Computer Information Systems Minor
CIS knowledge can enhance any degree or career path
The ability to design and develop technology-based solutions can be invaluable in almost every business environment. Regardless of your major, a minor in CIS can increase your marketability in today’s competitive job market and make you more valuable to an employer. It adds a respected level of IT skills and knowledge to your arsenal of business tools.
In a CIS Minor, you’ll follow a structured course of study and also be able to choose from a variety of electives that deepen your technology knowledge.
- Enjoy hands-on learning using state-of-the-industry hardware and software, PC labs, fully-equipped electronic classrooms and a networking lab.
- Solve real-world problems using technical skills in database programming, networking and more.
- Classes are small, which guarantees individualized attention from faculty and a strong focus on student projects and research.
- Ideal for business majors.
- Perfect for those studying biology, meteorology, sociology, geography and other sciences.
If you’d like to seek admission to a Computer Information Systems minor, and you're a business major, you must be in good academic standing with both the Monfort College of Business and the University of Northern Colorado. If you're a non-business major, you must have completed 15 credit hours with a cumulative UNC GPA of at least 2.0, and you must obtain written approval from the Department of Accounting and Computer Information Systems.
You should also have a strong understanding of computers, and be motivated to succeed.
To add a minor, contact the Monfort College of Business Advising Center at MCB.Advising@unco.edu or stop by Kepner 1095 or call (970) 351-1233.
Minor Requirements — 18 Credits
Take all of the following courses:
| BACS 287 | Graphical Interface Programming |
3 |
| BACS 380 | Networking and Data Communications Systems |
3 |
| BACS 485 | Database Management Systems |
3 |
Choose 9 credits from the following courses:
| BACS 350 | Intermediate Web Development |
3 |
| BACS 371 | Introduction to Computer Forensics |
3 |
| BACS 382 | Information Security |
3 |
| BACS 387 | Object Oriented Systems Development |
3 |
| BACS 392 | Systems Platforms and Network Development |
3 |
| BACS 487 | Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
| BACS 495 | Special Topics in CIS |
1- 3 |
Admission to the minor requires that a business major be in academic good standing in both the Monfort College of Business and the University of Northern Colorado. A non business major who wishes to add or change to a Computer Information Systems minor must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 on at least 15 credit hours.
See “Course Prerequisites” & “Computing Proficiency” under Business Requirements.
BACS 495, Special Topics in CIS, may be used to fulfill minor requirements. It may not exceed 3 semester credits.
Students may transfer a maximum of 6 semester credits with a "BA" prefix toward the minor from other institutions.
To graduate with a Computer Information Systems minor, a student must attain a 2.0 or greater cumulative business GPA and attain at least a "C-" grade in each individual course required for the Computer Information Systems minor.
