Bachelor of Science
Major in Business Computer Information Systems
2002-2003 Catalog

| Course Requirements | Degree Requirements | Academic Standards |

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Course Requirements

The faculty of the Department of Business Computer Information Systems believes that there is a need in industry and government for systems analysts who have a thorough understanding of both a functional area of business and computer-based information systems.

Requirements Summary:

Number of Hours

Description

70 

  UNT Core Curriculum
Professional Courses 

24 

 Upper Level Business Foundation

33 

 Professional Field in Business Computer Information Systems including: 
         BCIS 3610, 3620, 3690, 4610, 4620, 4630, 4640, 4680, 4690 and two BCIS electives

127

 Total Semester Hours (minimum of pre-professional and professional courses)

  For description, See Degree Requirements, Academic Standards

  1. UNT CORE CURRICULUM, WITH RECOMMENDED COURSES SHOWN (47 semester hours - minimum)

English (ENGL 1310, 2700 (preferred) or 1320)

6
Humanities (Literature or Philosophy from UNT approved list)

3
Math (MATH 1400 or 1190, with a minimum grade of C)

3
Natural Science (any 2 laboratory sciences)

8
Visual and Performing Arts (from UNT approved list)

3
U.S. History (HIST 2610 and 2620)

6
Political Science (PSCI 1040 and 1050)

6
Social and Behavioral Science (ECON 1110 recommended)

3
Wellness (from UNT approved list)

3
Cross Cultural, Diversity, and Global Studies (from UNT approved list)

3
Communications (COMM 1010 recommended)

3

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  1. PRE-BUSINESS OR LOWER-LEVEL BUSINESS FOUNDATION  (12-25 semester hours, depending on what you take in part A)

Economics (See Part A: ECON 1100 and 1110)

6
Data Description and Analysis (MSCI 2710) 3
Communications (See Part A: COMM 1010)

3
Math (See Part A: MATH 1190 or 1400, with a  grade of C or higher) 3
Accounting Principles (ACCT 2020 and 2030) 6
Introduction to Computers in Business (BCIS 2610) 3
C programming (see BCIS department for recommendation; credit varies depending on course taken) 3-4
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  1. UPPER LEVEL BUSINESS FOUNDATION (27 semester hours)

Business Communications (BCIS 3615)

3
Business Law (BLAW 3430)

3
 Basic Information Systems (BCIS 3610)

3
Organizational Behavior (MGMT 3720)

3
Principles Marketing (MKTG 3650)

3
Business Statistical Analysis II (MSCI 3710 or 3870)

3
Corporate Finance (FINA 3770) 3
Organizational Behavior (MGMT 3720)

3

D:  PROFESSIONAL FIELD IN BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (30 semester hours)

Operations Management (MGMT 3830)

3
File Concepts and Procedures (BCIS 3620)

3
Information System Concepts (BCIS 3690)

3
Analysis of Business Information Systems (BCIS 4610)

3
Introduction to Database Application (BCIS 4620)

3
Administrative Problems in Information Systems (BCIS 4640)

3
E-Commerce systems (BCIS 4720) 3
Distributed System and Teleprocessing (BUSI 4680)

3
BCIS Electives (BCIS 4650, 4670,4710,4980) 6
International Business Course (MGMT 4660, MKTG 4280, FINA 4500 or BUSI 4660) 3
BCIS 4690 (CAPSTONE)

3

Please Note: A 2.7 GPA is required for graduation. A 2.7 overall GPA and a C or better in all previous BCIS courses is required to enroll in an upper level BCIS course. The College of Business Administration also requires either a degree plan or an advising clearance form to be on file in the Dean's office (Room 123 of COBA Building) to enroll in upper level COBA courses.

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Degree Requirements

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Computer Information Systems include:

  1. Completion of 130 semester hours of pre-professional and professional course work as outlined.  

  2. Graduation with this BS degree requires a minimum GPA of 2.7 on each of the following:
         • all course work attempted at UNT;
         • all course work attempted in the program; and
         • all advanced Business Computer Information Systems course work.

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Academic Standards

  1. It is recommended that students selecting the BS degree with a Major in Business Computer Information Systems meet at least one of the following standards:
         a. Be in the top 25 percent of their high school graduating class.
         b. Attain a minimum score of 920 reentered on the SAT I or 20 on ACT.

  2. It is required that students selecting the BS degree with a Major in Business Computer Information Systems maintain at least a 2.7 GPA in all courses completed at UNT and, if applicable, have a transfer GPA of at least 2.7.

  3. A grade of C or better is required in all previously taken BCIS or CSCI courses for enrollment in any senior-level BCIS course.

  4. Academic requirement for graduation with a professional field in BCIS include:
         a. a minimum GPA of 2.7 in all course work at UNT; and
         b. a minimum GPA of 2.7 in advanced hours (3000- and 4000-level courses) attempted in the professional field and supporting courses.

  5. A grade of C or better is required in each BCIS course taken in the professional field, supporting BCIS courses or career track.

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Course Titles: One Line Description

All BCIS majors and other interested students should be aware of the content of BCIS undergraduate courses:

-BCIS 2610 is an introduction to computers.
-BCIS 3610 is an introduction to information systems.
-BCIS 3615 is a visual communications course.
-BCIS 3620 is the first course in COBOL.
-BCIS 3690 is the second course in COBOL.
-BCIS 4610 is a systems analysis and design course with a project.
-BCIS 4620 is a database design course.
-BCIS 4630 is an operating systems course.
-BCIS 4640 is a systems design team project course.
-BCIS 4650 is a visual programming course.
-BCIS 4660 is a decision system design.
-BCIS 4670 is a seminar course, topics change and may be repeated.
-BCIS 4680 is a course in distributed systems and teleprocessing.
-BCIS 4690 is a course in technology management information.
-BCIS 4700 is a course in decision support systems.
-BCIS 4710 is a course in C++.
-BCIS 4720 is a course in e-commerce systems.
-BCIS 4800 is a cooperative education internship (1-3 hours). Please see the Cooperative Education Office for details (can only be used as a general elective).
-BCIS 4900 is a special projects course. You must obtain prior approval from the BCIS Department to enroll
-BCIS 4980 is a java programming course.

  1. Students should consider the following recommendations when completing registration for next semester:
        a. Take BCIS 3690 and BCIS 4610 in the same term if possible.
        b. BCIS 4620 should be taken in sequence immediately after BCIS 3690.
        c. New students should enroll in BCIS 3620 as soon as possible and may enroll in both BCIS 3610 and  3620 simultaneously.

  2. The Department will enforce the following standards: A student must have a UNT GPA of 2.7 and a C or better in all previous BCIS courses to enroll in any BCIS course whose number sequence is greater than 3610. A student must have a C or better in all BCIS 3000 and 4000 level courses. See the BCIS undergraduate advisor if you do not meet both of these requirements.

  3. Formal degree plans are completed and maintained by the COBA Advising Office in BA123. Degree plan changes and/or substitutions are the responsibility of each student with approval by the BCIS department; BCIS Advising will assist you in completing the change forms for filing with COBA Advising.

  4. Any student not meeting stated course requirements must petition for placement.

  5. BCIS 4690 is a capstone course, and must be taken within the last twelve hours before graduation or in the last semester before graduation.


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Undergraduate Courses Path

Please note: Classes shown below are in hierarchical order -- courses in each level of the chart require the class(es) from the level above as course prerequisite(s).

 

Note: A minimum 2.7 GPA is required in all UNT coursework to enroll in BCIS 3620 or higher course numbers. Additionally, a C or better is required in each previously taken BCIS course for continuing enrollment in subsequent BCIS courses.


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