<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Liberty's Bachelor of Science in Business Management of Information Systems with a cognate in Data Networking program is designed to help students gain an understanding of what sorts of technical know-how and leadership skills are required of those who work with digital information and data. This program puts general education requirements, such as composition and statistics, alongside specialized data networking cognate courses, such as security and communications. Students may also select from a number of core, general, and specialized electives, so that they can study things they find interesting or valuable to their personal goals. To graduate from this online and campus-based program, students must complete an internship as well as all their required coursework. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Students who are interested in applying to Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Business Management of Information Systems with a cognate in Data Networking program must have already earned their high school diploma or GED. Because this program could be completed partially or entirely online, students should have regular access to a computer that can go online. Applicants to this program should have an interest in technology and computers as well as a good mind for planning and arranging resources. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This program consists of 120 total credit hours. Those credit hours are split three ways: 45 hours for general education requirements, 57 hours for major requirements, and 18 hours for electives. One of the major requirement courses is an internship. </p> <p><u>Bachelor of Science in Business Management of Information Systems with a cognate in Data Networking Course Requirements</u> </p> <p><u>General Education Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Foundational Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 101 </td><td> Composition &amp; Rhetoric</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 102 </td><td> Composition &amp; Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>Elective</td><td>Communications</td></tr> <tr><td>MATH 201 </td><td> Introduction to Probability &amp; Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>APOL 104 </td><td> Contemporary Worldviews</td></tr> <tr><td>INFT 101 </td><td> Instructional Tech. for Online Learning</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Investigative Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Elective</td><td>Natural Science</td></tr> <tr><td>Elective</td><td> History</td></tr> <tr><td>ECON 214 </td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 201 </td><td> Intermediate Business Computer Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>MATH 121 </td><td> College Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>Elective</td><td>Humanities</td></tr> <tr><td>PHIL 201 </td><td> Philosophy &amp; Contemporary Ideas</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 104 </td><td> Survey of Biblical Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 104 </td><td> Introduction to Christian Thought</td></tr> </table><p><u>Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Core Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ACCT 211 </td><td> Principles of Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACCT 212 </td><td> Principles of Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 301 </td><td> Business Law</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 310 </td><td> Principles of Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 200 </td><td> Enterprise Business Applications &amp; Communications</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 208 </td><td> Application Programming</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 310 </td><td> Web Architecture &amp; Development</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 320 </td><td> IS Hardware &amp; Software</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 325 </td><td> Database Management Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 330 </td><td> Business Data Communication Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 340 </td><td> Studies in Information Security</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 351 </td><td> System Analysis &amp; Design</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 405 </td><td> Business &amp; Economic Forecasting</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 460 </td><td> IS Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Data Networking Cognate</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 331 </td><td> Networks</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 335 </td><td> Network Security</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 430 </td><td> Advanced Networking &amp; Communication System</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 470 </td><td> Executives Perspective on E-commerce Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>BMIS 410 <br /> <br />BMIS 499 </td><td> Web Enterprise Technologies <br /> <b>OR</b><br /> Internship</td></tr> </table><p><u>Elective Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>Electives</td><td> 18 hours</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Graduates of this program may be able to seek career paths that use their technical, organizational, and networking abilities. There may be work available with tech companies or organizations that need efficient data organization and protection. These job options may be entry-level or may offer greater amounts of responsibility. </p> <p>Possible job options include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Data Analyst </li><li>Network Manager </li><li>Web Developer </li><li>Software Developer </li><li>Information Assurance Manager </li><li>Computer Support Specialist </li><li>Help Desk Specialist </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After a student graduates from this program, he or she may decide to pursue a higher-level degree. By applying to a graduate program, students may be able to specialize in specific areas of information systems or may expand their knowledge of general management. For leadership roles and upper management opportunities, additional degrees and certifications may be beneficial. </p> <p>Potential higher-level degrees include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership </li><li>Master of Information Systems Management </li><li>Master of Computer Science </li><li>Master of Science in Management Information Systems</li></ul>