Systems Technology and Information Management (BBA)
The 24-credit-hour Systems Technology and Information Management curriculum is intended for students who wish to assume an important role in solving business problems by the more effective utilization of information technology and information systems in the workplace.
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Systems Technology and Information Management Program of Dallas Baptist University is to provide students with a quality education in the management of technology that is based on Christ-centered, Biblical values and ethical practices and decision making. To prepare our diverse student body for the challenges and expectations of today’s job market and to be life-long learners, the program emphasizes technical skills and knowledge acquisition, excellent classroom and online instruction, faith integration, critical thinking and global business environments.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
courses | credit hours (bba) |
|---|---|
Developing A Christian Mind DCM 2301 - Developing a Christian Mind | 3 |
Economics | 6 |
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics | |
English | 9 |
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I ENGL 1302 - Composition and Rhetoric II | |
ENGL 2301 - World Literature I or ENGL 2302 - World Literature II | |
Fine Arts FINE 1306 - Introduction to Fine Arts | 3 |
Foundations for Excellence | 1 |
FOUN 1101 - Foundations for Excellence is required of all first-year and transfer students with fewer than 15 credit hours. (AP, CLEP, IB, or dual/concurrent credit earned while in high school does not count toward these 15 credit hours.) | |
History | 6 |
Choose two: HIST 1301 - U.S. History to 1865 HIST 1302 - U.S. History Since 1865 HIST 2301 - World Civilization I HIST 2302 - World Civilization II | |
Kinesiology KNES 1101 and one additional activity course (KNES 1102-1122); for veterans or those 25 years of age or older prior to enrollment at DBU, KNES courses are waived. | 2 |
Mathematics | 6 |
[Math Advising Tool (eMAT) required prior to registering for any Math class or any class for which the eMAT is a requisite.] MATH 1307 - Finite Math for Business Analysis MATH 1308 - Calculus for Business Analysis | |
Natural Science (1000 or 2000 level courses only) One laboratory science from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physical Science, or Physics | 4 |
Religion | 9 |
RELI 1301 - Old Testament Survey RELI 1302 - New Testament Survey and three additional credit hours depending on credit hours transferred at time of initial enrollment | |
Social Sciences (1000 or 2000 level courses only) | 6 |
POLS 2301 - American National Government and an additional three credit hours may be selected from Psychology or Sociology | |
Speech COMA 1302 - Speech and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
TOTAL GENERAL STUDIES HOURS | 58 |
Business Core | 33 |
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting ACCT 2302 - Principles of Managerial Accounting FINA 3301 - Corporate Financial Management MANA 3301 - Principles of Management (S-L) MANA 3305 - Managerial Statistics MANA 3306 - Management Communication MANA 3308 - Business and Public Law MANA 4301 - Operations and Quality Management MANA 4320 - Strategy and Problems in Management MRKT 3301 - Principles of Marketing STIM 3301 - Information Systems for Management | |
Systems Technology and Information Management Major | 24 |
STIM 2311 - Enhancing Software User Interfaces STIM 3306 - Networks and Data Communications STIM 3310 - Information Systems Analysis and Design (S-L) STIM 3320 - Web Page Design STIM 3330 - Database Design STIM 4300 - IT Cybersecurity STIM 4330 - IT Project Management (S-L) STIM 4340 - Current IT Trends and Emerging Technologies | |
Electives | |
Upper-Level Business Electives Lower or Upper-Level Business Electives | 0 5 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED | 120 |
A 120-credit-hour minimum for a bachelor's degree is required, including 42 upper-level credit hours
Students are required to take the Major Field Test (MFT) as part of MANA 4320 Strategy and Problems in Management. Students will prepare for the exam through completion of the coursework of MANA 4320.
At least 12 credit hours in the major program must be completed at Dallas Baptist University, including nine upper-level course hours.
Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University: DBU requires a minimum institutional cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0.
(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
MINOR IN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
See information about the Systems Technology and Information Management minor here.
Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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