BS in Information Systems

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The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program emphasizes both technical and managerial expertise. Its graduates start their careers in IT project management, systems analysis & design, database administration, helpdesk, enterprise systems administration, and user training.

BS in Information Systems 2009

DePaul CDM's BS in Information Systems provides students with a solid and diverse foundation in information technology, preparing for the changing technology demands of the business world.

The program is focused on the organizational and business application of computers and related technologies. Students within the IS program apply their knowledge of hardware, software, business processes and procedures to help organizations improve their performance and meet tactical and strategic goals.

Find out more at the Information Systems Website

What Students Learn From This Program:

Systems analysis and design skills
IT project management skills
Supply chain management (SCM) and customer relationship management (CRM)
Knowledge of enterprise systems
Knowledge of systems architecture and design

Liberal Studies Program

The Liberal Studies program at DePaul University is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul Univeristy. View the specific details for the Information Systems Program.

Program Requirements 2009

To view Undergraduate Program Requirements for previous years click here.

B.S. in Infomation Systems 2009

First Year

Major Field Courses (5)

Offered Winter
In class	Online
√	√	IT 130 The Internet and the Web Self Placement Test
√	√	IT 201 Introduction to Information Systems
√	√	IT 240 Introduction to Desktop Databases Self Placement Test
√		IT 263 Applied Networks and Security
√		IT 230 Building Internet Applications

Liberal Studies (7) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Second Year

Major Field Courses (7)

Offered Winter
In class	Online
√	√	IT 223 Data Analysis Self Placement Test
√	√	IM 210 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
√	√	IT 215 Analysis and Design Techniques Self Placement Test
√	√	CSC 211 Programming in Java I Self Placement Test
√		ACC 101 Introduction to Accounting I
√		OR MKT 301 Principles of Marketing
√		CMNS 212 Small Group Communication
√		OR CMNS 220 Public Speaking
√		WRD 204 Technical Writing [formerly Eng 204]
		OR WRD 301 Writing in the Professions [formerly Eng 301]

Liberal Studies (5) - Consider CDM Courses For Liberal Studies

Third Year

Major Field Courses (5)

Offered Winter
In class	Online
		IT 236 User Interface Development
√	√	CSC 212 Programming in Java II
√		IS 371 Introduction to I.t. System Management
		IS 372 Fundamentals of Software Project Management
√		IS 373 Introduction to Large Systems Implementation

Liberal Studies (4) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies
Open Electives (3)

Fourth Year

Major Field Courses (3)

Offered Winter
In class	Online
		CNS 340 Fundamentals of Information Assurance : (Formerly CSC390).
		IS 375 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
√		IS 376 Information Systems Project

300-Level CDM electives (2) - chosen in consultation with your advisor
Liberal Studies (3) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies
Open Electives (4)

Open Electives:

Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.

Grades:

Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

All courses in degree

ACC 101 Introduction to Accounting I
CMNS 212 Small Group Communication
CMNS 220 Public Speaking
CNS 340 Fundamentals of Information Assurance
CSC 211 Programming in Java I
CSC 212 Programming in Java II
IM 210 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
IS 371 Introduction to I.t. System Management
IS 372 Fundamentals of Software Project Management
IS 373 Introduction to Large Systems Implementation
IS 375 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
IS 376 Information Systems Project
IT 130 The Internet and the Web
IT 201 Introduction to Information Systems
IT 215 Analysis and Design Techniques
IT 223 Data Analysis
IT 230 Building Internet Applications
IT 236 User Interface Development
IT 240 Introduction to Desktop Databases
IT 263 Applied Networks and Security
MKT 301 Principles of Marketing
WRD 204 Technical Writing [formerly Eng 204]
WRD 301 Writing in the Professions [formerly Eng 301]

Career Options:

Today’s Information Systems professionals guide organizations in managing their information technology resources to achieve organizational goals. The IS professional designs, manages and implements the development of Information Technology-based solutions that solve strategic and tactical business problems.

Individuals with degrees in Information Systems can be found in the workplace as:

System Analysts
IS Managers/Directors
IT Project Leads/Mmanagers
IT Consultants
Database Designers
Data Warehouse Developers
ERP Specialists
Systems Integrators
IT Architects
E-Business Systems Developer
CIO
Business Intelligence and Data Mining Analysts
Information Assurance Managers
Help-Desk Manager