Statistics or Quantitative Skills for Business within the Mathematics section of General Education requirements
- How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Courses in this area of study may be completed with Thomas Edison State University courses and/or courses from other regionally accredited colleges. Prior learning assessment PLA and/or examinations may also be used. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.
Note
Courses that are devoid of a course code can be accepted in transfer if completed at colleges and universities accredited by the six institutional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
In addition, the University offers a host of ways to earn credit for knowledge obtained in non-collegiate settings. Examples include:
- Courses and examinations approved through National College Credit Recommendation Service National CCRS and the American Council on Education ACE College Credit Recommendation Service.
- Military Service
- License and certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
Credit Distribution
Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
I General Education Requirements (60 Credits)
II. Professional Business Requirements (36 Credits)
III. Area of Study (18 Credits)
A. Required Courses (6 Credits)
| -TRSFR REQ. | Programming Language | 3 |
| CIS-320 | System Analysis and Design I | 3 |
B. Additional Courses (12 Credits)
IV. Electives (6 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses
Total Credit Hours: 120