Dr. Michael Fronmueller, Dean

Majors:	Accounting (BSBA)
	Business Management (BSBA)
	Emphasis Areas:
	Information Technology
	Marketing
	Computer Information Systems (BS)
	Economics (BSBA)
	Joint BSBA/MBA
	Joint BS-CIS/MBA
	MBA
	(See the Graduate Studies section of this catalog for more information.)
Minors:	Accounting
	Business Administration
	Computer Information Systems
	Computer Security
	Economics
	Marketing
	Non-Profit Management
	Supervisory Management

Accreditation

The business majors (BSBA) of the Hasan School of Business are accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of  Business. AACSB is a not-for-profit corporation of educational institutions, corporations and other organizations devoted to the promotion and improvement of higher education in business administration and management. Organized in 1916, AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting.

Mission

The mission of the Hasan School of Business is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate business education for a diverse student population. Our educational programs prepare our students to become business and industry leaders through our strong professional focus on contemporary business 

practices, managerial and entrepreneurial skills, current practices in computer information systems and information technology, and the global economy. Our faculty members remain current in their fields by engaging in intellectual pursuits that  focus on applied

discipline-based scholarship and instructional development. Our outreach activities, developed in partnership with the community, serve to enhance the quality of life and economic well-being in southeastern Colorado.

Undergraduate Majors

The Hasan School of Business offers undergraduate degrees in accounting, business management, business management with an information technology emphasis, business management with a marketing emphasis, computer information systems, and economics. Graduates will be able to successfully compete for appropriate entry-level positions in private firms, non-profit organizations or government. The accounting major prepares majors for professional careers in accounting. The knowledge and skills acquired in the business management major can be used in a number of areas including human resource and operations management. The business management major with an emphasis in marketing prepares the graduate to successfully promote and sell goods and services. The CIS major degree prepares graduates for successful careers in the computer information systems and information technology (IT) fields. Economics majors are particularly well prepared to enter graduate programs in business, in addition to assuming entry-level positions in business firms, non-profit organizations or government, as well as, positions in banking, financial analysis, and related financial services industries.

NOTE: Students planning to take professional certification exams in any field are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor to understand any additional requirements.

The Hasan School of Business has identified the following learning goals for general knowledge and skills:

• Communication Skills: Effectively communicate ideas, observations, conclusions and recommendations to others in a variety of professional settings using appropriate written and oral communication skills.   
  
• Values, Ethics, and Professionalism: Effectively identify goals and principles of ethical practice; adhere to principles of professional conduct and high standards of quality in all undertakings.
  
• Quantitative Skills: Demonstrate the ability to use mathematical concepts to collect, summarize and convey data, and to research, analyze, draw conclusions and to communicate ideas using quantitative methods.
  
• Global Awareness: Demonstrate awareness of different beliefs, values and perspectives held in other cultures; make informed judgments and take actions based on this awareness and information.
  
• Creative Problem Solving and Innovation: Accurately use theoretical frameworks of problem solving, critical thinking, brainstorming, and other methods to analyze business situations, identify problems and find creative and innovative solutions. Deal effectively with ambiguity and risk.
  
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrate the ability to influence others in a variety of organizational settings using behaviors and practices that have been identified as effective.
  
• Action and Change Orientation: Take the initiative in introducing new practices and procedures that help to improve organizational performance and provide opportunities for growth including innovation and customer value perspectives.
  
• Team Member Skills: Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with others in group situations involving teamwork, demographic diversity and other interpersonal skills.
  
• Use of Information Technology: Demonstrate the ability to use technology to access information and to interpret, summarize and convey this information to others using software and equipment.
  
• Knowledge of Business Disciplines: Demonstrate theoretical and practical understanding of concepts, models and techniques associated with each business discipline.

Moreover, students must demonstrate knowledge or skills in:

• Economics, quantitative decision making, marketing, financial control and analysis and accounting;
  
• Management principles used in strategic and tactical planning, setting and integrating goals and objectives, managing change, and effective operations;
  
• The ethical and regulatory environment of business;
  
• The financial, marketing, cultural and operational aspects of global business relations; and
  
• The ability to conduct independent research.

