Dr. Rex D. Fuller, Dean
Accreditation
The business majors (BSBA) 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 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 minor in supervisory management 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 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 |
| 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 |
301 |
Organizational Behavior |
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:
| Accounting |
|
|
24 |
| Business Management |
24 |
| Business Management/Information Technology |
24 |
| Business Management/Marketing |
24 |
| Economics |
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 (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 and the general institutional requirements, and have at least 120 total credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 to graduate.
At least 18 hours of a major or emphasis must be taken at CSU-Pueblo, but this may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or dean.
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.
Summary of Graduation Requirements (Accounting, Business Management, and Economics):
| General Education |
.36* |
| Skills |
|
|
7 |
| Other Non-Business |
15 |
| Business Core |
|
38* |
| Major |
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
|
| TOTAL (minimum credits) |
120 |
*ECON 201 and ECON 202 are counted in General Education.
Summary of Graduation Requirements (CIS):
| General Education |
36* |
| Skills |
|
|
10 |
| Related Courses |
9 |
| IS Electives |
13 |
| Major |
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
|
| TOTAL (minimum credits) |
120 |
*Must include SPCOM 103 and MATH 121. ECON 201 and 202 are counted in General Education for Business Minors.
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
The Hasan School of Business curriculum offerings are designed 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 Acctg |
3 |
| ACCTG |
404 |
CPA Law |
3 |
| ACCTG |
410 |
Auditing |
3 |
| ACCTG |
411 |
Corporate, Estate and Gift Tax |
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, Applbaum, Billington, Brennan, Browne, Ford, 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 (marketing or management) 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 or 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 Mgmt |
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, Huffine, 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 prepare the graduate for an entry level position in the information systems (IS) field.
- To 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 infrastructure 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 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 choosing different combinations of elective courses, students may elect to 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 |
4 |
| 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 |
|
| 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 one of two options to complete 13 credits in an information systems environment. Students may elect a Business Administration minor or select 13 credits of business electives. Students are required to consult with a CIS faculty advisor to select the option most appropriate to their needs.
Computer Security Option for CIS Majors
CIS majors may choose 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 |
3 |
| 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 (21 credits) 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 |
3 |
| 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 |
Objected 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 |
3 |
|
|
OR |
|
| CIS |
401 |
Linux Networks and Routing |
3 |
|
|
|
__________ |
|
|
|
TOTAL 23 |
Information Analyst
| CIS |
Courses |
Titles |
Credits |
| CIS |
|
Minor Core |
14 |
| CIS |
311 |
ntroduction to Web Development I |
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 |
4 |
|
|
|
__________ |
|
|
|
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, Fuller, 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
Students are required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). An admission 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.
The Hasan School of Business also offers a graduate program leading to a master’s degree in business administration. The degree of Master of Business Administration is granted for the completion of a graduate program that 1) includes knowledge of the various functions of the business organization, and 2) synthesizes that knowledge into the practice of management.
Students are expected to achieve an advanced understanding of the function of the executive and to develop a high degree of competence in transferring that knowledge to the actual work situation.
General Requirements
Students in the joint BSBA/MBA program must complete:
- The Business Core (excluding BUSAD 302, MGMT 301, 311, and 485);
- FIN 330, MKTG 340 and 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).
Joint Degree Core
| Courses |
|
Titles |
Credits |
| FIN |
330 |
Principles of Finance |
3 |
| MKTG |
340 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| BUSAD |
502 |
Business Ethics and Env |
3 |
| ECON |
510 |
Economics for Managers |
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 |
|
|
|
__________ |
|
|
|
TOTAL 24 |
|
|
|
|
In addition, the following MBA courses must be completed:
| Courses |
|
Titles |
Credits |
| ACCTG |
510 |
Managerial Accounting |
3 |
| FIN |
530 |
Financial Management |
3 |
| MGMT |
565 |
Management Information Systems |
3 |
| MKTG |
540 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
| 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 |
|
|
|
___________ |
|
|
|
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 |
300- and 400-Level |
| Course Taken |
Course Credit |
| |
|
|
|
| ACCTG |
510 |
ACCTG |
495 |
| BUSAD |
502 |
BUSAD |
302 |
| BUSAD |
575 |
BUSAD |
475 |
| ECON |
510 |
ECON |
308 |
| MGMT |
511 |
MGMT |
311 |
| MGMT |
520 |
MGMT |
301 |
| MGMT |
585 |
MGMT |
485 |
| MKTG |
540 |
MKTG |
495 |
JOINT BS-CIS/MBA
(3 PLUS 2 Program)
Admission Requirements
Students are required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Text (GMAT). An admission 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).
Joint Degree Core
| Courses |
|
Titles |
Credits |
| CIS |
532 |
Senior Professional Project |
6 |
| CIS |
550 |
Data Base Systems |
3 |
| CIS |
581 |
IT Implementation |
3 |
| OR |
|
|
|
| CIS |
582 |
IT Strategy |
3 |
|
|
|
__________ |
|
|
|
TOTAL 12 |
In addition, the following MBA courses must be completed:
| 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 |
|
|
|
____________________ |
|
|
|
TOTAL GRADUATE 24 |
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 |
|
|
|
___________ |
|
|
|
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 |
300- and 400-Level |
| Course Taken |
Course Credit |
| |
|
|
|
| ACCTG |
510 |
ACCTG |
495 |
| BUSAD |
502 |
BUSAD |
302 |
| BUSAD |
575 |
BUSAD |
475 |
| 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 |