Information Systems Major (Bachelor of Science)
The information systems major serves those students who want a career that focuses on the integrating information technology solutions and business processes to meet the information needs of businesses and other enterprises, enabling them to achieve their objectives in an effective, efficient way. The program prepares graduates for a variety of IS careers in business, government, and non-profit organizations.
A student majoring in information systems must complete the core requirements and cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Senior students are required to take the MFT exams in both Business and Computer Science.
Computer Science Core Requirements:
| CPTR 141 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| CPTR 142 | Data Structures, Algorithms, and Objects I | 4 |
| CPTR 143 | Data Structures, Algorithms,and Objects II | 4 |
| CPTR 301 | Java and Object-Oriented System Desgn | 4 |
| CPTR 415 | Introduction to Database Systems | 4 |
| CPTR 425 | Introduction to Networking and Computer I/O | 4 |
| CPTR 435 | Software Engineering | 4 |
| Computer Science Electives | 4 |
Business Core Requirements:
Computer Science electives must be chosen from courses with prefix CPTR.
Business electives may be chosen from courses with prefixes ACCT, CIS, ECON, FINA, GBUS, MGMT, or MKTG.
GBUS 495 or ENGR 495: Three quarters required or number of quarters in residence as a declared information systems minor at WWU, whichever is less.
Cognates:
MATH 181: Prerequisites Required