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    Dec 22, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Business Computer Information Systems, BS


A Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Computer Information Systems prepares you for careers in digital transformation, data and technology management, enterprise computing, information systems development, and information security management by building a thorough understanding of how information technology is developed and applied to critical business problems.  Developed in consultation with world business leaders in the region, successful completion of this program ensures that you will have the knowledge and skill set that the market demands.


The faculty of the Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences believes that there is a need in industry and government for systems analysts who have a thorough understanding of both a functional area of business and computer-based information systems.

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science with a major in business computer information systems.

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the G. Brint Ryan College of Business  requirements regarding tiered progression and the Professional Development courses except for the professional development course BUSI 3200  which is not required for the BS Business Computer Information Systems degree.

Business foundation requirements


See “Business foundation requirements.”

Professional program requirements


See “Professional Program,” below.

Minor


See individual degree plan.

Electives


See individual degree plan.

Other requirements


Professional Development Requirements:

BUSI 1200  and BUSI 3100  both require a grade of C or higher. These professional development requirements must be taken prior to BUSI 4940 .

Other requirements for the BS Business Computer Information Systems:

  1. It is required that students entering the business computer information systems major for the BS degree have a grade point average of at least 2.7 in all courses completed at UNT. First term/semester transfer students must have a transfer grade point average of 2.7 in order to take professional program courses.
  2. A grade of C or above must be earned in each professional program course completed in residence or transferred to UNT.
  3. Academic requirements for graduation with a major in business computer information systems for the BS degree:
    • A minimum 2.7 grade point average in all hours attempted in the professional program course, with minimum grades of C required in each professional program course;
    • A grade of C or above in each BCIS course taken in the professional program.

Preprofessional program


See Pre-business requirements in Bachelor of Business Administration in this catalog

University Core Curriculum requirements


See “University Core Curriculum Requirements ” in the Academics section of this catalog.

Electives


Hours required for electives may vary based on course placement or University Core Curriculum  course selection. Some professional field programs may designate specific courses in place of elective hours. Students are responsible for completing the total minimum hours required for the degree.

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGL 1310 - First-Year Writing I   3 hours    BCIS 2610 - Introduction to Computers in Business   3 hours   
MATH 1180 - College Math for Business, Economics and Related Fields   3 hours    BUSI 1200 - Professional Development I-Strategies for Business   1 hour   
Government/Political Science core   3 hours ECON 1100 - Principles of Microeconomics   3 hours   
Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours ENGL 1320 - First-Year Writing II   3 hours   
Elective 3 hours MATH 1190 - Business Calculus   3 hours   
    Government/Political Science core   3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 16 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles I (Financial Accounting)   3 hours    ACCT 2020 - Accounting Principles II (Managerial Accounting)   3 hours   
ECON 1110 - Principles of Macroeconomics   3 hours    COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication   3 hours   
American History core   3 hours  DSCI 2710 - Data Analysis with Spreadsheets   3 hours   
Creative Arts core   3 hours  American History core   3 hours 
Language, Philosophy and Culture core   3 hours  Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
BCIS 3610 - Basic Information Systems   3 hours    BCIS 3680 - Enterprise-Oriented Programming   3 hours  
BCIS 3615 - Visual Display of Business Information   3 hours   BCIS 4610 - Analysis of Business Information Systems   3 hours  
BCIS 3630 - Object-Oriented Programming for Business   3 hours   BCIS 4620 - Introduction to Database Applications   3 hours  
BLAW 3430 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business   3 hours  

MKTG 3650 - Foundations of Marketing Practice 

 
3 hours  
BUSI 3100 - Professional Development II-Critical Thinking and Decision Making in Business   1 hour   BCIS Elective 3 hours
DSCI 3710 - Business Statistics with Spreadsheets  3 hours     
Total 16 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
BCIS 4630 - Fundamentals of Information Technology Security   3 hours   BCIS 4690 - Information Technology Management   3 hours  
BCIS 4680 - Business Data Communications and Networking   3 hours   BCIS 4720 - Web-Based Information Technologies   3 hours  
FINA 3770 - Finance   3 hours   BUSI 4940 - Business Policy   3 hours  
MGMT 3720 - Organizational Behavior   3 hours   BCIS Elective  
BCIS Elective 3 hours Elective 1 hour
Total 15 hours  Total 13 hours