The Computer Information Systems specialization provides the student with skills necessary to analyze, design and implement an information system in an organization. Students receive instruction in management of computer technology including exposure to appropriate hardware and software design and selection. Students may choose electives from several advanced courses in information systems.

The University, with the cooperation of local businesses, has established internship and co-op programs in the area of information systems. This program is highly recommended for all students who have no work experience in computer systems. Computer information systems play a major role in efficient organizational management by providing timely and accurate information. A substantial number of students attending the University of Baltimore hold full-time jobs related to computer and information systems in many local business organizations.

Program Design
	40 credits in the Lower-Division Core
	14 credits in the Lower-Division electives
	6 credits in the Lower-Division CIS pre-requisites
	39 credits in the Upper-Division Core
	15 credits in Computer Information Systems
	6 credits in Elective courses
Specialization in Computer Information Systems: 21 credits
Programming pre-requisite: 6 credits     Any two programming courses, such as:
	INSS 209	Introduction to Programming (3)
	INSS 225	Structured Programming Using Procedural Languages (3)
Required Courses: 12 credits
	INSS 315	Information Technology (3)
	INSS 406	Systems Analysis and Logical Design (3)
	INSS 421	Design of Database Management Systems (3)
	INSS 427	Business Data Communications (3)
And take one of the following: 3 credits
	INSS 401	Internet and Business (3)
	INSS 431	Electronic Commerce (3)
	INSS 452	Web Server Management & CGI Programming (3)
	INSS 453	Internet and Network Security (3)
	INSS 454	Operating Systems (3)
	INSS 460	Component-Oriented Programming (3)
	INSS 497	Special Topics in Information Systems (3)
	Total Requirements for BS in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems: 120 credit hours