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Management: Computer Information & Systems Concentration

Computer Information & Systems Program at Fisher College

The Computer Information & Systems Concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Management Program is designed to give students an understanding of business functions, management principles and the critical role of technology in any modern business or other organization. They will gain a solid foundation in computer science and information systems, while also studying management fundamentals. This program enables students who have an aptitude for technology to pursue their own areas of interest within the field and to be competent administrators within a technology-based organization.

Program highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering networking, operating systems, multimedia, programming, databases and web development.
  • Unique approach to learning programming using Robotics
  • Can be taken as a stand-alone A.S. or BSM concentration and with no loss of credits from students transitioning from the A.S. to BSM degree.
  • Required internship component
  • Future CS electives such as Geographic Information Systems, Computer Vision & Applications and Computer Security & Applications

Computer Information & Systems Program Requirements
First Year Credit hours
CM105 Public Speaking 3
CS101 Computer Concepts and Applications 3
CS205 Computer & Systems Programming I 3
CS206 Computer & Systems Programming II 3
EC101 Macroeconomics 3
EC102 Microeconomics 3
EN101 English I 3
EN102 English II 3
PS101 Introduction to Psychology 3
Free Elective 3
Total Credits 30
Second Year Credit hours
AC121 Financial Accounting 3
AC122 Managerial Accounting 3
LA204 Business Law 3
MA107 College Algebra* 3
MA121 Basic Statistics 3
MG201 Principles of Management 3
MK201 Principles of Marketing 3
Lab Science Elective 4
Computer Science Electives 6
Total Credits 31
Third Year Credit hours
CS314 Management Information Systems 3
FI201 Principles of Business Finance 3
IS210 Professional Development for Internship 1
MG304 Leadership and Ethics 3
MG315 International Management 3
MG321 Organizational Behavior 3
PS315 Social Psychology 3
Humanities Elective 3
Computer Science Elective 3
Free Electives 6
Total Credits 30
Fourth Year Credit hours
ENXXX 300- or 400-Level Literature 3
CS400 Project Management 3
MG303 Managerial Communications 3
MG390 Management Internship 3
MG435 Operations Management 3
MG441 Business Policy and Strategic Management 3
MG450 Senior Project 3
Computer Science Elective 3
Free Electives 6
Total Credits 30
CIS Concentration students must take 4 of the following electives:
CS107 Operating Systems
CS108 Advanced Computer Applications
CS133 Multimedia and Graphics
CS210 Database Design and Management
CS231 Computer Networks
CS234 Web Site Programming and Development
MG450 Senior Project
* A higher level of math (MA 109, 110) may be substituted.
Minimum credits required for graduation--121.

Graduate Competencies
Potential Careers and Earnings

Industries

  • Information Technology Departments of various types of corporations, non-profit entities, local government and state agencies
  • Retail Technology Stores such as Best Buy, Circuit City, Micron Center
  • I.T. Consulting Companies
  • I.T. departments of service and education organizations (i.e. hotels, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, car dealerships, etc.)

Potential locally and regional headquartered organizations:

  • Zipcar.com
  • Local Marriot hotels
  • Local Westin hotels
  • The BackBay Group
  • J.Jill Corporation
  • T.J. Maxx
  • Fisher College Information Systems Department
  • Herb Chamber Group of Companies
  • IRA Motors
  • Boch Group of companies
  • Local area colleges and universities
  • Local non-profit organizations