Today, to be a successful manager one needs to understand how computers can be used to support the organization as a whole as well as for the individual worker. This major specifically prepares the student in computer usage while enhancing knowledge and tools of business management and organizational theory. It is both a theoretical and practical program which can prepare the student for careers in computer management, systems applications and other computer related positions in business, government, and industry.

Program Competencies:

• Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and use popular computer technologies in producing technology solutions.
• Communicate effectively, ethically, and professionally in a team environment.
• Identify appropriate information technologies for a given organizational context and explain how to incorporate such technologies into the given organizational context.

The information and Computer Science (ICS) Department works with Park’s Career Development Center in helping to place students in computer internship positions. The ICS Department actively encourages students to work in such internship positions and considers internships to be an integral part of the ICS curriculum.

REQUIREMENTS FOR: B.S. MAJOR – 69 HOURS, 2.0 GPA

CORE CURRICULUM