Undergraduate Minors

The goal of the Accounting minor is to provide a solid foundation in financial and managerial accounting systems.

The goal of the Business Administration minor is to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of accounting, economics, finance, and the basics of managing a business and marketing a product or service.

The goal of the CIS minor is to provide a basic understanding of information systems and areas of specialization within the information technology field.

The goal of the Economics minor is designed to provide students with an understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics, income distribution, and the ability to apply such principles to current economic problems.

The goal of the Marketing minor is to provide students with an understanding of how marketing activities, using a customer focus, can be used to sell products, services and ideas successfully.

The goal of the Non-profit Management minor is to provide students with the basic management skills needed to provide effective managerial oversight in non-profit organizations.

The goal of the Supervisory Management minor is to provide a basic understanding of the complexity of managing people in organizations.

A cumulative GPA of 2.000 is required in the minor courses.

General Requirements for Business Majors (Accounting, Business Management and Economics)

All undergraduate business majors (accounting, business management and economics) take the Business Core. The Core prepares students who are declaring a business major for general business knowledge and skills. The Core also provides students with an understanding of and appreciation for the intellectual discipline needed for successful completion of a business major.

These courses provide students with the common body of knowledge needed for imaginative and responsible citizenship and leadership roles in business and society, domestic and worldwide. The Business Core is designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate their educational experience in business within a specific discipline and across disciplines.

Skills Courses
 

Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS 103	PowerPoint and Web Publishing	1
CIS 104	Excel Spreadsheets	1
CIS 105	MS Access	1
MATH 221*	Applied Calculus: An Intuitive Approach	4
		________ TOTAL 7

*Note: a grade of C or better is required. Math 221 requires a prerequisite of Math 121 or the equivalent.

Business Core

Courses	Titles	Credits
ACCTG 201	Financial Accounting	3
ACCTG 202	Managerial Accounting	3
BUSAD 101	Business Careers and Opportunities	1
BUSAD 265	Inferential Statistics and Problem Solving   OR
MATH 156	Introduction to Statistics	3
BUSAD 270	Business Communications	3
ECON 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MGMT 201	Principles of Management	3
MGMT 301	Organizational Behavior	3
BUSAD 302	Ethics in Business	3
BUSAD 360	Advanced Business Statistics	3
FIN 330	Principles of Finance	3
MGMT 311	Operations & Quality Mgmt	3
MKTG 340	Principles of Marketing	3
MGMT 485	Management Policy & Strategy	3
BUSAD 493	Business Seminar	1
		__________ TOTAL    44

 

An overall GPA of 2.000 and a cumulative GPA of 2.000 in the business core courses is required. In addition, students should have completed the 100/200-level business core courses prior to enrolling in 300/400-level business courses.

Majors and Emphasis Areas
(Specific course requirements are detailed later.)

Select one:

Business majors may take a second major in a business discipline that is not related to their first major discipline, provided that the additional 300/400- level credits associated with the second major are in addition to the credits needed to complete the first major (i.e., If the first major is 120 credits and the second major is 24 credits, then the total credits to complete the first major and the second major will be a minimum of 144). For example, a student earning the BSBA in business management could also major in accounting or economics.

Business majors may take a minor in a business discipline that is not related to their major discipline, provided that the additional 300/400-level credits associated with the minor are in addition to the credits needed to complete their major (i.e., If the major is 120 credits and the additional credits in the minor are 9 credits, then the total credits to complete the major and the minor will be a minimum of 129). For example, a student earning the BSBA in business management could also minor in accounting or economics.

Graduation Requirements for All Majors (Accounting, Business Management, CIS, and  Economics)

Students must satisfy the University general education requirements, the general institutional requirements, and have at least 120 total credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 to graduate.

A cumulative GPA of 2.000 in the major and Business Core is required. Accounting majors are required to earn a minimum grade of C in each 3/400-level accounting course.

