Bachelor of Science in Information Systems


Is this program for me?
City University of Seattle’s Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (B.S.I.S.) program is designed to teach the most recent developments to professionals already working in the rapidly changing field of information systems and technology—and help them move forward to the next level in their careers. If your goal is to keep up to date and increase your knowledge and skills so that you can advance your career, this program is for you.

What will I learn?
The internet is changing fast—adding a social commentary dimension with blogging, wikis and a host of other technologies. The goal of this program is to teach you the basics of what is happening now in information technology, while allowing you to focus on a principal area of interest. As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to choose a major upon which a significant share of your efforts will be concentrated. Majors include Systems Development and Management, Web 2.0/Web Track, Information Security, Networking, and Programming.

What can I do with my degree?
Depending upon your major and completion of this program, you will be well qualified to seek employment as a systems analyst, programmer, technical sales representative, consultant, business analyst, database analyst, network analyst, web designer, information systems manager, project manager, service manager, or quality assurance manager.

Why CityU?
Our program was designed in cooperation with business and industry leaders to determine exactly which skills are needed in order for you to be successful. All of our instructors are highly qualified professionals who teach in class what they do for a living, which means everything you learn is relevant in the real world—where it matters most.

Four easy steps to get started
  1. Talk to an advisor or call 1.888.42.CityU
  2. Download an application
  3. Order official transcripts
  4. Submit application and application fee
  5. Start classes and change your life for good

Course Descriptions
Total Required Credits:
180-185 Credits*
Lower-Division Requirements:
90 Credits
  General Education
55
  Electives
30
  Preparatory Course
 
Upper-Division Requirements:
90-95 Credits*
Undergraduate Core:
40
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Major Requirements
50-55*
  Choose one Major to complete the last 50-55 credits of the program

*Number of total required credits depends on the major that you choose.
Dan Morrill
Program Director,
B.S. in Information Systems

Dan Morrill has worked in Information Technology for over 20 years, in military, government, health care, and private industry. He is a top blogger on IT Toolbox in information security, and management, with syndication to over 30 other blogs, newspapers, and internet content systems. The last five years he has worked in Web 2.0, Cloud computing, and information security. His work has shown up in Wired, Computer World, Information Weekly, and CIO Magazine.