Business Information Systems

The Business Administration curriculum is structured to provide the broad education that students need for career success as future business executives.

     A rapidly changing business environment makes it essential that future business leaders be broadly educated in order to adjust and adapt themselves to changing requirements. This curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong base from which to gain entry into an organization through either a Business Information Systems, Finance, Management, or Marketing concentration and yet give the flexibility and upward career mobility necessary for advancement to general management.

     Business majors are not allowed more than 6 hours from GBU 4003-Internship in Business, MGM 4143-Small Business Management, and GBU 4211, 4222-Entrepreneurship Seminar I & II, as advanced business electives to meet graduation requirements.     

     Two (2) writing intensive (WI) courses are required for students entering HSU under the 2006-2008 catalog or later.  Students must also take ENG 3313-Review Composition (or test out) if graduating May 2008 or later (contact the Testing Center in Caplinger, room 121 regarding the test).  

Requirements for a Business Information Systems Option

    In addition to completion of the Liberal arts core and business core courses, the student must also complete the following courses below with a grade of "C'' or better.  

BIS Option Graduation Plan

Courses in Business Information Systems Option

BIS 4043, 5043  Management Information Systems

The study of the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems used to assist organizations in decision making.  Emphasis is placed on the systems approach to decide what information is needed and how it should be collected, organized, and stored.  The impact of information systems upon the organization structure are examined, and attention is focused upon recent developments in information technology.  Prerequisites: BIS 2073 or CSC 2003, and junior-senior standing.

CSC 1104  Foundations of Computer Science I

A study of programming concepts and techniques.  Topics included are:  binary representation of numbers and characters, date types of constants and variables, arithmetic expressions and the hierarchy of arithmetic operations, assignment statements, logical expressions, branching, loops, arrays, sub-programs, input/output, linear and binary searches, and basic sorts.  Programming style is introduced through pseudocode.  Meets for three-hour lectures and two-hour laboratory each week. 
Prerequisite:  MTH 0013-Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C or better; or required math test score.  An ACT math score of 21 or above is recommended.

CSC 1114  Foundations of Computer Science II

A continuation of Foundations of Computer Science I.  Good programming style is stressed.  Topics included are:  documentation of programs, step-wise refinement, structuring programs, top-down design of programs, internal sorts, and linear data structure.  Meets for three-hour lectures and two-hour laboratory each week.  Prerequisite:  CSC 1104.

CSC 2173  Assembler Language

A study of the basic concepts of computer systems and an introduction to an assembly language.  Topics included are: computer structure and machine language, assembly language, addressing techniques, macros, and I/O routines.  Prerequisites:  CSC 1114, MTH 2283.

CSC 2203  Data Structures

The objective of this course is to apply analysis and design techniques to non-numeric algorithms that act on data structures.  Topics will include linked lists, queues, stacks, trees, AVL trees, and string handling algorithms.  Prerequisites:  CSC 1114, MTH 2283.

CSC 3133, 5133  Introduction to Database Theory

An introduction to database management systems.  Topics covered include: structures, indexing, E-R model, relational model, relational algebra and calculus, Query Languages, SQL, constraints and normalizations, transaction management, integrity and security issues.  Prerequisite:  CSC 2203.

CSC 3223  Algorithm Analysis

An introduction to the analysis and design of algorithms, and to techniques for measuring their complexity.  Prerequisites: CSC 2203, MTH 1295, or consent of the Department.

CSC 4283, 5283  Introduction to Networking

A study of Local Area Network Standards and an implementation of a LAN.  Topics covered are: LAN topologies, transmission media, access methods, OSI layer implementations, NOS installation, management, print servers, network management software.  Prerequisite: CSC 3443, or consent of the Department.

MGM 4193  International Business

Introduction to the environment of international business with emphasis on cultural diversity, international institutions, government business interface, and global competition.  Case studies will be used to emphasize issues.  Country studies (both written and oral) will be developed and presented.  Prerequisites: FIN 3043, MGM 3113, MKT 3013.

MTH 2283  Discrete Mathematics

The course is designed to develop the basic techniques of reasoning in combinatorial problem solving and to analyze the algebraic structures of certain set relation systems.  Topics included are: mathematical logic, sets, functions, conbinatorics, elementary graph theory, elementary probability, difference equations and recursion, and algorithm development.  Prerequisites: MTH 1243 or MTH 1273, and CSC 1103.