About the ProgramThe mission of the Management Information Systems (MIS) program is to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing technological world by training them to analyze business problems, challenges, and opportunities and to subsequently design, develop, implement and maintain business solutions through the use of information and information technology. Students will exhibit competence in analyzing business situations and designing information system solutions, developing information systems solutions for business environments, and implementing information system MIS is a restricted major with enrollments managed through evaluation of incoming freshmen and transfer students by a combination of metrics.
FocusStudents will learn critical thinking and communication skills as they become more proficient in both technical and managerial capacities. Students will gain a breadth of knowledge across all business functions. Project-based learning is an educational initiative developed by the Rohrer College of Business. Its chief purpose is to bring real-world projects into the classroom, and in some cases, bring the classroom to the real world.
Role of ComputersUsed to develop information systems solutions to solve organizational problems and achieve organizational goals.
CourseworkThe business, managerial, and technical aspects of information systems, specifically accounting, marketing, operations, finance, database design, network management, project management, e-business, systems analysis and design, and application development.
CareerConsultants, business analysts, systems analysts, network and systems administrators, database administrators, project managers, and computer training and support professionals.
About the ProgramThe bachelors in Computer Systems Technology (CST) is the newest degree offered by the department. It is made up of made almost entirely of CUGS, certificates of undergrad study, which allows for more concentrated focus on a particular branches of computer science.
FocusThe program structured so students achieve multiple industry-specific certifications, with a strong focus on workplace knowledge over theory.
Role of ComputersUsed for engineering design and analysis tools, integral components and embedded systems, design targets for digital systems, as integrated circuits
CourseworkChemistry, Physics, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Complex Variables, and Discrete Mathematics Circuit Theory, Digital Systems, Electronics, Controls, Communication Theory, and Digital Signal Processing.
CareerEngineering positions across a wide variety of industrial and federal government sectors — especially aerospace and defense-related.
About the ProgramThis program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in information technology which requires a solid understanding of the principles of computing – but not the underpinnings of computer science theory and mathematics. Students will acquire the requisite computer programming skills across programming languages and development platforms to develop a career as a computing professional, work as part of a project team, be able to analyze a problem and effectively document and communicate all aspects of the solution, and understand ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities in computing The C&I major is not restricted and available to all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
FocusIn comparison to the B.S. in Computer Science, this degree program will require less computersscience, general science and mathematics coursework but with a greater emphasis on computer programming and infrastructure platforms. It provides a background in applications development (particularly mobile and web applications), database implementations, computer networks and information security.
Role of ComputersUsed in an applied sense to develop applications and manage infrastructure and provide framework for computing as a practiced discipline.
CourseworkProgramming, database design and implementations, networking topology and protocols, systems administration, software engineering. Since the B.A. degree requires fewer courses in the major and allows for an increased number of electives, students could further customize the degree by careful course selection.
CareerComputer programmers, infrastructure administrators, deployment technicians, QA/testing Engineers, support technicians, technical application trainers, technical documentation specialists.
About the ProgramThe B.S. in Cybersecurity prepares students to protect computer systems, networks, software, and data from cyber threats. The program combines a foundation in computing technologies with specialized study in secure software development, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography, network security, incident handling, cyber defense, and cyber operations. Students complete 60 semester hours of major requirements, including 30 hours of foundational coursework, 18 hours of upper-level cybersecurity coursework, and 12 hours of restricted electives.
FocusThe program emphasizes the practical and technical skills needed to prevent, identify, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents. Students study both offensive and defensive security, learning how attackers exploit systems as well as how cybersecurity professionals secure, monitor, test, and defend them. Upper-level coursework also addresses the management, policy, and risk dimensions of cybersecurity, helping students understand that effective security depends on people, processes, and organizational decisions as well as technology.
Role of ComputersComputers are both the systems being protected and the tools used to protect them. Students use computing technologies to configure and secure operating systems and networks, test systems for vulnerabilities, analyze digital evidence, investigate malicious activity, manage cyber systems, and respond to security incidents.
CourseworkTypical coursework includes Linux and Unix, computer networks, computing hardware and operating systems, secure software development, applied cybersecurity, ethical hacking, digital forensics, applied cryptography, administration of cyber systems, cybersecurity policy and risk, digital incident handling, network security, cyber defense, and cyber operations. Restricted electives allow students to explore areas such as penetration testing, advanced ethical hacking, advanced digital forensics, intrusion detection and prevention, cloud security, wireless networks, malware analysis, reverse engineering, and advanced cybersecurity practice.
CareerGraduates may pursue entry-level positions such as cybersecurity analyst, security operations center analyst, incident response analyst, digital forensics analyst, penetration tester, vulnerability analyst, network security analyst, cyber defense analyst, systems security administrator, and cybersecurity risk or compliance analyst. These job titles are reasonable outcomes inferred from the curriculum rather than positions explicitly listed in the program guide. The wording and section lengths above are designed to fit the comparison structure currently used for the other degrees on the webpage.
About the ProgramThe Computer Science (CS) program focuses on developing flexible professionals who are equipped to learn new technologies and principles that are essential for success in such a rapidly evolving field. Students will learn how to apply advanced scientific and industrial methodologies, knowledge of mathematics, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory to develop computing solutions and demonstrate these skills through presentations, written work and projects. The CS major is not restricted; however students are expected to be ready to take Pre-Calculus before they can begin to take courses in the program.
FocusThis program prepares its graduates to pursue careers requiring a strong software development foundation with opportunities to concentrate in such advanced areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber-security, networking and operating systems, graphics and visualization, mobile applications, and software engineering.
Role of ComputersUsed as an instrumental and critical tool with all aspects from both a hardware architecture and software application perspective.
CourseworkStrong math background with Discrete Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability & Statistics. Core courses covering such areas as object-oriented programming, computer architecture, computer science theory, algorithmic theory, software engineering, programming languages, and operating systems. Additional topics such as computer game development, computer animation, robotics, database systems, networks, mobile web development, human-computer interaction and more.
CareerTechnical positions in business, industry, government, education, and the military to include systems and application programmers, systems analysts, programmer analysts, researchers, network specialists, and computer system architects.
About the ProgramThe Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) program offers a single combined degree in ECE—there is no separate Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree track. ECE is a restricted major with enrollments managed through evaluation of incoming freshmen and transfer students by a combination of GPA, SAT, and other metrics. The program is ABET-accredited and one of only about a dozen combined ECE degree programs in the country. Advancing the state of the art in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering areas requires a firm understanding of both domains to achieve the best engineered solution. Laboratory wprk is included as part of The Engineering Clinic, where students integrate the theory learned in the classroom to solve real problems for real customers, is a key hallmark of the ECE degree.
FocusWe strive to produce effective engineers who can excel in a broad spectrum of environments and challenges, and sustain productivity throughout their career. We want our graduates to perform as agile problem solvers, be articulate, capable, and effective communicators, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, work effectively in transdisciplinary environments and be sensitized to contemporary issues.
Role of ComputersUsed for engineering design and analysis tools, integral components and embedded systems, design targets for digital systems, as integrated circuits
CourseworkChemistry, Physics, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Complex Variables, and Discrete Mathematics Circuit Theory, Digital Systems, Electronics, Controls, Communication Theory, and Digital Signal Processing.
CareerEngineering positions across a wide variety of industrial and federal government sectors — especially aerospace and defense-related.