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Business Administration in Computer Information Systems (BSBA)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to
Catalog Year Information
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Computer Information Systems
Unit:
Business (BU)
Department:
Computer Information Systems
Academic Plan Code(s): See Track Requirements tab.
Program Information
The primary mission of the degree program of the Computer Information Systems Department is to prepare the students to become the information technology professionals of the future for Louisville and the immediate region with curriculum that reflects the state of the art in information technology theory and practice.
Degree Summary
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
General Education Requirements
31
6 hours of General Education requirements may be satisfied through coursework required by the degree program
College/School Requirements
1,2
53
Program/Major Requirements
21
Supporting Courses
Track Requirements
15
Minimum Total Hours
120
To complete the degree in the
minimum number of hours
listed, some hours from the General Education Requirements must be satisfied by courses defined by the unit and/or program. Using other courses to satisfy General Education requirements will require additional hours to complete the degree requirements. See the Degree Requirements tab for specific coursework.
College/School Requirements total includes 6 hours of required courses that also cover General Education requirements.
Program/major requirements include 15 hours in the track.
Specific coursework information can be found on the Degree Requirements tab.
Departmental Admission Requirements
New Students and Transfer Students
Admission to the College of Business
ensures admission to the BSBA in Computer Information Systems.
Current Students - Admission in Good Standing
Students who are currently enrolled in the College of Business as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Business Economics major are permitted to change to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Computer Information Systems major as long as they are in good academic standing.
Other students must have both:
Earned a 2.8 cumulative GPA (students with an established UofL GPA may not include grades for coursework at another institution in consideration for admission); and
Completion of
MATH 111
College Algebra -
QR
(or equivalent) or completion of
MATH 180
Elements of Calculus -
QR
General Education Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
General Education Requirements
31
The following courses are required by the program and can satisfy the respective General Education Requirement:
MATH 180
Elements of Calculus -
QR
or
MATH 205
Calculus I -
QR
ECON 201
Principles of Microeconomics -
SB
or
ECON 202
Principles of Macroeconomics -
SB
All degrees require the completion of the University-wide General Education Program (link provided above).  Some General Education requirements may be met in the requirements for the major or supporting coursework, in which case additional electives may be required to complete the minimum hours for the degree.
College/School Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
College of Business Requirements
CAMP 100
Campus Culture/Business Students
MATH 180
Elements of Calculus -
QR
2,3
or
MATH 205
Calculus I -
QR
Select one of the following:
PHIL 222
Contemporary Moral Problems -
AH
PHIL 225
Business Ethics
PHIL 321
Ethics
PHIL 323
Medical Ethics
BUS 301
Business Communication
BUS 201
Career Development
ACCT 201
ACCT 202
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Managerial Accounting
ECON 201
ECON 202
Principles of Microeconomics -
SB
Principles of Macroeconomics -
SB
BSTA 201
Business Statistics
CIS 205
Information Systems in Organizations
General Electives
Business Breadth
FIN 301
Corporate Finance
MKT 301
Principles of Marketing
MGMT 301
Management and Organizational Behavior
CLAW 301
Legal Environment of Business
CIS 305
Data Analysis for Decision-Making
MGMT 401
Operations Management
Minimum Total Hours
53
Total of 53 includes 3 credit hours of ECON and 3 credit hours of MATH that are also counted in the 31 General Education hours above.
Program/Major Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Computer Information Systems Core
CIS 150
Fundamentals of Information Systems
CIS 199
Software Development I
CIS 310
Database Design
CIS 320
Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 350
Infrastructure Technologies
CIS 420
CIS Development Project
CIS 495
Management of Information Systems -
CUE
Minimum Total Hours
21
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Supporting Courses
General Electives
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Track Requirements (See Track Requirements Tab)
15
Transfer students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours in their major within the College of Business.
Six hours of US and global perspectives courses are required and may be incorporated within the degree program.
All course prerequisites must be met.
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Culminating Undergraduate Experience (Graduation requirement)
Requirement fulfilled by completing:
CIS 495
Management of Information Systems -
CUE
Upper-Level Hours
At least 48 of the total semester hours, whether required or elective, must be earned in courses numbered 300 or higher. Note that the number of the course, not the student's classification, determines whether or not a course is senior-level.