Credit Policy

To earn a BSBA from CSU-Pueblo, Students must complete no less than 30 semester hours in business at the 3/400 level in residence at CSU-Pueblo. Students who complete junior- and senior-level courses at other colleges or universities with grades of C or better, and wish to apply the credits earned toward their degree, must request approval through the Dean or Department Chair. Courses taken without such approval will not be counted toward the fulfillment of degree requirements.

Only the Dean or the Department Chair may waive any portion of these requirements and only upon written petition by a student who has demonstrated extraordinary ability.

Transfer Students

Undergraduate transfer work from other institutions is evaluated first by the Office of Admissions and Records, but final degree determination is made by the Hasan School of Business. The School of Business reserves the right to disallow any credit that is not appropriate degree credit as determined by the College.

Definitive articulation agreements have been established between the Hasan School of Business and all two-year public institutions in Colorado. Information is available in Admissions and Records and on the CSU-Pueblo Web site. For a detailed explanation of transfer credit, please see the Admissions section of this catalog.

Summary of Graduation Requirements (Accounting, Business Management, and Economics):

*ECON 201 and ECON 202 are counted in General Education.

Summary of Graduation Requirements (CIS):

*Must include SPCOM 103 or equivalent; ECON 201 and 202, if business minor; and MATH 121.

Co-Curricular Opportunities

Co-curricular activities are encouraged for all business students. Included are internships, student clubs, and seminar programs. A current list of clubs is available in the Hasan School of Business or on the CSU-Pueblo web site.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

Student Files

Student files are maintained to help track each student’s progress at various checkpoints. Files are kept in a central file in the Hasan School of Business, accessible to the administration, the student, the student’s advisor, and the faculty of the school.

In addition, the Hasan School of Business faculty measure achievement annually in each major and area of emphasis by administering a nationally standardized test. Results of such measurements are used for program assessment. The Hasan School of Business compiles information to assess the success of graduates. Information is obtained from the CSU-Pueblo Alumni Office, the Career Center, and other sources.

Advising

All pre-business, business, and CIS majors are advised in the Hasan School of Business. Students are required to meet with an HSB advisor each semester to plan their course schedules for the upcoming semester. In addition, consulting with an advisor is necessary in declaring a business major, applying for an internship and filing a graduation planning sheet.

 
ACCOUNTING MAJOR

Faculty: Eriksen, Todd, Wink

The major in accounting leads to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA). The primary objective is to provide an academic program that covers the conceptual basis of accounting as well as the application of accounting doctrine in current accounting practice. The programs of study are functional in that they provide the broad base of knowledge required by the accounting profession.

Goals for Accounting Major

Students must demonstrate the knowledge or skills of:

• Financial accounting and theory and practice, including revenue and expense recognition, valuation approaches, preparation and analysis of financial statements; and
  
• Cost and managerial accounting, including cost accounting, planning, evaluation, allocation, and budgeting processes.

Requirements for Accounting Major

Courses	Titles	Credits
ACCTG 301	Intermediate Accounting I	3
ACCTG 302	Intermediate Accounting II	3
ACCTG 311	Federal Income Tax	3
ACCTG 320	Cost Accounting	3
ACCTG 401	Advanced Financial Accounting	3
ACCTG 404	CPA Law	3
ACCTG 410	Auditing	3
ACCTG 430	Accounting Information Systems	3
		__________  TOTAL    24

Requirements for the Accounting Minor

Courses	Titles	Credits
ACCTG 201	Financial Accounting	3
ACCTG 202	Managerial Accounting	3
ACCTG 301	Intermediate Accounting I	3
ACCTG 320	Cost Accounting	3
ACCTG 3/400	Elective	3
ECON 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MGMT 201	Principles of Management	3
		TOTAL 21

A GPA of 2.000 or higher is required for the minor.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MAJOR

Faculty: Ahmadian, Billington, Brennan, Browne, Hanks , Shah, Wakefield, Waronska, Zeis

The major in business management leads to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and provides students with the theoretical and conceptual basis of business as well as application skills to assume leadership roles in industry, government and education.

