Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Management
Loretto, USA
BSc
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Management (B.S.C.S.M) at Saint Francis University is a fully online degree completion program for adult learners with prior college coursework. It blends business administration and a technical core so you can analyze, design, develop, implement, integrate, manage, and maintain information systems. It offers flexible paths and certificate options in information technology, systems analysis, networking, and database management.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in IT roles including Help Desk Support Specialist, IT Technician, Systems Analyst, Network Specialist, Database Manager, Business Manager, Program Coordinator, Systems Administrator, and IT Manager. They cover technical, administrative, coordination work.
Online Programs in Computer Systems Management at Saint Francis University
No matter whether you are looking to complete your college degree or you already have a degree and want to chart a new course Francis Worldwide School of Continuing Studies is here to help.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Management (B.S.C.S.M) degree is a fully online degree completion program designed for adult learners with prior college-level coursework.
Flexible Paths to Enhance Your Career
Both the degree and certificate options in Computer Systems Management prepare students to analyze, design, develop, implement, integrate, manage, and maintain information systems and information technology. Choose the path that fits your career goals.
The SFU Learning Experience
By integrating a solid business administration curriculum and a technical and conceptual core of the computer-based study, adult learners will gain the expertise and knowledge necessary for successful employment in today’s high-tech workplace.
Courses Required for the Major: (57 credits)
Major Requirements: 18 credits
- CSA 130 - Cybersecurity Foundations
- MIS 102 - Management Information Systems
- MIS 110 - Computer Programming with Business Applications
- MIS 342 - E-Commerce
- MIS 343 - System Analysis and Design
- MIS 345 - Data Base Management
- MIS 406 - Project Management Practices
Collateral Requirements: 39 credits
- ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting
- ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting
- BLAW 301 - Legal Environment of Business
- BUSA 103 - Advanced Excel with Business Applications
- BUSA 311 - Descriptive and Predictive Analytics for Business
- COMM 208 - Writing and Communicating in Business
- ECON 101 - Principles of Economics I
- ECON 102 - Principles of Economics II
- FIN 202 - Finance
- MGMT 101 - Principles of Management
- MGMT 102 - Production/Operations Management
- MGMT 401 - Strategic Management
- MKTG 101 - Marketing
General Education Requirements: (39 credits)
- CORE 114 - Digital and Information Literacy
- CORE 407 - General Education Keystone Seminar
- LIT 104 - Introduction to Literature
- MATH 101 - General Mathematics (or higher)
- PHIL 205 - Discovering Philosophy Reasoning and Responsibility
- PHIL 313 - Business Ethics
- FTAE 105 - Franciscan Goals for Today
- WRIT 102 - Research Writing
- Fine Arts Elective (ART, FNAR, MUS, THTR), 3 credits
- History HIST Elective, 3 credits
- Language Elective (102 or higher), 3 credits
- SCI Elective, 3 credits
- SOC SCI Elective (PLSC, PSYC, SOC), 3 credits
- Demonstrate, in the Spirit of Saint Francis in the Marketplace, knowledge of the ethical value choices and responsibilities of businesses and business leaders;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles in business in the functional areas of accounting, information systems, finance, management, and marketing;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legal, social, and economic environments of business;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the global dimension of business;
- Integrate the functional areas of business in the process of decision-making;
- Demonstrate the ability to professionally communicate.
- Admission Requirements:
- See Francis Worldwide for admission criteria and information.
Graduates have obtained careers as:
- Help Desk Support Specialists
- IT Technicians
- Systems Analysts
- Network Specialists
- Database Managers
- Business Managers
- Program Coordinators
