Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Technology Management

Overview (Updated 02-22-23)

Degree Requirements:

• General Education Courses
• Major Courses
• Electives

Degree available in Bismarck and DSUlive. Degree available online beginning Fall 2023.

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing this above major will be able to:

1. Create effective strategies to prepare for the future of computer technology in an enterprise. This will involve planning, budgeting and knowledge of trends in computer hardware and software. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III and VI.)
2. Describe computer hardware and software functions and explain searching strategies and mechanisms. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III and VI.)
3. Apply analytical problem-solving techniques used to diagnose, recommend, and communicate solutions to business problems. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III and VI.)
4. Develop the team and interaction skills necessary to work with others in the computer technology area of an enterprise. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III and VI.)
5. Apply their computer technology management academic knowledge in the context of professional development. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V and VI.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Technology Management ?

Computer technology management majors study topics from business and computer science to learn how to manage the use of technology in an enterprise.

Possible Career Paths

• Database Administrator
• Computer Support Technician
• Network/Computer System Administrator
• Web Developer

Requirements

Computer Technology Management Courses

BADM 336	Management and Leadership	3
BADM 356	Organizational Behavior	3
BADM 364	Electronic Commerce	3
BADM 388	Management Information Systems	3
BOTE 218	Desktop Publishing	3
BOTE 247	Spreadsheet Applications	3
CSCI 160	Computer Science I	4
CSCI 161	Computer Science II	4
CSCI 181	Web Management	3
CSCI 185	Linux Operating Systems	3
CSCI 200	Database Software Applications	3
CSCI 210	PC Hardware and Software Management	3
CSCI 220	Computer Aided Design	3
CSCI 221	Computer Networks	3
CSCI 360	Database Management	4
CSCI 486	Social Implications of Computing	3
CSCI 491	Computer Science Seminar	1-6
	Three Credits Required
GDES 241	Graphic Design I	3
	OR
GIS 380	Applied Arc GIS	3
MATH 208	Discrete Mathematics	3
	OR
MATH 305	Probability and Statistics	4

Total Credit Hours:

60-61

Semester Sequence

First Semester

COMM 110	Fundamentals Of Public Speaking	3
CSCI 101	Introduction To Computers	3
ENGL 110	College Composition I	3
MATH 103	College Algebra	4
UNIV 100	Freshman Seminar	1
Elective	CSCI 120 - Computer Programming I is recommended	3
Total Credit Hours:		17

Second Semester

BOTE 218	Desktop Publishing	3
CSCI 160	Computer Science I	4
ENGL 120	College Composition II	3
HPER 100	Concepts of Fitness and Wellness	2
General Education	Natural Science Course/Lab	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Third Semester

BADM 336	Management and Leadership	3
CSCI 161	Computer Science II	4
CSCI 200	Database Software Applications	3
GDES 241	Graphic Design I	3
	Or
GIS 380	Applied Arc GIS	3
General Education	Creative Expression Course - ART 122 recommended	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Fourth Semester

BADM 356	Organizational Behavior	3
General Education	Global Perspectives Course	3
General Education	Human Behavior and Governance Course	3
General Education	Social Science Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Junior and Senior Years - Fall Odd Years

CSCI 185	Linux Operating Systems	3
CSCI 210	PC Hardware and Software Management	3
CSCI 360	Database Management	4
General Education	Literature Course	3
Elective	Any course of your choice	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Junior and Senior Years - Fall Even Years

BADM 388	Management Information Systems	3
CSCI 221	Computer Networks	3
General Education	General Education Elective	3
Electives	Any course of your choice	5
Total Credit Hours:		14

Junior and Senior Years - Spring Even Years

CSCI 181	Web Management	3
CSCI 486	Social Implications of Computing	3
Elective	Elective - Six credits must be 300 level or higher	9
Total Credit Hours:		15

Junior and Senior Years - Spring Odd Years

CSCI 220	Computer Aided Design	3
BADM 364	Electronic Commerce	3
MATH 208	Discrete Mathematics	3
	Or
MATH 305	Probability and Statistics	4
Electives	Any course of your choice	6
Total Credit Hours:		15-16

In addition to the required courses, students must take 10 credits of upper-division electives, which can include MATH 305 and GIS 380.