BA in Business Administration/Computer Information Systems
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Curriculum
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Core Courses
Mastering eLearning
Global Business Perspectives
Business Computer Skills
Principles of Accounting 1
Principles of Accounting 2
Applied Decision Methods for Business
Strategic Management
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to Microeconomics
Law 1
Finance for Managers
Principles of Management
Management Information Systems
Management of Human Resources
Business Research Skills & Application
Business Plan Research
Organizational Behavior and Development
Principles of Marketing
Civilization 1: Ancient through Medieval
ASC1006 - Mastering eLearning
Credits: 1
Helps students new to Florida Tech and online learning to adjust to the university and acquire essential academic and administrative survival skills (online classroom behavior, academic honesty, study skills, etc.) that enhance academic integration into college.
BUS1801 - Global Business Perspectives
Credits: 3
Surveys the functions and operations of business organizations in a global marketplace. Studies the structure, operation, financing, relationships and responsibilities of firms in context of current legal, social, regulatory and environmental issues. Requires critical thinking, communication, research, and individual and group problem solving.
CIS1140 - Business Computer Skills
Credits: 3
Uses commercial software to understand the business functions of computers and develop personal competency in practical application of computers in business. Provides specific knowledge and advanced capabilities in various skills necessary for effective performance in academic and practical environments.
EAC2211 - Principles of Accounting 1
Credits: 3
Introduces the financial environment, financial statements, the accounting cycle and the theoretical framework of accounting measurement, emphasizing mechanics, measurement theory and the economic environment.
EAC2212 - Principles of Accounting 2
Prerequisite: BUS 2211 or EAC 2211
Credits: 3
Continues EAC 2211 Principles of Accounting 1. Emphasizes understanding the role of accounting in product costing, costing for quality, cost-justifying investment decisions, and performance evaluation and control of human behavior.
EBA3334 - Applied Decision Methods for Business
Prerequisite: BUS 2703 or EST 2703 or MTH 2401
Credits: 3
Uses quantitative techniques to aid in decision-making. Emphasizes problem identification and applies appropriate solution techniques for interpretation of results. Includes probability theory, decision-making under certainty, risk and uncertainty, inventory control, forecasting, PERT/CPM, utility theory and linear programming.
EBA4498 - Strategic Management
Prerequisite: EAC 2212, EMG 3225, EMG 3301, EMK 3601
Credits: 3
Incorporates all functional business areas dealing with organizational challenges. Emphasizes decision-making processes related to strategy formulation and implementation in global settings.
EEC2303 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
Prerequisite: MTH 1000 or MTH 1001 or MTH 1701 or MTH 1702
Credits: 3
Introduces the concepts that aid in understanding both aggregate economic conditions and the policy alternatives designed to stabilize national economies. Includes the determination of GDP and national income, inflation, unemployment, monetary policy, economic growth and exchange rates.
EEC2304 - Introduction to Microeconomics
Prerequisite: MTH 1000 or MTH 1001 or MTH 1010 or MTH 1701 or MTH 1702
Credits: 3
Introduces the neoclassical theory of price determination. Includes supply and demand analysis, production and cost theory, market structures, externalities and public goods, factor payments, income distribution and informational asymmetries.
ELA2601 - Law 1
Credits: 3
Investigates the operational responsibilities of individuals in light of political, moral, social, ethical and jurisprudential considerations.
EMG3225 - Finance for Managers
Ability to use computer spreadsheets and financial business calculator. Passing grade in EST 2703 Statistics is recommended. Prerequisite: BUS 2212 or EAC 2212
Credits: 3
Introduces the principles of corporate financial management. Emphasizes the time value of money in investments of real or financial assets. Covers planning for current assets and liabilities, and long-range capital. Passing grade in EST 2703 is recommended.
EMG3301 - Principles of Management
Requirement(s): Successful completion of 30 credit hours in Florida Tech Online Prerequisite: COM 1102
Credits: 3
Introduces management as a discipline and process. Includes evolution and scope of management, decision-making, planning, strategy, organizing, staffing, leading, control, change, and the importance of management in the global environment and ethical considerations of management decisions.
EMG3327 - Management Information Systems
Prerequisite: EMG 3301
Credits: 3
Studies the important uses of information technology in organizations. Includes information requirements and flow, system design and analysis methodologies, the generation and accumulation of data for decision-making, and the implementation and control of information systems.
EMG3331 - Management of Human Resources
Prerequisite: EMG 3301
Credits: 3
Covers the principles and systems related to the management and leadership of human resources. Includes legal and administrative law issues; health, safety and security; selection and placement; job analysis; training and development; compensation and benefits; and job analysis systems.
EMG4005 - Business Research Skills & Application
Credits: 3
Introduces business research methods and techniques for composing and formatting an industry analysis. Emphasizes written communication for the business discipline and how to use library and census databases. Requires synthesis of information from multiple sources and production of senior-level business analysis. First in a two-course sequence.
