Bachelor of business administration in information systems

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems prepares students to obtain and apply the knowledge and proficiency needed in computer skills as well as network technology, required to design, develop, and support information systems that allow streamline and troubleshooting. It also enables students to analyze existing systems to optimize and support the operations of the company, to make effective management and planning decisions.

Employment Opportunities

• Programmer
• Analyst and application developer
• Database analyst
• Database coordinator

General Requirements for Admission:

The applicant must provide evidence of a standard high school diploma or one of the equivalents as defined by the Department of Higher Education HEA Sec. 484(d) and detailed below:

• A GED Certificate.
• A certified or other official completion documentation demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination (such as the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) or a state-recognized equivalent of a high school diploma.
• A conferred associate degree.
• Successfully completed at least 60 semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours that does not result in the awarding of a degree, but that is acceptable for full credit toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, may provide the official transcripts from the transferring institution.
• Conditional acceptance is available for students applying while still in high school. Students must receive their high school diploma or equivalent prior to being admitted to AGMU.  Students must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent prior to receiving a diploma or degree from AGMU.

Supporting Documentation:

Applicants must provide evidence of previous credits, courses or studies documenting graduation from secondary school to an authorized University member.  Only original documents will be considered as evidence.  Original documents such as:

• A General Education Diploma (GED) or other diploma or graduation document.
• Certification prepared by a secondary institution or agency recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Applicants who have completed previous college-level coursework must provide an official transcript from the transferring institution (this means a document issued by the institution which includes an official seal, generally with a stamp stating “official transcript”). 
• Applicants who have not completed 60 semester or 72 quarter hours at a recognized institution of higher education must provide evidence of a high school diploma or its equivalent as defined above.

If the applicant cannot leave the original document for his admission record, the admission’s officer will make a copy and certify with their initials that it is a copy from the original.

Additional requirements may apply to specific academic programs.

If the applicant is enrolling in a bilingual program, before enrolling in any course, the applicant may be required to take a language proficiency assessment. Please refer to the AGMU Language Placement Protocol and the Transfer Credit Policy.

Professional Experience, Career Preparation

Develop both business and computer science skills that will prepare you for immediate employment and provide the foundational knowledge for long-term career advancement. The Computer Information Systems emphasis of our Business Administration bachelor’s program offers a variety of hands-on learning opportunities designed to give you practical experience and a competitive edge in the job market. You’ll work with state-of-the-industry business applications that will prepare you to compete with the best. You’ll also benefit from the personal mentorship of award-winning business faculty who bring professional information system experience, and a real-world perspective, to the classroom.

Degree Option

B.S. in Business Administration Computer Information Systems

Within the curriculum, particular attention is paid to the strategic nature of technology. In the CIS program, students acquire knowledge of computer programming, networking, systems analysis and design, database management systems, decision support systems and e-commerce.

Graduates of the CIS program usually enter the job market as programmers/analysts or networking personnel. Subsequent positions may include systems analysts, database administrators and network administration. Most CIS graduates focus on creating and implementing software and procedures used to service large and small organizations including manufacturing, retail, wholesale, financial, insurance, communications and government groups.

Minor Options

Computer Information Systems Minor

Enhance your major area of study with a fundamental understanding of computing, technology, communications and networking. In the Computer Information Systems minor, you’ll learn to integrate information systems into diverse career activities and gain a general background in corporate information systems.

Business Administration Minor

Learn about the fundamental areas of business including accounting, computer information systems, finance, management and marketing. Our 18-21 credit minor offers non-business majors a solid business background that will enrich any career path.

Business Administration Minor with Entrepreneurial Option

Want to learn what it takes to operate your own business? Add the Entrepreneurial option to your Business minor and gain a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, computer information systems analysis and small business operations (requires six additional hours of study).

Global Business Minor

UNC's Global Business Minor is designed for students in Business Administration and wish to pursue an additional area of study in global business. Completion of the minor provides broad exposure to the global areas of business administration. These include at a minimum finance, economics, management, and marketing. The minor is only open to students who major in Business Administration.

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Experience to prepare you for success

In UNC’s Business Administration program, you’ll find professional opportunities usually reserved for graduate programs. Our specialized Applied Networking Lab provides opportunities across all platforms, thanks to academic partners like Adobe, Microsoft, Oracle and IBM. You’ll work with actual clients in practical business settings through internships, part-time jobs and other experiential learning opportunities in the area of business computing and technology. You’ll also take part in valuable networking events, hear from some of the world’s top business minds and participate in a nationally recognized student club.

“The CIS program provides you with the latest tools in the industry and helps you easily develop technological and interpersonal skills. The professors are truly committed to your success, as they bring years of experience to the classroom and provide you with hands-on learning. I have already landed my dream job and established personal connections for my future. I can't say. enough about the CIS program at MCB.”

–Ian Reynoso, Class of 2016

Your Future in Computer Information Systems

There’s a reason our graduates regularly score in the top 5 to 10 percent on the national Educational Testing Service Major Field Test in Business: UNC’s Monfort College of Business offers one of the top undergraduate business programs in the nation and is accredited by AACSB International—the gold standard of accreditation in business education.

Consider UNC’s B.S. in CIS if you want to:

• Pursue a career in computer programming or networking
• Gain practical experience through hands-on learning opportunities
• Excel in small classes with close faculty mentorship

You’ll learn:

• Computer programming
• Systems analysis and design
• Database design and administration
• Security, e-business and networking

Sample courses:

• Designing User Experiences
• Advanced Database Management
• Systems Platforms and Network Development
• Graphical Interface Programming
• Fundamentals of Project Management
• Senior CIS Project

Beyond the Classroom

As a graduate of UNC’s Computer Information Systems program, you’ll be ready to bring computer programming, software development, management and other key business skills to organizations large and small. You’ll also have a strong career outlook: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for computer and information systems managers will grow as firms increasingly expand their business to digital platforms.

Where can your degree take you?

Our graduates work in many different kinds of industries, including manufacturing, retail, wholesale, financial, insurance, communications and government agencies. Many enter the job market as programmers or networking personnel. You might also find positions as systems analysts, database administrators and data communications specialists.

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