The undergraduate business management major permits students to select one emphasis as a specialty area. The knowledge and skills acquired with the major in business management can be used in a number of areas, including human resource and operations management. The business management major with an information technology emphasis prepares students for careers in managing technology in modern organizations.

The business management major with a specialization in marketing prepares the graduate to successfully promote and sell goods and services.

Goals for Business Management Major

Students must demonstrate core business knowledge or skills in:

• Organization concepts including various design arrangements;
  
• Human resource management to include effective practices of recruitment, training and development, appraisal, compensation, and motivation; and
  
• Interpersonal relationships and effective small-group project management.

Students must also demonstrate knowledge or skills that are specific to their selected emphasis area (management, marketing or information technology) and

• Understand and use appropriate emphasis area terminology, principles, and concepts;
  
• Analyze critical case situations specific to the emphasis area; provide reasonable recommendations and support recommendations adequately; apply relevant emphasis area theories, concepts, and techniques; and integrate the primary functional disciplines of business; and
• Understand the role of the appropriate emphasis area in corporate policy and strategy development.

Requirements for Business Management Major

Courses	Titles	Credits
MGMT 318	Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 475	International Management   OR
MKTG 475	International Marketing	3
MGMT 3/400	Electives	12
Business	electives (3/400-level)	6
		________  TOTAL 24

Requirements for Business Management Major with Information Technology Emphasis

Courses	Titles	Credits
MGMT 318	Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 368	Project Management	3
MGMT 475	International Management   OR
MKTG 475	International Marketing	3
CIS 311	Web Development	3
CIS 350	Data Base Systems	3
CIS 3/400	Elective	3
Open Bus/CIS	Electives	6
		__________  TOTAL    24

Additional Requirements
(Replaces the 15 credits of Other Non-Business Credits in the Business Management graduation requirements)

Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS 150	Computer Information Systems	3
CIS 171	Java Programming	4
CIS 185	PC Architecture	3
CIS 240	Object Oriented Analysis and Design	3
CIS 289	Network Concepts	3
		__________  TOTAL    16

Requirements for Business Management Major with Marketing Emphasis

Courses	Titles	Credits
MKTG 348	Consumer Behavior	3
MKTG 441	Marketing Strategies	3
MKTG 475	International Marketing	3
MKTG 3/400	Electives	6
Business electives	(3/400-level)	9
		__________  TOTAL    24

Business Administration Minors

Requirements for Business Administration Minor (open to non-business majors only)

Courses	Titles	Credits
ACCTG 201	Financial Accounting	3
ACCTG 202	Managerial Accounting	3
ECON 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
FIN 330	Principles of Finance	3
MGMT 201	Principles of Management	3
MKTG 340	Principles of Marketing	3
		__________  TOTAL    21

Requirements for Marketing Minor

Courses	Titles	Credits
ACCTG 201	Financial Accounting	3
ECON 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MGMT 201	Principles of Management	3
MKTG 340	Principles of Marketing	3
Select three of the following:
MKTG 341	Sales Force Management	3
MKTG 342	Promotional Strategy	3
MKTG 348	Consumer Behavior	3
MKTG 475	International Marketing	3
		__________  TOTAL    21

Requirements for Non-Profit Management Minor (open to non-business majors only) 

Courses	Titles	Credits
ACCTG 201	Financial Accounting	3
ECON 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
BUSAD 270	Business Communication	3
MGMT 201	Principles of Management	3
MKTG 340	Principles of Marketing	3
Select three of the following:
MGMT 301	Organizational Behavior	3
MGMT 318	Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 349	Management of Service Business	3
ECON 330	Public Finance	3
FIN 330	Principles of Finance	3
POLSC 330	Intro to Public Administration	3
POLSC 340	Public Policy	3
POLSC 411	Legislatures and Legislation	3
Internship Option		3

(The student may earn a 3-credit internship in a nonprofit organization. Internship opportunities must be approved by the appropriate department chair.)