College/School Requirements include six hours of the General Education (3 hours Quantitative Reasoning and 3 hours Social & Behavioral Sciences).  A course that satisfies the General Education Oral Communication requirement (
COMM 111
COMM 112
or
HON 214
) is required as prerequisite for
BUS 301
, but not included in the program requirements. Students who select
PHIL 222
to staify the Ethics requirement will also satisfy 3 hours of the Arts & humanities requirement, and may require additional electives to complete the hours required for the degree.
If
MATH 205
is taken, there will be 4 total hours of math, which may reduce the number of elective hours required to complete the degree.
Completes Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement
Completes 3 hours of Social & Behavioral Sciences General Education requirement.
The following courses will also meet the statistics requirement:
MATH 109
PSYC 301
SOC 301
ISE 360
MATH 360
PHST 302
POLS 390
or equivalent. Students entering College of Business as inter-unit transfers or transfers from another university having completed another statistics course may sit for an equivalency statistics examination to get credit for that course.
Co-operative Education is a curriculum requirement for six (6) months full time employment for six (6) hours of credit. Pass/Fail credit is given for approved COB co-op work experiences
CIS 397
and
CIS 398
).
Track for the BSBA in Computer Information Systems
Track in Business Process Management
Academic Plan Code(s): CIS_BSBBPM
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
CIS 481
Introduction to Information Security
MGMT 404
Project Management
CIS Electives (400 level,
CIS 200
, and/or
CIS 290
CIS 397
CIS 398
Co-op in Computer Information Systems I
Co-op in Computer Information Systems II
Minimum Total Hours
15
Co-operative Education is a curriculum requirement for six (6) hours of credit. Pass/Fail credit is given for approved COB co-op work experiences (
CIS 397
).
Track in Data Analytics
Academic Plan Code(s):  CIS_BSBDAN
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
CIS 343
Analytics Programming
CIS 397
Co-op in Computer Information Systems I
CIS 344
Data Analytics
CIS 445
Machine Learning
CIS 450
Special Topics in Data Analytics
Minimum Total Hours
15
Ususally taken with
CIS 398
for a total of six (6) hours of co-op credit for a six month, full-time work place experience--students may register for
CIS 397
and
CIS 398
in one or two semesters. Application to the co-op program and completion of orientation processes should be completed prior to employment.
Track in Cybersecurity
Academic Plan Code(s): CIS_BSBSEC
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
CIS 481
Introduction to Information Security
CIS 480
Introduction to Network Security
CIS 483
Introduction to Database Security
CIS 484
Computer Forensics
CIS 397
Co-op in Computer Information Systems I
Minimum Total Hours
15
Co-operative Education is a curriculum requirement for three (3) hours of credit. Pass/Fail credit is given for approved COB co-op work experiences (
CIS 397
Track in Web Development
Academic Plan Code(s): CIS_BSBWEB
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
CIS 200
Software Development II
CIS 411
Web Application Development
CIS Elective (400 level and/or
CIS 290
CIS 397
CIS 398
Co-op in Computer Information Systems I
Co-op in Computer Information Systems II
Minimum Total Hours
15
Co-operative Education is a curriculum requirement for six (6) hours of credit. Pass/Fail credit is given for approved COB co-op work experiences (
CIS 397
).
