Information Systems

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Concentration
Information Systems

Train for the roles that keep today’s digital world running

The Information Systems concentration is part of the Computer Science major. 

Behind every successful organization is a strong, secure, and smart information system—and behind that system is someone like you. Our Information Systems program prepares you to be the tech professional companies rely on to keep their operations running smoothly and efficiently.

At Framingham State, you’ll gain the practical skills and technical knowledge needed for in-demand careers in database administration, network management, systems analysis and design, and software quality assurance. Learn how to build and maintain secure, high-performing systems, troubleshoot complex problems, and help organizations make smarter, data-driven decisions.

From hands-on lab work to real-world projects, you'll work with industry-standard tools and technologies that employers are looking for. And with internship and career support built into the program, you won’t just be prepared—you’ll be in demand.

Computer Science 

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

The Information Systems Concentration is part of the Computer Science major. All students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of ten (10) courses outside of the major department. The General Education Domain II-A (Analysis, Modeling, and Problem Solving) requirement is satisfied through the completion of the Computer Science major.

Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or appropriate placement test scores. Students should refer to course descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.

Computer Science majors must complete core requirements as well as additional requirements for the particular concentration chosen (see below).

The following eight (8) Core Requirements are mandatory of Computer Science majors in all concentrations:

  • CSCI 120 Introduction to Information Technology
  • CSCI 130 Computer Science I Using Java
  • CSCI 200 Computer Science Professional Exploration Seminar (0.5 course-credit)
  • CSCI 215 Computer Science II Using Java
  • CSCI 258 Introduction to Operating Systems Using UNIX™
  • CSCI 360 Database Management
  • MATH 206 Discrete Mathematics I
  • STAT 157 Probability and Statistics

This concentration trains students for technical careers in information systems such as database administration, network administration, systems analysis and design, and software quality assurance.

Required Concentration Core courses (4):

  • CSCI 108 HTML, JavaScript Programming, and Web Site Development
  • CSCI 345 Computer and Network Security
  • CSCI 373 Advanced Web Technologies
  • CSCI 376 Networking Technologies

Five (5) required Business Courses:

  • ACCT 220 Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • BUIS 411 Information Systems Research
  • BUIS 460 Information Systems Management
  • ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics
  • MGMT 280 Applied Organizational Theory and Management

Three (3) courses from at least two (2) of the following categories:

Network and System Administration:

  • CSCI 320 Windows Server and Client Management
  • CSCI 340 UNIX™ System Administration

Computer Graphics and Technical Writing:

  • CSCI 140 Introduction to the Internet, Graphics and Multimedia
  • ENGL 286 Professional Writing
  • ENGL 371 Business Writing
  • ENGL 372 Technical Writing

General Information Systems Electives:

  • Any computer science course at the 200-level and above except courses listed in the Network and Systems Administration category above or:
    • CSCI 490 Independent Study in Computer Science
    • CSCI 495 Internship in Computer Science

Meet our Faculty

Satish Penmatsa

Satish Penmatsa, Ph.D.

Chair, Computer Science Department
(508) 626-4708
spenmatsa@framingham.edu
Hemenway Hall 418B

Zhenguang (Jeff) Gao

Professor, Computer Science Department
(508) 626-4765
zgao@framingham.edu
Hemenway 418C

Mike Nourai

Assistant Professor, Computer Science Department
(508) 626-4712
mnourai@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex

Suban Krishnamoorthy, Ph.D.

Professor, Computer Science Department
(508) 626-4775
skrishnamoorthy@framingham.edu
Hemenway Hall 328
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Learn More

If the Information Systems major sounds like a good fit but you would like to learn more, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framingham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500.

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