__________  TOTAL    24

Requirements for Supervisory Management Minor 
 

Courses	Titles	Credits
ACCTG 201	Financial Accounting	3
ACCTG 202	Managerial Accounting	3
ECON 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MGMT 201	Principles of Management	3
MGMT 301	Organizational Behavior	3
MGMT 318	Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 410	Labor Management	3
		__________  TOTAL    21

COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

Faculty: Borton, Howell, Huff, Long, Spencer, Suscheck

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) prepares graduates for successful careers in the computer information systems and information technology (IT) fields. Students complete a comprehensive, relevant, computer information systems curriculum that delivers high-demand knowledge, skills, and abilities in: software and web application development, system analysis and design, network design and administration, database design and development, and IT security and operating systems.

The CIS program also includes three options for gaining proficiency in the field of computer security, which has been identified as one of the fastest growing occupations over the next 10 years. These include: a Computer Security option within the CIS major, a minor in Computer Security for non-CIS majors, and a Computer Security certificate for non-degree seeking students awarded by the CIS department.

Program Objectives

The key objectives of the CIS degree are to:

1. Prepare the graduate for an entry-level position in the information systems (IS) field.
   
2. Provide the graduate with a foundation for continued career growth as an IS professional.

Learning Outcomes for Graduates

To function effectively as IS professionals, graduates must achieve proficiency in each of the following areas:

• Technology
• Information Systems
• Analytical and Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal, Communication, and Team Skills
• Business Environment

The general learning outcomes in each area are summarized below.

In the area of technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Design and develop desktop and web-based applications using modern programming tools, techniques, and architectures.
  
• Design and develop internet-based systems using sound web design principles and multi-tiered architectures.
  
• Model, design, and develop database systems, including administrative processes and     procedures for database management.
  
• Develop and configure safe and secure systems infrastructures that incorporate hardware, telecommunications, systems software, operating system, and systems configuration components.

The program seeks to develop a deeper understanding of the role of information systems within organizations, and the processes that support technology-enabled business development. The graduate will be able to:

• Perform all facets of a modern systems analysis and design methodology, including systems implementation.
  
• Plan, schedule and coordinate all tasks and activities involved in IT project management.

Learning Outcome Assessment

The CIS program is committed to continuous   improvement through a rigorous assessment program focused on measuring learning outcomes and implementing measures to enhance students’ chances of success. Within each individual course, faculty members utilize a variety of assessment techniques, including: student presentations, projects, peer evaluations, examinations, and student surveys.

To assess the success of the overall program, the CIS department conducts periodic surveys with a CIS industry advisory board, CIS alumni, employers, graduating seniors, and other interested groups. Information gathered from these sources is developed into specific actions that are implemented to improve the quality of education provided by the CIS program.

General Requirements

• Students majoring in computer information systems must maintain grades of C or higher in all CIS courses. In addition, all required CIS prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
  
• Students must complete at least 120 semester hours in an approved program of study, including 52 hours in the major.
  
• Students must complete a minimum of 21 credits of CIS upper-division course work. At least 16 of these upper-division CIS credits must be taken in residence.
  
• Students must complete a course planning worksheet and participate in the advisement process with a CIS faculty advisor.

Specific Requirements

CIS majors complete a total of 120 credits. Thirty-six credit hours of general education requirements are included, and specific instructions for CIS majors are provided below. In addition, CIS majors are required to complete 10 credits in quantitative analysis, 52 credits in CIS major courses, 9 credits of required related courses, and 13 additional credits in an information systems environment.

General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog. In meeting CSU-Pueblo’s general education requirement, CIS majors must include the following:

Humanities:	Must include 3 credits of SPCOM 103 or equivalent
Social Science:	Must include ECON 201 and ECON 202 if Business minor
Mathematics:	Must include MATH 121

Quantitative Analysis:

     CIS majors must complete all of the following:

MATH         221	Applied Calculus
MATH         156	Introduction to Statistics
BUSAD      360	Advanced Business Statistics

CIS Major Courses:

