Bachelor's of Science in Computer Information Management
Global perspective. Integrated systems.
The Bachelor's of Science in Computer Information Management provides educational opportunities to meet the needs of the 21st century. As our nation moves from an economy of stand-alone companies to interdependent enterprises, a global perspective is imperative. Technology is the thread that connects the entire world market and the education your receive at Life will prepare you to meet the needs of a global economy. In this program, you will learn information systems, programming, web development, multimedia, database management, data communications, system analysis and more.
Business and Computer Career Facts
FACT: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bachelor's degree holders earn 68 % more than those with only a high school diploma!
The Business and Computer Fields provide a Smart Career Path!
Business and Computer Occupational
Growth Projections for 2000 - 2010 Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
PROFESSION
GROWTH
Bookkeeping/Acct'g
0 - 2%
Industrial Production Mgr.
3 - 9%
Sales Manager
3 - 9%
Accountants
10 - 20%
Admin. Service Manager
10 - 20%
Health Management
21 - 35%
Management Analyst (Proj. Mgr.)
21 - 35%
Public Relations (Marketing)
Over 36%
Computer Info. Systems
Over 36%
Industries with the Fastest Salary Growth, 2001-2010: Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Life University offers degrees for 3 of the 10 industries
projected for fastest salary growth through 2010!
Computer and data processing services - 6.4% Salary Growth
Misc. Business services - 3.7% Salary Growth
Management and public relations - 3.6% Salary Growth
Computer Degrees in High Demand! Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment in computer and data processing services, which provides prepackaged and specialized software, data and computer systems design and management, and computer-related consulting services, is projected to grow by 86% between 2000 and 2010, ranking as the fastest growing industry in the economy.
Computer occupations are expected to grow the fastest over the projection period. In fact, these jobs account for 8 out of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the economy. Computer jobs are expected to require 1.9 million new employees by 2010.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Management
Students acquiring the Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Management degree
will first complete 65 credit hours in the General Curriculum, as follows: Core Curriculum Offerings
Area I Humanities 20 Credit Hours
Area II Sciences,Mathematics and Computers 25 Credit Hours
Area III Social Sciences 20 Credit Hours
Total 65 Credit Hours
Business Department Offerings
Area IV Business Administration Requirements 50 Credit Hours
Area V Computer Information Management Requirements 30 Credit Hours
Area VI Computer Information Management Electives 30 Credit Hours
Area VII Free Electives 10 Quarter Hours
Total 120 Credit Hours
Total Bachelor.s Degree Requirements 185 Credit Hours
**Number of credits hours earned is proportionate to the hours worked per week. College of Arts and Sciences - Undergraduate Program / 149 Additional Completion Requirements:
Completion of at least four years of prescribed study, of which the last year must be in residence at Life University, with at least 45 credit hours of Computer Information Management (CIM) courses being earned in the last year of residency.
Satisfactory completion of all Business Administration Core courses with a minimum grade of .C.
Satisfactory completion of all Degree Program Requirements with a minimum grade of C.
Satisfactory completion of all courses with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.0.
A recommendation for graduation and completion of an exit interview with Business Department faculty.
Exit interviews with Financial Aid, Career Placement, and Accounting Counselors.
CORE CURRICULUM OFFERINGS: Core Curriculum Offerings (See Core Curriculum) Grade .C. or better 65 CreditHours
Area IV: Business Administration Requirements 50 Credit Hours
Course Title Prerequisites Credits
BSN 101 Introduction to Business ENG 101 5 cr.
ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics ENG 101/MAT 101 5 cr.
MGT 301 Principles of Management BSN 101 or NTR 209 5 cr.
MKT 301 Principles of Marketing BSN 101 5 cr.
MSC 301 Business Statistics MAT 101 5 cr. 25 Credit Hours. of other Business / Management Listings (See Below)
Any combination of the following not previously used toward degree requirements: Course Title Prerequisites Credits
ACT 201+ Principles of Accounting I BSN 101CIM 101 5 cr.
ACT 202 Principles of Accounting II ACT 201 5 cr.
BSN 201 Business Ethics BSN 101 5 cr.
BSN 301+ Business Law BSN 101 5 cr.
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics ENG 101/MAT 101 5 cr.
FIN 303 Principles of Finance ACT 202/MAT 101/CIM 101 5 cr.
MGT 401 Organizational Behavior MGT 301 5 cr.
MGT 402+ Human Resource Management MGT 301 5 cr.
MGT 403 Labor Relations MGT 402 5 cr.
MGT 404 International Management MGT 401 5 cr.
MGT 407+ Public Relations MGT 301 5 cr.
MGT 410 Small Business Management ACT 202, CIM 205, & MKT 3015 cr.
MGT 420 Entrepreneurship and New ACT 202, CIM 205, 5 cr.
Venture Analysis and MKT 301
MGT 430 Principles of Production and MGT 301 5 cr.
Operations Management and MSC 301
MGT 441-445 Internship MGT 201 **1-5 cr.
MGT 455+ Total Quality Management MGT 301 5 cr.
MGT 460 Senior Research Project 130 Qtr. Hrs. Minimum 3 cr.
MGT 461 Senior Research Project Report MGT 460; Grade .B. or higher3 cr. **Number of credits hours earned is proportionate to the hours worked per week. 150 / College of Arts and Sciences - Undergraduate Program Area V: Computer Information Management Core Grade .C. or better30 Credit Hours
Course Title Prerequisites Credits
CIM 201 Computer Programming I CIM 101 5 cr.
CIM 250 Operating Systems CIM 201 5 cr.
CIM 305 Management Information Systems CIM 201 5 cr.
CIM 310 Data Communication and Network. CIM 305 5 cr.
CIM 330 Database Design CIM 305 5 cr.
CIM 410 Systems Analysis and Design CIM 310 and CIM 330 5 cr. Area VI: Computer Information Management Electives Grade .C. or better 30 Credit Hours
Course Title Prerequisites Credits
CIM 202+ Computer Programming II CIM 201 5 cr.
CIM 203+ Computer Programming III CIM 202 5 cr.
CIM 204 Computer Programming IV CIM 201 5 cr.
CIM 350+ Multi-media Business CIM 101 5 cr.
CIM 355 Web Coding and Design Programming CIM 350 5 cr.
CIM 370+ Software Project Planning CIM 201 5 cr.
CIM 450 Senior CIM Project I CIM 410 or Dept. approval 5 cr.
CIM 451 Senior CIM Project II CIM 450 & Dept. approval 5 cr.
+Recommended Area VII: Free Electives 10 Credit Hours
Any course offered not previously taken.
The Bachelor of Science program builds on the general curriculum. Students complete a comprehensive business curriculum with the functional emphasis on management.
The B.S. degree requires completion of a minimum of 186 credit hours, including at least 110 hours in the business administration disciplines. Students transferring into the program will have their previous college course work evaluated by the Office of New Student Development
(Admissions) and/or Business Department.
