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 G. Brint Ryan College of Business 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

Professional Development Requirements:

BUSI 1200 - Professional Development I-Strategies for Business (with a grade of C or higher)
BUSI 3100 - Professional Development II-Critical Thinking and Decision Making in Business (with a grade of C or higher)

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 in business computer information systems:

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

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.

Upper-level business foundation

Professional program

Business Computer Information Systems, 33 hours:

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	3 hours
BCIS Elective	3 hours	Elective	1 hour
Total	15 hours	Total	13 hours