CIS     Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS     100	Intro to Word & Windows	1
CIS     103	PowerPoint & Web Publishing	1
CIS     104	Excel Spreadsheets	1
CIS     105	MS Access DBMS	1
CIS     150	Computer Information Systems	3
CIS     171	Intro to Java Programming	4
CIS     185	PC Architecture	3
CIS     215	UNIX Operating System	3
CIS     240	Object-Oriented Analysis & Design	3
CIS     271	Adv. Program Design with Java	4
CIS     289	Network Concepts	3
CIS     311	Introduction to Web Development	3
CIS     350	Data Base Systems	3
CIS     432	Senior Professional Project	6
CIS     493	Senior Seminar	1
CIS     3/400	Electives	12
		__________  TOTAL    52

Students may select from the wide range of CIS electives listed below. By carefully selecting from the list, students may focus their CIS major in one of the following areas: computer security, software and web application development, systems analysis and design, database design and development, and network design and administration.

CIS Electives (must total 12 credits)

CIS     Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS     356	XML Programming	3
CIS     359	Advanced Programming with C#	3
CIS     360	IT Security	3
CIS     401	Network Systems Admin	3
CIS     402	Linux Networks & Routing	3
CIS     411	Internet Server-Side Programming	3
CIS     450	Database Systems II	3
CIS     461	IT Security Management	3
CIS     462	Computer Forensics	3
CIS     481	IT Implementation	3
CIS     482	IT Strategy	3
CIS     490	Special Projects	1-5
CIS     491	Special Topics	1-5
CIS     496	Cooperative Education	1-5

Required Related Courses

Courses	Titles	Credits
ENG        305	Tech and Scientific Report Writing	3
MGMT     201	Principles of Management	3
MGMT     368	Project Management	3

Information Systems Environment

CIS majors may select from two options to complete 13 credits in an information systems environment. Students may select a business administration minor or 13 credits of business electives. Students must consult with a CIS faculty advisor to select the option most appropriate to their future plans.

Computer Security Option for CIS Majors

CIS majors can earn the Computer Security option by completing the following 12 CIS elective credits:

CIS     Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS     360	IT Security	3
CIS     461	IT Security Management	3
CIS     462	Computer Forensics	3
CIS     401	Network Systems Administration   OR
CIS     402	Linux Networks and Routing	3

CIS MINORS

Non-CIS majors who wish to minor in CIS have several options. They may select a minor in Computer Security, or they may build their own minor based on the completion of seven core courses and one of four separate tracks. Students must complete a minimum of six credits of upper-division CIS courses.

Computer Security Minor

The computer security minor prepares the graduate for positions in the IT security field, including IT security specialist and IT security administrator. A minor extends training in the profession to majors in a variety of fields. Course requirements are:

CIS     Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS     185	PC Architecture	3
CIS     215	Unix Operating Systems	3
CIS     289	Network Concepts	3
CIS     360	IT Security	3
CIS     461	IT Security Management	3
CIS     462	Computer Forensics	3
CIS     401	Network Systems Administration   OR
CIS     402	Linux Networks and Routing	3
		______________  SUB-TOTAL    21

Computer Information Systems Minor

Students who prefer a minor other than Computer Security complete the following core and one of the tracks listed below.

CIS Minor Core

CIS     Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS     100	Introduction to Word and Windows	1
CIS     103	PowerPoint & Web Publishing	1
CIS     104	Excel Spreadsheets	1
CIS     105	MS Access DBMS	1
CIS     150	Computer Information Systems	3
CIS     171	Introduction to Java Programming	4
CIS     240	Object Oriented Analysis and Design	3
		______________  SUB-TOTAL    14

Personal Computers/Local Area Network Support

CIS     Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS	Minor Core	14
CIS     185	PC Architecture	3
CIS     289	Network Concepts	3
CIS     401	Network Systems Administration   OR
CIS     402	Linux Networks and Routing	3
		__________  TOTAL    23

Information Analyst

CIS     Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS	Minor Core	14
CIS     311	Introduction to Web Development	3
CIS     350	Database Systems	3
		__________  TOTAL    20

Web Development Specialist

CIS     Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS	Minor Core	14
CIS     271	Advanced Program Design with Java	4
CIS     311	Introduction to Web Development	3
CIS     411	Internet Server-Side Programming	3
		__________  TOTAL    25

Software Engineer/Programmer

CIS     Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS	Minor Core	14
CIS     271	Adv. Program Design with Java	4
CIS     356	XML Programming	3
CIS     359	Advanced Programming with C#	3
		__________  TOTAL    24

COMPUTER SECURITY CERTIFICATE

Non-degree seeking students may earn a Computer Security certificate from the CSU-Pueblo CIS program by completing the course requirements for the CIS Computer Security minor. Students interested in the certificate program should contact the CIS department for further  information.

