Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree - in Washington D.C., Virginia and Online
Bachelor Degree in Information Systems Management
Potomac’s Information Systems Management degree program provides students with the theoretical understanding and technical expertise to successfully develop and manage an organization's technical resources. These resources are used to leverage capabilities and to enhance corporate and business competitiveness. Information systems management is an imperative aspect of modern business organizations. Potomac College’s Bachelor Degree in Information Systems Management helps prepare students for a successful and smooth transition into a corporate environment. With two school locations, in Washington, D.C. and Virginia, Potomac offers students an uplifting and nurturing environment.
Information Systems Management Computer science degree program courses are designed to provide students with the ability to efficiently manage the diverse information resources of a business or organization. This course of study provides students with an expansive and in-depth understanding of both management principles and the basic fundamentals of information systems. These classes allow students to learn to function effectively in a variety of corporate settings. The information systems management major provides students with the skills required to productively participate in and support the increasingly visible and imperative role of computer science in corporate decision making. The career education program of study focuses on the methods, concepts, and realistic applications of information systems in the workplace. It develops Potomac College graduates’ abilities to conceptualize and direct the design and implementation of high-quality information systems through multiple disciplines related to computer science. Information systems and technology are two elements that are imperative to the success of a business. Evolving technology has taken business to a drastically different place from where it was only decades ago. Computers and the Internet have allowed companies to sell products and network in almost any area of the world. Virtually all companies must deal with technology, computers and online processes. If you enjoy working with computers, technology and the Internet, you may benefit from a degree in Information Systems Management at our school. You should also work well and collaborate with others, love to troubleshoot and be able to solve problems quickly.
Information Systems Program Information
Program Length - Potomac College students can earn an bachelor's degree within 4 years.
On-Time Graduation Rate - 100% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, did so within 6 years.
Median Loan Debt - For all students completing this program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, the median cumulative loan debts for each of the following are:
- Federal student loans: $33,060
- Private loans: $0
- Institutional finance plans: $0
Note: This preliminary median loan data is pending confirmation from the U.S. Department of Education. It reflects total debt, including costs of living, while the median loan amount prescribed under the Department’s gainful employment regulations excludes such costs of living.
Program Costs - Cost information for Potomac College programs is available at http://www.potomac.edu/financial-aid/tuition. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current full-time tuition rates, are $63,400. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $5,000.
For information on jobs related to this program, as well as the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes, please click on the links below to the O*NET website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.Information Systems Program Mission
The mission of a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems is to prepare students for entry-level positions in information systems management for public and private companies, city and county governments and non-profit organizations. It provides theoretical understanding and technical expertise in developing and managing an organization’s technical resources. These resources include logical, physical, human and financial resources. This program offers two areas of concentration:• The General Management Concentration includes an in-depth understanding of management principles as they relate to information systems.
• The Cyber Security Concentration includes the design, creation and management of a secure networking environment, with an emphasis on risk analysis, protection techniques and recovery skills.
Information Systems Program Learning Goals
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with a Management concentration are able to:- Demonstrate communication skills through the organization of a project or presentation including documentation understandable to users (e.g., requirements specification, risk management plan, assumptions, and constraints).
- Apply knowledge of emerging technology, together with new and/or updated software and hardware in the information systems discipline.
- Integrate business and technology skills in a sector context.
- Apply project management methodology in order to design and develop information technology projects.
- Apply feasibility analysis, requirements analysis and UML modeling in practice.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with a Cyber Security concentration are able to:
- Demonstrate communication skills through the organization of a project or presentation including documentation understandable to users (e.g., requirements specification, risk management plan, assumptions, and constraints).<
- Apply knowledge of emerging technology, together with new and/or updated software and hardware in the information systems discipline.
- Integrate business and technology skills in a sector context.
- Apply feasibility analysis, requirements analysis and UML modeling in practice.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with a Digital Forensics concentration are able to:
- Articulate the key technical issues in conducting an investigation in a digital crime scene environment.
- Discuss and utilize e-evidence collection and preservation methods
- Analyze common network attacks and evaluate various countermeasures to defend against them.
- Integrate business and technology skills in a sector context.
- Apply project management methodology in order to design and develop information technology projects.
Prerequisites for Major Courses:
- Successful completion of general education course requirement
- Successful completion of COMP12
Program Outline
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Inf5ormation Systems (Cyber Security, Digital Forensics or General Management concentration), students must earn 120 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program requirements are as follows:
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 Credits)
General Education Requirements 18 Credits
COMP 125 The Digital World
ENGL 101 English Composition I
ENGL 102 English Composition II
GNED 112 Student Success Strategies
MATH 106 College Mathematics
MATH 110 College Algebra
Lower Division Core Courses 42 Credits
Required Management Courses (12 Credits)
BUS 110 Foundations of Business
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
BUS 240 Business Ethics – Legal and Societal
MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management
Required Computing Courses (30 Credits)
CBSC 225 Security and Loss Prevention
CBSC 230 Computer Forensics
COMP 140 Introduction to Data Communication and Networking
COMP 150 Information Systems Essentials
COMP 215 Security Administration I
COMP 216 Security Administration II
COMP 226 Introduction to Database
COMP 235 Introduction to Programming and Logic
COMP 236 Survey of Operating Systems
COMP 251 Computer Systems Technology
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 Credits)
General Education Requirements 12 Credits
ENGL 395 Research and Report Writing
MATH 323 Research and Statistical Analysis
PSYC 201 Principles of Psychology
SCIE 312 Environmental Science and Sustainability
Upper Division Core Courses 36 Credits
Required Management Courses (12 Credits)
MGMT 305 Organizational Communications
MGMT 417 Human Resource Management
MGMT 427 Operations Management
MGMT 435 Strategic Management and Planning
One of the following three concentrations is required:
General Management Concentration (24 Credits)
CBSC 301 Introduction to Digital Forensics
CBSC 305 Introduction to Cybercrime and Homeland Security
CBSC 320 Information Security
MCAP 303 Organization and Technology of Information Management
MCAP 351 Management Support Systems
MICS 341 Systems Analysis and Design
MICS 455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
MICS 461 Database Management Theory
Cyber Security Concentration (24 Credits)
CBSC 301 Introduction to Digital Forensics
CBSC 305 Introduction to Cybercrime and Homeland Security
CBSC 320 Information Security
CBSC 415 Network Defense and Countermeasures
CBSC 435 Firewalls for Security
CBSC 495 Network Security Design
MICS 341 Systems Analysis and Design
MICS 455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
Digital Forensics Concentration (24 Credits)
CBSC 301 Introduction to Digital Forensics
CBSC 305 Introduction to Cybercrime and Homeland Security
CBSC 310 Computer Security
CBSC 320 Information Security
CBSC 325 Computer Forensic Tools
CBSC 405 Security Policies and Procedures
CBSC 415 Network Defense and Countermeasures
MICS 455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
Electives 12 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS 120 CREDITS
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