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 will take an internal concentration exam.
Computer Science Core Requirements:
| CPTR 141 | Fundamentals of Programming I | 4 |
| CPTR 142 | Fundamentals of Programming II | 4 |
| CPTR 210 | Data Communications and Networks | 3 |
| CPTR 211 | Linux and Windows System Administration | 3 |
| CPTR 320 | Web Services and Cloud Computing | 4 |
| CPTR 420 | Introduction to Database Systems | 4 |
| CPTR 440 | Computer Security | 4 |
| | Computer Science Electives* | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
*Computer Science electives must be chosen from courses with prefix CPTR.
Business Core Requirements:
*Or any of the following: ACCT 490, FINA 490, GBUS 490, MGMT 490, LAW 490, and MKTG 490.
**Business electives may be chosen from courses with prefixes ACCT, CIS, ECON, FINA, GBUS, MGMT, or MKTG.
***Three quarters required or number of quarters in residence as a declared information systems major at WWU, whichever is less.
Cognates:
*Prerequisites Required