Computer Science and Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Business Informatics (BUNF)

Note: Starting Fall 2008, the Information Systems (IS) major will be renamed to Business Informatics (BUNF).

Curriculum

The catalog listing is available online.

Here is a typical course plan for a BUNF Major at UCR.

Program objectives

The goal of the BS degree program in Business Informatics is to prepare graduates for professional practice in both the private and public sectors and for life-long learning, including the possible pursuit of graduate degrees by providing them with:

• Background: The necessary technical competencies, including knowledge of scientific principles and skill at rigorous analysis and creative design.
• Breadth: A broad education that includes knowledge of current issues and trends in society and technology.
• Professionalism: Professional attitudes and ethics and skills for clear communication and responsible teamwork.
• Learning environment: A learning environment that is rigorous, challenging, open, and supportive.

Major requirements

Based on the 2007-2008 catalog year, the major requirements for the BS in Information Systems are as follows:

1. College requirements

   1. ECON 002, ECON 003
   2. MATH 008B or MATH 009A
   3. SOC 150

2. Lower-division requirements (53 units)

   1. ENGR 001M
   2. BSAD 020A, BSAD 020B
   3. CS 010, CS 012, CS 014, CS 061
   4. CS 011/MATH 011
   5. ECON 002, ECON 003
   6. MATH 008B or MATH 009A, MATH 009B, MATH 009C, MATH 010A

3. Upper-division requirements (93 units)

   1. ENGR 101M
   2. BUS 101, BUS 103, BUS 104/STAT 104, BUS 106/ECON 134
   3. CS 100, CS 141, CS 153, CS 164, CS 165, CS 166, CS 180
   4. CS 111/MATH 111
   5. ENGR 180
   6. MATH 113
   7. SOC 150
   8. STAT 155
   9. Twelve (12) units of upper-division Computer Science technical electives, which must be distinct from the above major requirements. These 12 units may be chosen from those courses listed as upper-division requirements or technical electives for the Computer Science major. At least two courses must be in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
   10. Sixteen (16) units of Business Administration technical electives, including at least 8 units of management information systems courses. These 16 units must be distinct from the above major requirements and may be chosen from any of the available Business Administration courses.