EMG4006 - Business Plan Research
Prerequisite: EMG 4005
Credits: 3
Focuses on applying business research methods learned in to produce a new venture concept and actionable business plan as second in a two-course sequence. Emphasizes critical thinking and business analysis tools (marketing, and operational, financial, organizational and strategic analysis). Introduces business presentation techniques.
EMG4412 - Organizational Behavior and Development
Prerequisite: EMG 3301 or PSY 3541
Credits: 3
Studies human behavior in organizations. Blends newer concepts of behavior theory with classical organizational theory. Includes methods for bringing change to organizations.
EMK3601 - Principles of Marketing
Requirement(s): Successful completion of 30 credits hours in Florida Tech Online. Prerequisite: COM 1102, EEC 2303
Credits: 3
Provides the fundamental principles in the marketing of goods, services and ideas. Includes planning, pricing, promotions and distribution. Focuses on global marketing, marketing ethics and managing the marketing function.
HUM2051 - Civilization 1: Ancient through Medieval
Prerequisite: COM 1102
Credits: 3
Introduces civilization from its early development to the European Renaissance. Emphasizes the interpretation of primary texts that reflect the intellectual and historical changes in society. The first of two interdisciplinary courses.
Communication
Choose COM 1101 or WRI 1001 (Dependent on Placement Test Score).
Composition and Rhetoric
First Year Writing 2
Writing About Literature
2000-Level Course
COM1101 - Composition and Rhetoric
Requirement(s): Passing grade on placement exam or prerequisite course Prerequisite: COM 0100 or COM 0110 or WRI 0100 or WRI 0110
Credits: 3
The first of two courses in college-level writing skills. Focuses on writing essays using various rhetorical modes: persuasion, description, comparison and analysis. Presents basic methods of library research, as well as the MLA documentation system. Students write one research paper and several essays.
WRI1001 - First Year Writing 2
Requirement(s): Second in a two-course series. Passing score on placement exam or prerequisite course. Prerequisite: WRI 1000
Credits: 3
Continues work begun in WRI 1000. Includes study in rhetorical analysis and the conventions of various genres. Also includes intensive instruction in writing and revision of work that culminates in a research paper.
COM1102 - Writing About Literature
Prerequisite: COM 1001 or COM 1101
Credits: 3
The second of two courses in college-level writing skills. Focuses on reading and analyzing poems, plays and short works of fiction. Students write several essays and one research paper on literary topics.
2000-Level Course
Choose one 2000-level (or higher) communication course.
Credits: 3
Free Electives
Choose two of the following:
Available Electives
Available Electives
Credits: 3
Elective courses available will vary depending upon your individual situation.
Mathematics
Statistics
College Algebra
Introductory Discrete Mathematics
EST2703 - Statistics
Prerequisite: MTH 1000 or MTH 1001 or MTH 1701 or MTH 1702
Credits: 3
Emphasizes mathematical concepts. Includes measures of central tendency and spread; probability; binomial, normal and t distributions; statistical inference; and linear regression and correlation.
MTH1701 - College Algebra
Requirement(s): Passing grade on placement exam or prerequisite course. Prerequisite: MTH 0111 or MTH 1011
Credits: 3
Real-number system; arithmetic operations with polynomials, special products and factoring; linear, fractional and quadratic equations; inequalities, exponents, radicals and absolute values; functions and graphs; and complex numbers, logarithms, logarithmic and exponential functions. Credit can only be applied toward business, communication, humanities, management, psychology or computer information systems degrees at Florida Tech.
MTH1051 - Introductory Discrete Mathematics
Prerequisite: MTH 1701
Credits: 3
Elementary coverage of discrete mathematics. Includes logical arguments, mathematical induction in proofs, sets and relations (extension to functions and their properties), elementary counting principles (inclusion-exclusion), permutations and combinations.
Humanities
Choose three of the following:
1000-Level Course
1000-Level Course
Choose three 1000-level (or higher) humanities courses.
Credits: 3
Humanities Core
Choose one of the following:
2000-Level Course
2000-Level Course
Choose one 2000-level (or higher) humanities course.
Credits: 3
CIS
Choose CIS 1501 and CIS 2501 or CIS 1502 and 2502:
Introduction to Visual Basic
Programming In Java
Advanced Visual Basic
Programming in C++
CIS1501 - Introduction to Visual Basic
Prerequisite: CIS 1140
Credits: 3
Introduces Visual Basic® for information processing and problem solving. Uses algorithms and computer logic to translate data into information through structured design, coding, testing and program debugging.
CIS1502 - Programming In Java
Prerequisite: CIS 1140
Credits: 3
Introduces object-oriented programming and the development of applications for the Internet. Includes programming language, coding, testing and debugging. Covers Java™ programs to perform interactive input operations and customized screen output.
CIS2501 - Advanced Visual Basic
Prerequisite: CIS 1501
Credits: 3
Covers the launch and effective navigation of Visual Basic® 6 IDE. Includes rapid prototype user interface applications (tool tips, exception handling and error messaging), compiling and distributing executable applications, linking to external databases and the use of SQL select queries. Also includes object-oriented programming.
