Business Computer Information Systems, BS

A Bachelor of Science with a major in business computer information systems provides you with a thorough understanding of how information systems fit the business needs of an organization or company. 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 College of Business requirements.

Pre-business requirements

Required courses

Each of the following courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Notes

* Communication requirements for the degree require one of the following combinations

a) ENGL 1310 ; ENGL 1320 or TECM 2700 (preferred); COMM 1010

b) ENGL 1310 , ENGL 1320 and TECM 2700

This requirement does not apply to accounting majors. Accounting majors are required to take TECM 2700.

** ACCT 2010 , ACCT 2020 , BCIS 2610 and DSCI 2710 are part of both the pre-business requirements and the business foundation requirements.

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

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.
A grade of C or above must be earned in each professional program course completed in residence or transferred to UNT.
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

ECON 1100 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 1110 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH 1190 - Business Calculus with a grade of C or higher
or
MATH 1710 - Calculus I with a grade of C or higher
COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication
BCIS 2610 - Introduction to Computers in Business with a grade of C or higher
ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles I (Financial Accounting) with a grade of C or higher
ACCT 2020 - Accounting Principles II (Managerial Accounting) with a grade of C or higher
DSCI 2710 - Data Analysis with Spreadsheets

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 Requirement 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.

Upper-level business foundation

Professional program

Business Computer Information Systems, 33 hours: