Applied Information Technology, Industrial Administration, B.I.S.

B.I.S. In Applied Information Technology

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Information Technology builds upon com‑ puter programming skills as core requirements, and augments such proficiencies with management of information technology and communication skills.  Courses in decision sciences such as operations management, statistics, and project management enhance these skills.  Graduates will be ready for a variety of practical careers requiring application of computers and computing/statistical skills to managerial decision‑making. The program of study for the BIS in Applied Information Technology consists of five components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (27 hours), Track Requirements (18 hours), 30 hours upon verification of the student’s holding an Applied Associate Degree, and Electives (6 hours).

Major in Applied Information Technology

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Please note that many majors have specific general education requirements.  Please see a faculty advisor in your department if you need further clarification. You will be required to take the following courses to meet your general education and applied information technology requirements including:

• MAT 1070. College Algebra (3 credits)

Core Requirements: 27 Sem. Hrs.

• CSC 1750. Introduction to Algorithms (3 credits)
• CSC 1760. Introduction to Programming (3 credits)
• CSC 2050. Introduction to Programming-C/C++ (3 credits)
• DSC 2090. Spreadsheet and Database Management (3 credits)

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• ENG 3580. Professional Writing (3 credits) or
• MGT 3030. Business Communications (3 credits)

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• ITM 3010. Management Information Systems (3 credits)
• MGT 3060. Organization and Management (3 credits)
• MGT 3090. Organizational Leadership (3 credits)
• SOC 2200. Computers and Society (3 credits)

Track: 18 Sem. Hrs.

Industrial Administration:

• DSC 3130. Business Statistics I (3 credits)
• DSC 3140. Business Statistics II (3 credits)
• MGT 4010. Fundamentals of Project Management (3 credits)
• MGT 4410. Operations Management (3 credits)
• SOC 4250. Organizations in Society (3 credits)
• SOC 4400. Conflict Management (3 credits)

Validation of Applied Associate Degree: 30 Sem. Hrs.

Electives: 6 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 125 Sem. Hrs.