Sample TESU BSBA CIS Degree Plan
Generic BSBA Computer Information Systems Degree Plan
This is a generic degree plan that applies to Thomas Edison State University for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems as of approximately December of 2020. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.
General Education Requirements
As of 2021, students will be required to have a minimum of 30 RA credits to complete their degree. See the GE Requirements Roadmap for details and suggestions on courses that will fill this requirement.
BSBA Core
See the TESU Business Core roadmap to plan this section of your degree.
Business Capstone
Must be taken at TESU.
CIS AOS
18 credits required. 12 must be UL.
Part A. Programming
3 credits. Pick one.
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Programming | CS101 - Computer Science-Introduction to Programming | OnlineDegree.com |
| Programming | Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming | Study.com |
| Programming | Computer Science 113: Programming in Python | Study.com |
| Programming | Computer Science 111: Programming in C | Study.com |
| Programming | Computer Science 112: Programming in C++ | Study.com |
| Programming | Computer Science 115: Programming in Java | Study.com |
| Programming | Computer Science 114: Programming in R | Study.com |
| Programming | Introduction to Programming in C++ | StraighterLine |
COS-111 is known to fulfill this requirement. Programming languages may also fulfill this requirement. Study.com's Programming in Python class is recommended for those who are new to programming. If you have a preferred programming language, feel free to use the one you are most familiar with.
Part B. Systems Analysis & Design
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| CIS | Computer Science 302: Systems Analysis & Design (UL) | Study.com |
CIS Electives
12 credits required - 9 must be UL.
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| CIS UL | Computer Science 303: Database Management (UL) | Study.com |
| CIS UL | Business 303: Management Information Systems (UL) | Study.com |
| CIS UL | CIS 309 - Business Process Management (UL) | ASU Universal Learner |
| CIS UL | CS302: Software Engineering | Saylor Transfer into TESU as CIS-351 Software Engineering. |
| CIS UL | CIS-351 Software Engineering | TESU class Affordable and relatively easy when taken as part of a 16-credit-term. |
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| CIS | Business 309: Digital Marketing & Advertising | Study.comAs of Nov 1 2023, this is now an ACE-recommended LL course. |
| CIS | Business 104: Information Systems and Computer Applications | Study.com |
| CIS | Computer Science 307: Software Engineering | Study.com |
| CIS | Management Information Systems | DSST |
| CIS | Cybersecurity for Business Professionals (Cyber 301) | TEEX - $0 ACE Not renewed as of May 2022 |
Electives
6 credits required.
See the GE Requirements Roadmap for suggestions.