Information Systems, Programming, BS
The Computer Information Technology program at Rochester University prepares students to work as part of a team in a variety of software development roles. Students are equipped with a solid foundation in computer science, information systems, and business. They participate in Agile and pair programming methodologies, and test-driven development.
Program Learning Outcomes
As part of Rochester University’s ongoing assessment, the following objectives will be assessed throughout the information systems curriculum:
- CRITICAL ANALYSIS: Professional graduates analyze complex problems and apply principles of computing to identify solutions.
- PROBLEM SOLVING: Professional graduates design, implement, and evaluate a computing based solution.
- PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION: Professional graduates communicate effectively and work together to accomplish shared project objectives.
- PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION: Professional graduates communicate effectively in a variety of professional situations.
- VOCATIONAL AWARENESS: Professional graduates demonstrate an understanding of God's ongoing story in the world and their responsibility to God, self, organization, and the world as a part of that ongoing story.
- ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILTY: Professional graduates make informed judgements for practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Requirements for the BS in Information Systems, Programming
General Education Core 41 hours
(The Social and Behavioral Science general education requirement is covered in the major by
BUS 2513.
MAT 1103 required.)
Information Systems Foundations 19 hours
Information Systems Major 51 hours
Electives 9 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120