Spring 2024 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Major (120 hrs.)

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) prepares students for in-demand careers in fields that support complex technological environments. Students gain foundational knowledge, skills and abilities in software applications, system analysis, system design, database administration, and network management. Student will use critical thinking and applied knowledge to meet their career goals in information systems.

 

Information systems opportunities in the fields of technical infrastructure support, project management, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and technology leadership continue to grow at an accelerating rate. Business organizations of all types increasingly rely on technology to remain competitive and integrate all elements of the business enterprise into a responsive, proactive information system. Concentrations include: Management and Leadership, Information Systems Specialty and Cybersecurity.

Outcomes

Apply technology concepts to efficiently manage information technologies and processes to support business needs.

Improve strategic data and information management processes and applications.

Implement information systems concepts through a project management approach.

Assess ethical, legal, security and social responsibilities from a global perspective.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 30 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

PHL 313Ethics

3

Humanities or Social Science Elective

3

Mathematics and Science – 9 hrs.

MA 113College Algebra

3

MA 253Statistics

3

Science Elective (3)

3

Other – 3 hrs.

BA 113Business Computer Applications

3

Additional Requirements - 7 hrs.

BA 123Business Concepts

3

BA 213Business Spreadsheets

3

UE 111Online Learning Orientation

1

Core Requirements - 39 hours

COM 343Web Content Management

3

CSIT 103Introduction to Information Systems

3

CSIT 123Computing Infrastructure Basics

3

CSIT 153Introduction to Operating Systems

3

CSIT 163Using Programming to Solve Problems

3

CSIT 223Network Management

3

CSIT 273Enterprise Architecture

3

INF 263Data Management

3

INF 343Information Security

3

INF 393Data Visualization

3

INF 403Advanced Database Management

3

IS 483Information Systems Capstone Proposal

3

IS 493Information Systems Capstone Project

3

Concentration Requirements – 15 hrs.

Option 1: Management/Leadership (15 hrs)

MGT 383Principles of Project Management

3

MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level)

3

MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level)

3

MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level)

3

MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level)

3

Option 2: Information Systems Specialty (15 hrs)

IS Specialty Transfer 15 approved credits or MSIS coursework

3

Option 3: Cyber Security (15 hrs)

IS 3003Ethical Hacker

3

IS 373System Security

IS 383Security Analysis

3

IS 393Security CyberOps

IS 403Cybersecurity

3

Free Electives – 29 hrs.

Electives are determined in conjunction with an advisor and based on student career objectives.

Total Credit Hours: 120