Flight Plan
Track in Business Process Management
Academic Plan Code(s): CIS_BSBBPM
Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Fall
Hours
CAMP 100
Campus Culture/Business Students
CIS 205
Information Systems in Organizations
ENGL 101
Introduction to College Writing -
WC
MGMT 301
Management and Organizational Behavior
CIS 150
Fundamentals of Information Systems
FIN 201
or
MKT 202
Money Management and Personal Finance
or Design Thinking for Creative Problem Solving -
SB
Hours
16
Spring
MATH 180
Elements of Calculus -
QR
ENGL 102
Intermediate College Writing -
WC
ACCT 201
Principles of Financial Accounting
ECON 202
Principles of Macroeconomics -
SB
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication
Hours
15
Year 2
Fall
ACCT 202
Principles of Managerial Accounting
ECON 201
Principles of Microeconomics -
SB
BSTA 201
Business Statistics
MKT 301
Principles of Marketing
CIS 199
Software Development I
Hours
15
Spring
CIS 305
Data Analysis for Decision-Making
FIN 301
Corporate Finance
HIST 101
or
HIST 102
History of Civilizations I -
P2
SBH
or History of Civilizations II -
P2
SBH
BUS 201
Career Development
Select one of the following:
PHIL 222
Contemporary Moral Problems -
AH
PHIL 225
Business Ethics
PHIL 321
Ethics
PHIL 323
Medical Ethics
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S
Hours
16
Year 3
Fall
CIS 310
Database Design
CIS 350
Infrastructure Technologies
BUS 301
Business Communication
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences Lab - SL
General Elective
Hours
16
Spring
CIS 320
Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 481
Introduction to Information Security
MGMT 404
Project Management
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Perspectives - AHP1
General Elective
Hours
15
Year 4
Fall
CIS 420
CIS Development Project
CLAW 301
Legal Environment of Business
CIS Elective
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH
General Elective
Hours
15
Spring
CIS 495
Management of Information Systems -
CUE
MGMT 401
Operations Management
CIS 397
Co-op in Computer Information Systems I
CIS 398
Co-op in Computer Information Systems II
Hours
12
Minimum Total Hours
120
Track in Cybersecurity
Academic Plan Code(s): CIS_BSBSEC
Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Fall
Hours
CAMP 100
Campus Culture/Business Students
CIS 205
Information Systems in Organizations
ENGL 101
Introduction to College Writing -
WC
MGMT 301
Management and Organizational Behavior
CIS 150
Fundamentals of Information Systems
FIN 201
or
MKT 202
Money Management and Personal Finance
or Design Thinking for Creative Problem Solving -
SB
Hours
16
Spring
MATH 180
Elements of Calculus -
QR
ENGL 102
Intermediate College Writing -
WC
ACCT 201
Principles of Financial Accounting
ECON 202
Principles of Macroeconomics -
SB
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication
Hours
15
Year 2
Fall
ACCT 202
Principles of Managerial Accounting
ECON 201
Principles of Microeconomics -
SB
BSTA 201
Business Statistics
MKT 301
Principles of Marketing
CIS 199
Software Development I
Hours
15
Spring
CIS 305
Data Analysis for Decision-Making
FIN 301
Corporate Finance
HIST 101
or
HIST 102
History of Civilizations I -
P2
SBH
or History of Civilizations II -
P2
SBH
BUS 201
Career Development
Select one of the following:
PHIL 222
Contemporary Moral Problems -
AH
PHIL 225
Business Ethics
PHIL 321
Ethics
PHIL 323
Medical Ethics
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S
Hours
16
Year 3
Fall
CIS 310
Database Design
CIS 350
Infrastructure Technologies
BUS 301
Business Communication
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences Lab - SL
General Elective
Hours
16
Spring
CIS 320
Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 481
Introduction to Information Security
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Perspectives - AHP1
General Elective
General Elective
Hours
15
Year 4
Fall
CIS 420
CIS Development Project
CLAW 301
Legal Environment of Business
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH
MGMT 401
Operations Management
CIS 480
Introduction to Network Security
Hours
15
Spring
CIS 495
Management of Information Systems -
CUE
CIS 483
Introduction to Database Security
CIS 484
Computer Forensics
CIS 397
Co-op in Computer Information Systems I
Hours
12
Minimum Total Hours
120
Track in Business Data Analytics
Academic Plan Code(s): CIS_BSBDAN
Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Fall
Hours
CAMP 100
Campus Culture/Business Students
CIS 205
Information Systems in Organizations
ENGL 101
Introduction to College Writing -
WC
MGMT 301
Management and Organizational Behavior
CIS 150
Fundamentals of Information Systems
FIN 201
or
MKT 202
Money Management and Personal Finance
or Design Thinking for Creative Problem Solving -
SB
Hours
16
Spring
MATH 180
Elements of Calculus -
QR
ENGL 102
Intermediate College Writing -
WC
ACCT 201
Principles of Financial Accounting
ECON 202
Principles of Macroeconomics -
SB
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication
Hours
15
Year 2
Fall
ACCT 202
Principles of Managerial Accounting
ECON 201
Principles of Microeconomics -
