Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, Information Systems Track, B.A.


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The Information Systems track in the CS major (B.A. Degree option) is appropriate if you are interested in the design and deployment of business and e-commerce applications, in information technology project management, and in computing or networking infrastructure support. This track includes coursework in computer systems software, programming, networks, database systems, and software engineering, as well as basic courses leading to a minor in Business Administration.

Program Requirements


Capstone Experience: 3 Credits


Each student completing a B.S. or B.A. in Computer Science is required to engage in a capstone experience of three or more credits: either CIS 480  or CIS 490 . To complete this requirement, a student prepares a formal proposal for approval by the Computer Science faculty, performs the proposed work, and presents written and oral reports to the Computer Science Department. Most students choose to complete their capstone experience through a credit internship (CIS 490 ).

One of the following

Cognate Requirements in Mathematics: 7 Credits


**MATH 461  may be used to meet the MATH 125  requirement.

Cognate Requirements in Business Administration: 18 Credits


 

Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Plus 7-11 Credits of Cognates


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