Computer Technology Management, B.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus, Online, DSUlive

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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology Management is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses
Major Courses
Electives

Degree available in Bismarck, DSUlive, and online

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

Total: 60-61

Semester Sequence

First Semester

COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 103 - College Algebra Credits: 3
UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1
Elective - CSCI 120 - Computer Programming I is recommended Credits: 3

Subtotal: 17

Second Semester

BOTE 218 - Desktop Publishing Credits: 3
CSCI 160 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3
HPER 100 - Concepts of Fitness & Wellness Credits: 2
General Education - Natural Science Course/Lab Credits: 4

Subtotal: 16

Third Semester

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

Subtotal: 16

Fourth Semester

General Education - Global Perspectives Course Credits: 3
General Education - Human Behavior and Governance Course Credits: 3
General Education - Social Science Course Credits: 3

Subtotal: 12

Junior and Senior Years - Fall Odd Years

CSCI 185 - Linux Operating Systems & Shell Programming Credits: 3
CSCI 210 - PC Hardware and Software Mgmt Credits: 3
CSCI 360 - Database Management Credits: 4
General Education - Literature Course Credits: 3
Elective - Any course of your choice Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Junior and Senior Years - Fall Even Years

BADM 388 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
CSCI 221 - Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Cloud Computing Credits: 3
General Education - General Education Elective Credits: 3
Electives - Any course of your choice Credits: 5

Subtotal: 14

Junior and Senior Years - Spring Even Years

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

Subtotal: 15

Junior and Senior Years - Spring Odd Years

CSCI 220 - Computer Aided Design Credits: 3
BADM 364 - Electronic Commerce Credits: 3
MATH 208 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
OR
MATH 305 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 4
Electives - Any course of your choice Credits: 6

Subtotal: 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 .

Student Learning Outcomes

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

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 IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII.)
Describe computer hardware and software functions and explain searching strategies and mechanisms. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII.)
Apply analytical problem-solving techniques used to diagnose, recommend, and communicate solutions to business problems. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII.)
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 IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII.)
Apply their computer technology management academic knowledge in the context of professional development. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VII and X.)