CIS2502 - Programming in C++
Prerequisite: CIS 1502
Credits: 3
Uses C/C++ programming language for information processing and problem solving. Uses algorithms and computer logic to translate data into information through structured and object-oriented design, coding, testing and program debugging.
Physical/Life Sciences
Choose two of the following:
1000-Level Course
1000-Level Course
Choose two 1000-level or higher (BIO, CHM, EDS, ENS, MET, OCN, PHY, SPS) courses.
Credits: 3
Social Sciences
Choose one of the following:
1000-Level Course
1000-Level Course
Choose one 1000-level (or higher) social sciences course.
Credits: 3
Business Electives
Choose two of the following:
3000/4000-Level Course
3000/4000-Level Course
Choose two BUS 3000/4000-level courses
Credits: 3
CIS Electives
Choose three of the following:
Survey of Software Systems
Decision Support Systems
Electronic Commerce
Systems Analysis and Design
Introduction to Internet Applications
Database Concepts and Programming
Network Theory and Design
CIS2304 - Survey of Software Systems
Prerequisite: CIS 1140
Credits: 3
Introduces a high-level view of information systems and technology. Acquaints students with various software systems found in information technology (IT). Includes Internet and other research to identify software system roles within IT, and their significant features, advantages and disadvantages. Requires preparation of a business report of the software system's value to a typical business enterprise.
CIS3315 - Decision Support Systems
Prerequisite: EMG 3327, EST 2703
Credits: 3
Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to create applications, collect data and manage databases. Includes the theory of decisions and decision analysis, including probability and risk-taking. Uses commercial decision support and graphics software to prepare business packages such as forecasting, linear programming and decision trees.
CIS3318 - Electronic Commerce
Prerequisite: CIS 1501 or CIS 1502, EMK 3601
Credits: 3
Includes the role of the Internet and the Web in electronic commerce. Examines Web server hardware and software tools. Addresses electronic payment, security, the regulatory environment and Web-based marketing.
CIS3512 - Systems Analysis and Design
Minimum student level - third year. Prerequisite: CIS 1140, CIS 1501 or CIS 1502
Credits: 3
Provides the opportunity to design, implement and document the system development cycle. Includes analysis of current systems, logical and physical systems design, program development, testing, implementation, maintenance and documentation.
CIS4026 - Introduction to Internet Applications
Prerequisite: CIS 3318
Credits: 3
Introduces concepts and practice in the implementation of Internet-based applications and systems. Includes design and development of websites using client- and server-side scripting, programming and interfacing with relational databases. Also introduces service-oriented architecture for cloud and mobile configurations.
CIS4410 - Database Concepts and Programming
Prerequisite: CIS 3512
Credits: 3
Studies structure and applications of database management systems; network, relational and hierarchical data models; application program development; query systems; file security; and the role of database administrators. Continues the analysis of systems upgrades and new system design begun in CIS 3512.
CIS4415 - Network Theory and Design
Minimum student level - fifth year
Credits: 3
Covers the theory, design and application of networks. Includes creation and operation of an actual network.
Total Courses
Core Courses
121 credits
Total
121 Credits
Tuition and curriculum are subject to change. For the official curriculum for this degree please visit the Florida Institute of Technology Catalog.
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FALL 2 – 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 10/12/2016 | |
| Start Date | 10/24/2016 | |
SPRING 1 – 2017 | ||
| Application Deadline | 1/2/2017 | |
| Start Date | 1/9/2017 | |
SPRING 2 – 2017 | ||
| Application Deadline | 2/22/2017 | |
| Start Date | 3/6/2017 | |
SUMMER 1 – 2017 | ||
| Application Deadline | 4/19/2017 | |
| Start Date | 5/1/2017 | |
SUMMER 2 – 2017 | ||
| Application Deadline | 6/21/2017 | |
| Start Date | 7/3/2017 | |
FALL 1 – 2017 | ||
| Application Deadline | 8/16/2017 | |
| Start Date | 8/28/2017 | |
FALL 2 - 2017 | ||
| Application Deadline | 10/11/2017 | |
| Start Date | 10/23/2017 | |
SPRING 1 - 2018 | ||
| Application Deadline | 12/27/2017 | |
| Start Date | 1/8/2018 | |
SPRING 2 - 2018 | ||
| Application Deadline | 2/21/2018 | |
| Start Date | 3/5/2018 | |
SUMMER 1 - 2018 | ||
| Application Deadline | 4/18/2018 | |
| Start Date | 4/30/2018 | |
SUMMER 2 - 2018 | ||
| Application Deadline | 6/20/2018 | |
| Start Date | 7/2/2018 | |
FALL 1 - 2018 | ||
| Application Deadline | 8/15/2018 | |
| Start Date | 8/27/2018 | |
FALL 2 - 2018 | ||
| Application Deadline | 10/10/2018 | |
| Start Date | 10/22/2018 | |
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