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Computer Information Systems Minor

Computer technology is integral to almost all organizations.  The Computer Information Systems (CIS) minor enables students to develop knowledge and skills in information systems that will complement studies in their major.  Students minoring in CIS complete a core of five courses plus a two-course option.

Course Requirements (21 semester hours)

BUS 1950
Computer Concepts and Applications for Business.  (3 credits)
CIS 2000
Problem Solving with Visual Basic  (3 credits)
CIS 3000
Information Systems Design and Development.  (3 credits)
CIS 3200
Networking Fundamentals.  (3 credits)
CIS 4000
Database: Design and Management.  (3 credits)

Plus one of the following options:

Option A:

CIS 3300
Business Programming in COBOL.  (3 credits)
CIS 4310
Decision Support Systems for the Management Sciences.  (3 credits)

Option B:

CIS 3500
Advanced Microcomputer Applications and Development.  (3 credits)
CIS 3510
Business Presentations and Document Design.  (3 credits)

Option C:

CIS 3530
Business Web Site Design and Development.  (3 credits)
CIS 3700
Local Area Networking.  (3 credits)

Option D:

CIS 3320
Business Programming with C.  (3 credits)
CIS 4310
Decision Support Systems for the Management Sciences.  (3 credits)

Option E:

Two

Information sourced from the 2005-2006 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.