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Program Costs

Complete the BS in Computer Information Systems in just two years, thanks to guaranteed class availability that ensures no delays in your educational journey. The program consists of 56 units, priced at $545 per unit. 

Invest In Your Future: A Breakdown of Your Bachelor's Degree Costs

*Not all university semester fees are included in this table—see the comprehensive breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

Fall Semester 1

• CS 310: Social Issues and Professional Practices in Computing (3)

  Examines the larger societal context of computing to develop an understanding of the relevant social, ethical, legal and professional issues. Covers social context, professional ethics, intellectual property, privacy, professional communication, safety, reliability, and sustainability. Exposes students to different areas within computer science while developing technology solutions to undesirable effects of computing technology and the internet.

  Units: 3

• CS 311: Data Structures and Algorithms (3)

  Teaches a thorough understanding of several advanced methods for implementing the abstract data types and the time used by each method. Includes abstract data types such as dictionary, priority queues, matrices, balanced trees, graphs, and relations, as well as, foundation of recursive algorithms, complexity analysis, complexity classes, sorting and searching, computability and undecidability, problem-solving strategies, and heuristic approaches. 

  Units: 3

• CIS 341: Computer System Analysis and Design (3)

  Covers the systems development life cycle, compares traditional methods of systems development to newer, emerging methods, process and data models for an information system, user interface for an information system, feasibility study and cost benefit analysis.

  Units: 3

• GEN ED: Social & Behavioral Sciences (3)
  Units: 3
• GEN ED: Arts and Humanities (3)
  Units: 3

Spring Semester 1

• CS 443: Fundamentals of Database Systems (3)

  Studies concepts and structures necessary to design and implement database management systems. Includes concepts of Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD), Normalization of the database, and developing database using Structured Query Language (SQL). Uses relational data models to teach file organization, index organization, hashing, data integrity and data security, reliability, data description and query languages. Also covers introduction to No-SQL database.

  Units: 3

• CS 436: Introduction to Networking (3)

  Covers the fundamentals of networking concept and technology, which includes data communication, OSI 7-layer model, TCP/IP protocol stacks and the Internet, the features of LAN, MAN and WAN, network security, and basic CGI programming and web applications.

  Units: 3

• OM 302: Foundations of Operations Management (2)

  Introduces the elements associated with the design and operation of a service organization and the integration of these elements within the overall corporate strategy. Contemporary issues covered include operations in global markets, designing and controlling the service process and planning for operations. Students need to refer to their option checklist for the appropriate introductory production and operations management requirement.

  Units: 2

• CS 370: Introduction to Software Engineering (3)

  Introduces software engineering fundamentals including software development lifecycle, process models, object-oriented methodologies, ethical and professional responsibilities. Covers project management activities such as proposal writing, project planning, scheduling and monitoring, and development activities such as problem domain analysis, requirements engineering, software design, implementation and testing. Establishes semester-long working teams, collaborating on project management activities and development activities to construct mid-sized software products. Produces three project deliverables: Software Requirements Specification Document, Software Design Specification Document, and system executable.

  Units: 3

• ELECTIVE: Upper-Division Elective (3)
  Units: 3

Fall Semester 2

• MKTG 302: Foundations of Marketing (2)

  Studies the processes of marketing: identifying and satisfying customers’ needs for products, services and ideas, and simultaneously creating and delivering a standard of living to society. Examines the components of the marketing process, sources and uses of marketing intelligence, consumer behavior and international marketing.

  Units: 2

• CIS 470: Intro to Intelligent Information Systems (3)

  Introduces the concepts and techniques of various intelligent information systems. Covers Intelligent decision support systems, Markov decision process, Monte Carlo simulation, Q-learning, and Multi-agent systems. Explores both theoretical fundamentals and practical applications.

  Units: 3

• CIS 444: Web Programming (3)

  Methods, software architecture, and standards for Internet-scale software infrastructure (services and applications). Includes foundations of the Web; distributed systems; client server architectures from 2-tier to n-tier and through Web Applications Design; and distributed object-based systems and associated technologies.

  Units: 3

• ELECTIVE: Upper-Division Elective (3)
  Units: 3
• ELECTIVE: Upper-Division Elective (3)
  Units: 3

Schedule is subject to change without advance notice.

Spring Semester 2

• CIS 490: Project Management and Practice (3)

  Engages advanced CIS majors operating as a high-performance team as they complete the design and implementation of a significant information system. Provides experience in project management, CIS function management, and systems integration.

  Units: 3

• CS 452: Introduction to Computer Security (3)

  Introduces students to the principles of computer security, with emphasis on applied encryption, software/system security, and web security. Covers encryption algorithm, access control, authentication, buffer overflow, SQL injection and cross-site scripting attack will be covered. Provides both theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance understanding of computer security issues.

  Units: 3

• ELECTIVE: Upper-Division Elective (3)
  Units: 3
• ELECTIVE: Upper-Division Elective (3)
   Units: 3