Co-Curricular Requirements

The CIS faculty support and encourage students to have co-curricular experiences that complement and reinforce the curricular experiences by participation in student organizations, clubs, employment or other related activities. The CIS department sponsors a student chapter of a nationwide IT professional organization.

ECONOMICS MAJOR

Faculty:  Duncan, Regassa, Whited

The major in economics leads to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and provides students with the theoretical and conceptual basis of economics. Economics majors are particularly well prepared to enter graduate programs in business in addition to assuming entry-level positions in  business firms, non-profit organizations or government. The major in economics also prepares the graduate for positions in banking, financial analysis, and related financial services industries.
Goals for Economics Major

Students majoring in economics must demonstrate that they:

• Understand microeconomic theories of production and consumption, including strategic behavior and decision making under uncertain conditions; and
  
• Understand macroeconomic models including classical, Keynesian, monetarist, new classical and new Keynesian systems, including applications of monetary and fiscal policies in the different models.

Students majoring in economics must also demonstrate that they:

• Understand the specific theories studied in their elective courses, which may include money and banking, international economics, public finance, regional economic analysis and labor economics.

Requirements for Economics Major 

Courses	Titles	Credits
ECON     301	Intermediate Macroeconomics	3
ECON     302	Intermediate Microeconomics	3
ECON     475	International Economics   OR
FIN          475	International Finance	3
ECON/FIN 3/400	Electives	9
Business electives (3/400-level)		6
		__________  TOTAL    24

Requirements for Economics Minor

Courses	Titles	Credits
ACCTG     201	Financial Accounting	3
ECON       201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON       202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECON       301	Intermediate Macroeconomics	3
ECON       302	Intermediate Microeconomics	3
ECON       3/400	Elective	3
MGMT       201	Principles of Management	3
		__________  TOTAL    21

 
JOINT BSBA/MBA
(3 PLUS 2 PROGRAM)

Admission Requirements

The BSBA/MBA program is unique. It allows qualified students to earn both a BSBA and an MBA concurrently.

Students are required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). An admission index formula of 200 times the undergraduate GPA (4.000 system) plus the GMAT score is used as an admission score. The undergraduate GPA must be based on a minimum of 90 semester hours of course work including MGMT 201, FIN 330, and MKTG 340. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and a GMAT of at least 450 (i.e., an index of 1100) to be admitted to the program. Students who fail to meet these requirements may provide additional evidence of their ability to complete the program. Such evidence may include: performance in outside activities, evidence of creativity or leadership, and a record of accomplishment.

Prior to enrolling in the first 500-level course, students are expected to have completed a significant portion of the requirements for their undergraduate major and must have submitted an acceptable GMAT.

NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship prior to enrolling in graduate-level courses.

General Requirements

Students in the joint BSBA/MBA program must complete:

• The Undergraduate Business Core (excluding BUSAD 302, MGMT 301, MGMT 311, and MGMT 485);
  
• BUSAD 493;
  
• A major within the Hasan School of Business; and
  
• All remaining specified MBA courses.

In addition, students must satisfy all GPA requirements for the BSBA and the MBA (see the MBA listing under the Graduate Programs section of the catalog).

