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Program checklist · Computer Information Systems Major (B.S.)

Computer Information Systems Major (B.S.)

Bentley University · Waltham, MA

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Program
Award
Computer Information Systems Major (B.S.)
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
As a business major, the CIS program equips the graduate with the knowledge and understanding of information technology capabilities and implications, including advanced methodologies and tools for systems development. The CIS courses include content emphasizing leading-edge technologies spanning information systems solutions utilizing digital platforms, database systems, programming languages, networking, and mobile computing apps. These courses aim to develop professional skills, immediate value in the workplace, self-confidence, and a proactive attitude in graduates. The CIS graduate is equipped to excel in a variety of roles in the IT profession: business analyst, systems analyst, application developer, systems integrator, IT liaison, end-user support, network manager, vendor representative, and technical support specialist.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
164739
CourseShelf checklist
CK_164739_3021144a_1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Courses (24 Credits)

major core · 0 items

    CS 100 is not eligible to count towards the CIS major or minor.

    major core · 0 items

      Required Courses:

      1 item
      1. CS 150
        Introduction to Data and Information Management
        or: CS 160 Data-Driven Decision Making
        3

      Select either CS 150 or CS 160, but not both.

      13 items
      1. CS 180
        3
      2. CS 240
        Business Processing and Communications
        As published: “Business Processing and Communications Infrastructure”
        3
      3. CS 350
        3
      4. CS 360
        3
      5. Select one advanced CS elective:
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. CS 280
        3
      7. CS 342
        3
      8. CS 370
        3
      9. CS 380
        3
      10. CS 460
        3
      11. CS 480
        3
      12. FT 370
        Investment Applications of Natural
        As published: “Investment Applications of Natural Language Processing”
        4
      13. Select any two additional CS courses other than CS 305. Some experimental CS courses (denoted by CS 298 or CS 299) cannot be counted towards the major; please verify with the CIS major coordinator.
        Not resolved to a course
        6

      The Business Environment (6 Credits)

      2 items
      1. CS 305
        3
      2. MG 300
        3

      Foundations for Success (15 Credits)

      1 item
      1. FDS 100
        3

      Communications and Writing

      0 items

        Select one from:

        1 item
        1. EMS 101
          Critical Reading and Writing
          or: EMS 101L Critical Reading and Writing with Lab
          or: EMS 102 Critical Reading and Writing for Multilingual Students
          or: EMS 102L Critical Reading and Writing for Multilingual Students with Lab
          3

        And one from:

        1 item
        1. EMS 104
          Multimodal Communication
          or: EMS 105 Multimodal Communication for Multilingual Students
          3

        Information Technology

        1 item
        1. CS 100
          Solving Business Problems with
          As published: “Solving Business Problems with Information Technology”
          3

        Mathematical Sciences

        0 items

          Select one from:

          1 item
          1. MA 105
            Mathematical Foundations for Business
            or: MA 105L Mathematical Foundations for Business with Lab
            or: MA 105P Mathematical Foundations for Business with Prep
            or: MA 107 Applied Calculus for Business
            or: MA 107L Applied Calculus for Business with Lab
            or: MA 131 Calculus I
            or: MA 131L Calculus I with Lab
            3

          Context and Perspectives (18 Credits)

          0 items

            Students must take six courses, one in each category of Context and Perspectives:

            0 items

              Culture, Change, and Behavior

              0 items

                Globalization

                0 items

                  Institutions and Power

                  0 items

                    Race, Gender, and Inequality

                    0 items

                      Scientific Inquiry

                      0 items

                        Values, Ethics, and Society

                        0 items

                          Business Dynamics/Business Administration Minor (18 Credits)

                          0 items

                            All courses are required:

                            6 items
                            1. AC 115
                              3
                            2. EC 111
                              3
                            3. FI 118
                              3
                            4. LA 100
                              3
                            5. MG 116
                              3
                            6. ST 113
                              3

                            Arts and Sciences Electives (15 Credits)

                            electives · 1 item
                            1. Select fifteen credits designated as Arts & Sciences
                              Not resolved to a course
                              15

                            Unrestricted Electives (24 Credits)

                            electives · 1 item
                            1. Select twenty-four elective credits
                              Not resolved to a course
                              24
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