Information Systems Major, BS | Pace University New York

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-53
Major Requirements	64-65
Electives	2-12
Total Credits	120

See complete University Core requirements.

Includes several of the major-required courses listed below:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Foundation Requirements
MAT 131	Calculus I	4
CS 121	Introduction to Computer Science	4
Areas of Knowledge
Two courses for each of the four Areas of Knowlege ¹		24

¹: Including MAT 234 Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis and ECO 106 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Information Systems Core
CIT 211	Platform Technologies and Architecture	4
CIT 221	Global Networking Technology	4
CIT 241	Database Management	4
CIT 261	Introduction to Coding in Python	4
CIT 262	Advanced Coding in Python	4
CIT 322	Distributed Computing	4
CIT 342	Systems Design and User Experience	4
CIT 471	Information Technology Internship	4
or CIT 481	Capstone in Information Technology
Electives
Select three of the following:		11-12
CIT 251	Computer Security Overview
CIT 316	Visual Basic Programming
CIT 332	Multimedia and User Interface Design
CIT 336	Web Scripting
CIT 344	Project Management
CIT 346	Database Programming
CIT 348	Data Mining
CIT 352	Network and Internet Security
CIT 354	Computer Forensics
CIT 356	Operating Systems Concepts
Mathematics
CS 113	Mathematical Structures for Computer Science	4
MAT 111	Elementary Calculus I ¹	(3)
MAT 234	Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis ¹	(4)
IS Environment
ACC 203	Financial Accounting	4
ACC 204	Managerial Accounting	4
ECO 105	Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics	3
MGT 150	Managerial and Organizational Concepts	3
MAR 201	Principles of Marketing	3
Total Credits		64-65

¹: UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community is required for all new freshmen.

Note: ENG 105C Composition and Rhetoric, MAT 100 Fundamental Mathematics, and MAT 103 Algebra cannot be used towards the 120 credits for graduation

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community	1
CIS 101	Introduction to Computing	3
ENG 110 or ENG 120	Composition or Critical Writing	3
MAT 103	Algebra	3
Learning Community		6
	Credits	16
Spring
CIT 211	Platform Technologies and Architecture	4
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
CS 113	Mathematical Structures for Computer Science	4
ECO 105	Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics	3
	Credits	15
Second Year
Fall
CIT 261	Introduction to Coding in Python	4
CIT 241	Database Management	4
ACC 203	Financial Accounting	4
Civic Engagement
	Credits	12
Spring
CIT 221	Global Networking Technology	4
ECO 106	Principles of Economics: Microeconomics	3
ACC 204	Managerial Accounting	4
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
CIT 262	Advanced Coding in Python	4
	Credits	18
Third Year
Fall
MAT 111	Elementary Calculus I	3
MGT 150	Managerial and Organizational Concepts	3
Second Language I		3
Lab Science (ENV 222/CHE 111/PHY 111/BIO 101)		3-4
CIT Advanced Elective		3-4
	Credits	15-17
Spring
CIT 322	Distributed Computing	4
Second Language II		3
MAT 234	Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis	4
MAR 201	Principles of Marketing	3
AOK/ARE Course		3
	Credits	17
Fourth Year
Fall
AOK/ARE Courses		6
CIT Advanced Elective		4
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
	Credits	13
Spring
CIT 342	Systems Design and User Experience	4
CIT Advanced Elective		3-4
CIT 471 or CIT 481	Information Technology Internship or Capstone in Information Technology	4
AOK/ARE Course		3
	Credits	14-15
	Total Credits	120-123