Computer Information Systems 4-Year Plan
The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your BS in Computer Information Systems degree in a timely manner. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the Computer Information Systems degree. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, LASC, WI, residency).
- Program: Bachelor of Science: Computer Information Systems
- Total Credits: 120
- Catalog: 2025-2026
First Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (1st Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: | CSIS 145 | Intro to Information Systems | 1 |
| Related Requirement: | MATH 127L | College Algebra with Lab | 4 |
| LASC Goal 1A or 1B or 2 | COMM 100 ENGL 101 |
Speech Communication English Composition I |
3 |
| LASC Goal 1A or 1B or 2 | COMM 100 ENGL 101 |
Speech Communication English Composition I |
3 |
| LASC Goal | 3 | ||
| First-Year Experience Course | FYE 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Spring (1st Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | CSIS 155 | Intro to Computers and Programming I | 4 |
| Related Requirement: LASC Goal 4 | MATH 210 | Concepts from Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| LASC 1A or 1B or 2 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
Second Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (2nd Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: | CSIS 241 | Intro to Web Design and Development | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | CSIS 304 | Databases | 3 |
| Related Requirement: LASC Goal 4 | MATH 234 | Intro to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Related Requirement: | ACCT 230 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| LASC Goal 3 with Lab | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Spring (2nd Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | CSIS 336 | c#.Net Programming | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | CSIS 340 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| Related Requirement: | ACCT 231 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| Related Requirement: | FINC 340 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Related Requirement: | MATH 229 | Topics in Calculus | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Third Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (3rd Fall) | |||
| Related Requirement: WI-designated by major | ENGL 387/PMGT 385 | Tech Report Writing/Process Leadership | 3 |
| Related/Restricted Elective: | MGMT 260/CSIS Elective | Principles of Management | 3 |
| LASC Goal | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Spring (3rd Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | CSIS 349 | Networks and Data Communications | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | CSIS 405/CSIS 433 | Design, Implementation and Support of Info Systems | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | MGMT 360/MGMT 380 | Operations Management | 3 |
| CSIS Elective: | CSIS *** | CSIS Elective | 3 |
| LASC Goal | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Fourth
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (4th Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: | CSIS 405/CSIS 433 | E-Commerce Technology | 3 |
| CSIS Elective | CSIS *** | CSIS Elective | 3 |
| Related Requirement: | MGMT 380/MGMT 456 | Project Management in Business | 3 |
| LASC Goal | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Spring (4th Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | CSIS 446 | Intelligent and Predictive Systems | 3 |
| CSIS Elective | MGMT 456/CSIS *** | CSIS Elective | 3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Five writing intensive courses are required by LASC: Two are specified above, including ENGL 101 and ENGL 387/PGMT 385 (the writing intensive course designated by the major). The remaining three writing intensive courses may be selected from within or outside the LASC.
*Official degree requirements can only be found in the Minnesota State Moorhead Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.