 
MBA Core

Courses	Titles	Credits
ACCTG     510	Managerial Accounting	3
BUSAD     502	Business Ethics and Environment	3
ECON       510	Economics for Managers	3
FIN            530	Financial Management	3
MGMT       511	Production/Operations Management	3
MGMT       520	Management of Organizational Behavior	3
MGMT       565	Management Information Systems	3
MGMT       585	Management Policy & Strategy	3
MKTG       540	Marketing Management	3

In addition, the following MBA courses must be completed:

Courses	Titles	Credits
Select one:	ACCTG 575, BUSAD 575,  ECON 575, FIN 575, MGMT 575 OR MKTG 575	3
Approved Graduate Electives		6
		_____________________  TOTAL GRADUATE     36

In summary, the joint degree plan has the following requirements

General Education	36
Skills	7
Other Non-business	15
Business Core	26
Business Major	24
MBA requirements	36
_________________________  JOINT DEGREE TOTAL    144

Students who complete part of the joint degree plan but decide to opt out of the MBA program and continue towards earning only the BSBA are granted credit towards the BSBA for 500-level courses taken as follows:
 

500-Level Course Taken			300- and 400-Level Course Credit
ACCTG	510		ACCTG	495
BUSAD	502		BUSAD	302
ECON	510		ECON	308
MGMT	511		MGMT	311
MGMT	520		MGMT	301
MGMT	585		MGMT	485
MKTG	540		MKTG	495
ACCTG, BUSAD, ECON, FIN, MGMT, MKTG
	575			475

JOINT BS-CIS/MBA
(3 PLUS 2 Program)

Admission Requirements

The BS-CIS/MBA program is unique. It allows qualified students to earn both a BS degree in CIS and an MBA concurrently.

Students are required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). An admission index formula of 200 times the undergraduate GPA (4.000 system) plus the GMAT score is used as an admission score. The undergraduate GPA must be based on a minimum of 90 semester hours of course work, including MGMT 201, FIN 330, and MKTG 340. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and a GMAT of at least 450 (i.e., an index of 1100) to be admitted to the program. Students who fail to meet these requirements may provide additional evidence of their ability to complete the program. Such evidence may include: performance in outside activities, evidence of creativity or leadership, and a record of accomplishment.

Prior to enrolling in the first 500-level course, students are expected to have completed a significant portion of the requirements for their undergraduate major and must have submitted an acceptable GMAT.

NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship prior to enrolling in graduate-level courses.

General Requirements

Students in the joint BS-CIS/MBA program must complete:

• The CIS required and required-related courses excluding CIS 350 and CIS 432;
  
• ACCTG 201, ECON 202, FIN 330 and MKTG 340;
  
• The CIS major within the Hasan School of Business; and
  
• All remaining specified MBA courses.

In addition, students must satisfy all GPA requirements for the BS in CIS and the MBA (see the MBA listing under the Graduate Programs section of the catalog).

MBA Core

Courses	Titles	Credits
ACCTG     510	Managerial Accounting	3
BUSAD     502	Business Ethics and Environment	3
ECON       510	Economics for Managers	3
FIN            530	Financial Management	3
MGMT       511	Production/Operations Management	3
MGMT       520	Management of Organizational Behavior	3
MGMT       585	Management Policy & Strategy	3
MKTG       540	Marketing Management	3

In addition, the following CIS courses must be completed:

Courses	Titles	Credits
CIS     532	Senior Professional Project	6
CIS     550	Data Base Systems	3
CIS     581	IT Implementation   OR
CIS     582 IT	Strategy	3
		____________________  TOTAL GRADUATE    36

In summary, the joint degree plan has the following requirements:

General Education	36
Quantitative Analysis	10
Required-related Courses	9
Business and Other Electives	13
CIS Required Courses	31
CIS Elective Courses	9
MBA requirements	36
_________________________  JOINT DEGREE TOTAL    144

Students who complete part of the joint degree plan but decide to opt out of the MBA program and continue toward earning only the BS in CIS are granted credit toward the BS for 500-level courses taken as follows:

500-Level Course Taken			300- and 400-Level Course Credit
ACCTG	510		ACCTG	495
BUSAD	502		BUSAD	302
ECON	510		ECON	308
MGMT	511		MGMT	311
MGMT	520		MGMT	301
MGMT	585		MGMT	485
MKTG	540		MKTG	495
CIS	532		CIS	432
CIS	550		CIS	350
CIS	581		CIS	481
CIS	582		CIS	482