E-Commerce and Information Systems, BABA

Ben Kim, PhD, Chair

Objectives

Information systems (IS) and the Internet are transforming virtually all types of human activities and creating a new global business environment. Understanding the impacts of IS and the Internet on business is critical for doing business in the coming decades. As the Internet becomes available to the masses, E-Commerce on the Internet is becoming one of the most important market activities in the world economy. In E-Commerce and Information Systems (ECIS), students discuss information technologies, business strategies, transformation/creation of business processes, and ethical/legal issues in this new and exciting business environment.

Requirements

In order to earn the bachelor of arts in business administration degree with a major in e-commerce and information systems, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits with a cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.25, including the following:

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

ENGL 110 - College Writing: Inquiry and Argument 5
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking 5
HIST 120 or HIST 121 5
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature 5
MATH 130 - Elements of Calculus for Business or MATH 134 5*
Fine Arts (one approved 5-credit course) 5
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person 5
Lab Science 5
Social Science I (not economics) 5
Social Science II (ECON 271 required) 5*
Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299 ) 5
Ethics (BETH 351 /PHIL 351 required) 5*
Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399 ) 5
Interdisciplinary satisfied within major
Senior Synthesis satisfied by MGMT 489
*Major requirements must earn a “C-” grade or better.

II. ASBE Business Foundation Requirements*

70 credits, including:

Choose one of the following two courses:

III. Major Requirements*

25 credits, including:

IV. Additional Requirements

General electives to total 180 (20)

NOTE:

*Major requirements must earn a C- grade or better.