SB
BSTA 201
Business Statistics
MKT 301
Principles of Marketing
CIS 199
Software Development I
Hours
15
Spring
CIS 305
Data Analysis for Decision-Making
FIN 301
Corporate Finance
HIST 101
or
HIST 102
History of Civilizations I -
P2
SBH
or History of Civilizations II -
P2
SBH
BUS 201
Career Development
Select one of the following:
PHIL 222
Contemporary Moral Problems -
AH
PHIL 225
Business Ethics
PHIL 321
Ethics
PHIL 323
Medical Ethics
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S
Hours
16
Year 3
Fall
CIS 310
Database Design
CIS 344
Data Analytics
CIS 350
Infrastructure Technologies
BUS 301
Business Communication
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences Lab - SL
Hours
16
Spring
CIS 320
Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 343
Analytics Programming
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Perspectives - AHP1
General Elective
General Elective
Hours
15
Year 4
Fall
CIS 420
CIS Development Project
CIS 450
Special Topics in Data Analytics
CLAW 301
Legal Environment of Business
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH
General Elective
Hours
15
Spring
CIS 495
Management of Information Systems -
CUE
CIS 445
Machine Learning
MGMT 401
Operations Management
CIS 397
Co-op in Computer Information Systems I
Hours
12
Minimum Total Hours
120
Track in Web Development
Academic Plan Code(s): CIS_BSBWEB
Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Fall
Hours
CAMP 100
Campus Culture/Business Students
CIS 205
Information Systems in Organizations
ENGL 101
Introduction to College Writing -
WC
MGMT 301
Management and Organizational Behavior
CIS 150
Fundamentals of Information Systems
FIN 201
or
MKT 202
Money Management and Personal Finance
or Design Thinking for Creative Problem Solving -
SB
Hours
16
Spring
MATH 180
Elements of Calculus -
QR
ENGL 102
Intermediate College Writing -
WC
ACCT 201
Principles of Financial Accounting
ECON 202
Principles of Macroeconomics -
SB
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication
Hours
15
Year 2
Fall
ACCT 202
Principles of Managerial Accounting
ECON 201
Principles of Microeconomics -
SB
BSTA 201
Business Statistics
MKT 301
Principles of Marketing
CIS 199
Software Development I
Hours
15
Spring
CIS 305
Data Analysis for Decision-Making
FIN 301
Corporate Finance
HIST 101
or
HIST 102
History of Civilizations I -
P2
SBH
or History of Civilizations II -
P2
SBH
BUS 201
Career Development
Select one of the following:
PHIL 222
Contemporary Moral Problems -
AH
PHIL 225
Business Ethics
PHIL 321
Ethics
PHIL 323
Medical Ethics
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S
Hours
16
Year 3
Fall
CIS 200
Software Development II
CIS 310
Database Design
CIS 350
Infrastructure Technologies
BUS 301
Business Communication
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences Lab - SL
Hours
16
Spring
CIS 320
Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 411
Web Application Development
CIS Elective
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Perspectives - AHP1
General Elective
Hours
15
Year 4
Fall
CIS 420
CIS Development Project
CLAW 301
Legal Environment of Business
MGMT 401
Operations Management
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH
General Elective
Hours
15
Spring
CIS 495
Management of Information Systems -
CUE
CIS 397
Co-op in Computer Information Systems I
General Elective
CIS 398
Co-op in Computer Information Systems II
Hours
12
Minimum Total Hours
120
The Flight Plan outlined above is intended to demonstrate one possible path to completing the degree within four years.  Course selection and placement within the program may vary depending on course offerings and schedule, elective preferences, and other factors (study abroad, internship availability, etc.). Please consult your advisor for additional information about building a flight plan that works for you.
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Degree Audit reports illustrate how your completed courses fulfill the requirements of your academic plan, and which requirements are still outstanding. Degree audits also take transfer credits and test credits into account. "What-if" reports allow you to compare the courses you have completed in your current academic plan to the courses required in another academic plan.  Should you have questions about either report, please consult with your academic advisor.
Flight Planner
The Flight Planner tool is available for you to create a personalized Flight Plan to graduation.  Advisors have access to review your Flight Planner and can help you adjust it to ensure you remain on track to graduate in a timely manner.
To create these reports:
Log into your ULink account.
Click on the Academic Progress tile.
Select the appropriate report.
To run a Degree Audit report, click on "View my Degree Audit."
To create a What-if report, click on "What-if Advisement Report."
To run a Flight Planner report, click on "Use My Flight Planner."
Click here to run a Degree Audit report, create a What-if report, or run a Flight Planner report.
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