Department of Information Systems and Cyber Security
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Information Systems and Cyber Security is to offer graduate and undergraduate programs of high quality. The programs meet the needs of students preparing for professional careers in the fields of information systems or cyber security. This mission includes providing a broad-based education through the university's core curriculum as well as education in current business and information systems or cyber security topics.
The department is responsive to the needs of employers and other constituents of its programs. The department is aware of rapid changes to the technology. We incorporate these changes into the curriculum as is practical. The faculty assist in accomplishing the departmental mission through a planned integration of contributions in teaching, intellectual contributions and service.
The Department of Information Systems and Cyber Security offers three undergraduate degree programs: one with a major in Information Systems, one with a major in Cyber Security (which is also offered 100 percent online), and a third major in Applied Cyber Analytics. For admission requirements for the online B.B.A. degree in Cyber Security, please visit https://online.utsa.edu/program/cyber-security/. The Department offers minors in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Information Systems, and Network and Data Center Management which are open to all majors in the University. In addition, the Department offers a minor in Technology Management for nonbusiness majors.
- B.B.A. degree in Information Systems
- B.B.A. degree in Cyber Security
- B.B.A. degree in Cyber Security Online
- B.S. degree in Applied Cyber Analytics
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Information Systems
The minimum number of semester credit hours for the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Information Systems is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.
All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements, and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.B.A. degree in Information Systems must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students.
MAT 1053 and MAT 1133 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics (020) and the core requirement in the Component Area Option (090). ECO 2023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences (080).
MAT 1053 , MAT 1133 and ECO 2023 may be used to satisfy both Core Curriculum requirements and Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements.
All degrees in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business require 120 hours. If students elect to take a course that satisfies both a Core and CACOB requirement, students may need to take an additional course to meet the 120 hours.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
and one of the following two courses: | ||
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
Communication | 6 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
Creative Arts | 3 | |
American History | 6 | |
Government-Political Science | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Component Area Option | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 42 |
Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
All students seeking a B.B.A. degree in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business must complete the following Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses in addition to the Core Curriculum.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement) | 3 |
FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance | 3 |
GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
IS 1403 | Business Information Systems Fluency | 3 |
or IS 1413 | Excel for Business Information Systems | |
IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement. This course is not required for Actuarial Science majors) 1 | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business (satisfies Mathematics or Component Area Option Core Curriculum requirement, Actuarial Science majors must take MAT 1214 in lieu of MAT 1133) | 3 |
MGT 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development | 3 |
MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy (taken in semester of graduation) | 3 |
MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MS 1023 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3003 in lieu of MS 1023) | 3 |
MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3513 in lieu of MS 3043) | 3 |
MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology | 3 |
Note: Students majoring in Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics are strongly encouraged to select IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems. IS 1413 is required for Accounting majors. |
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Students may elect to substitute MAT 1093 Precalculus for MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business. Students electing to take MAT 1093 will need to meet prerequisites or achieve satisfactory performance on a placement examination. Visit UTSA Testing Services for more information regarding math placement exams.
In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements and the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), all candidates for the degree must complete the following degree requirements.
Gateway Course
Students pursuing the B.B.A. degree in Information Systems, whether they are a declared major or a business studies pathway student, must successfully complete the business math gateway course MAT 1053 (TCCN MATH 1324) or equivalent with a grade of "C-" or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W,” or by taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change his, her or their major outside of business. Upon the second failed attempt students will be changed to undeclared (UND) and will not be eligible for a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) or a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Major Requirements | 27 | |
Unlocking Cyber | ||
Programming Languages I with Scripting | ||
Programming Languages II with Java | ||
Database Management for Information Systems | ||
Application Development | ||
Telecommunications and Networking | ||
Systems Analysis and Design | ||
Advanced Topics in Information Systems | ||
Cloud Computing | ||
B. Support Work | 60 | |
Business Common Body of Knowledge (51 SCH) (9 SCH Satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements) | ||
Option 1. Non-Track | ||
Students not selecting a track must complete 9 semester credit hours of upper-division IS courses which may include only ONE of the following two course choices: | ||
Essentials of Technology Management | ||
or MOT 4143 | Introduction to Project Management | |
Option 2. Track | ||
IT Project Management Track | ||
Choose three courses from the list below: | ||
Agile Project Management | ||
Essentials of Technology Management | ||
Introduction to Project Management | ||
Project Management Certification | ||
Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation | ||
Analytics Track | ||
Choose three courses from the list below: | ||
Applied Big Data with Machine Learning | ||
Natural Language Processing | ||
Advanced Database Concepts and Applications | ||
Visualization in Business Analytics | ||
Business Intelligence and Analytics | ||
Pre-Ph.D. Track | ||
Introduction to Academic Research | ||
Honors Thesis (6 hours) | ||
Total Credit Hours | 87 |
Course Sequence Guide for B.B.A. Degree in Information Systems
This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate business degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.
Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (core and CBK) | 3 |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
IS 1003 | Unlocking Cyber (major) | 3 |
American History (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business (core and CBK) 1 | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (core) | 3 |
IS 1403 or IS 1413 | Business Information Systems Fluency (CBK) or Excel for Business Information Systems | 3 |
IS 2053 | Programming Languages I with Scripting (major) | 3 |
American History (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I (CBK) | 3 |
ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
IS 2063 | Programming Languages II with Java (major) | 3 |
MS 1023 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (CBK) | 3 |
Creative Arts (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II (CBK) | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management (CBK) | 3 |
MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (CBK) | 3 |
MGT 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development (CBK) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
IS 3063 | Database Management for Information Systems (major) | 3 |
IS 3413 | Telecommunications and Networking (major) | 3 |
MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology (CBK) | 3 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) | 3 | |
Life & Physical Sciences (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
IS 3073 | Application Development (major) | 3 |
FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance (CBK) | 3 |
IS 4233 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Life & Physical Sciences (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
IS 4053 | Systems Analysis and Design (major) | 3 |
GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
Upper-division IS elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (support work in major) | 3 | |
Government-Political Science (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
IS 4063 | Advanced Topics in Information Systems (major) | 3 |
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy (CBK) | 3 |
Upper-division IS elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (support work in major) | 3 | |
Upper-division IS elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (support work in major) | 3 | |
Government-Political Science (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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Carlos Alvarez College of Business students should take MAT 1053, MAT 1133 and ECO 2023 to satisfy both Core Curriculum and CBK requirements.
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Cyber Security
The minimum number of semester credit hours for the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Cyber Security is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.
The B.B.A. degree in Cyber Security is also offered in a 100 percent online format. Students pursuing the 100 percent online format must fulfill all degree requirements in the same manner as residential students, however, the tracks are not offered in the 100 percent online format. Online students must select the non-track option (Option 1).
All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements, and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.B.A. degree in Cyber Security must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students.
MAT 1053 and MAT 1133 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics (020) and the core requirement in the Component Area Option (090). ECO 2023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences (080).
MAT 1053, MAT 1133 and ECO 2023 may be used to satisfy both Core Curriculum requirements and Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements.
All degrees in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business require 120 hours. If students elect to take a course that satisfies both a Core and CACOB requirement, students may need to take an additional course to meet the 120 hours.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
and one of the following two courses: | ||
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
Communication | 6 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
Creative Arts | 3 | |
American History | 6 | |
Government-Political Science | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Component Area Option | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 42 |
Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
All students seeking a B.B.A. degree in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business must complete the following Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses in addition to the Core Curriculum.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement) | 3 |
FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance | 3 |
GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
IS 1403 | Business Information Systems Fluency | 3 |
or IS 1413 | Excel for Business Information Systems | |
IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement. This course is not required for Actuarial Science majors) 1 | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business (satisfies Mathematics or Component Area Option Core Curriculum requirement, Actuarial Science majors must take MAT 1214 in lieu of MAT 1133) | 3 |
MGT 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development | 3 |
MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy (taken in semester of graduation) | 3 |
MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MS 1023 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3003 in lieu of MS 1023) | 3 |
MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3513 in lieu of MS 3043) | 3 |
MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology | 3 |
Note: Students majoring in Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics are strongly encouraged to select IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems. IS 1413 is required for Accounting majors. |
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Students may elect to substitute MAT 1093 Precalculus for MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business. Students electing to take MAT 1093 will need to meet prerequisites or achieve satisfactory performance on a placement examination. Visit UTSA Testing Services for more information regarding math placement exams.
In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements and the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), all candidates for the degree must complete the following degree requirements.
Gateway Course
Students pursuing the B.B.A. degree in Cyber Security, whether they are a declared major or a business studies pathway student, must successfully complete the business math gateway course MAT 1053 (TCCN MATH 1324) or equivalent with a grade of "C-" or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W,” or by taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change his, her or their major outside of business. Upon the second failed attempt students will be changed to undeclared (UND) and will not be eligible for a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) or a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Major Requirements | 27 | |
Unlocking Cyber | ||
Programming Languages I with Scripting | ||
Programming Languages II with Java | ||
Operating Systems Security | ||
Telecommunications and Networking | ||
Network Security | ||
Information Assurance and Security | ||
Intrusion Detection and Incident Response | ||
Cyber Security Capstone | ||
B. Support Work | 60 | |
Business Common Body of Knowledge (51 SCH) (9 SCH Satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements) | ||
Option 1. Non-Track (students in the 100 percent online program must choose this option) | ||
Choose 3 courses from the list below: | ||
Secure Mobile App Development | ||
Cyber Crime Investigation Principles | ||
Networking Fundamentals | ||
Cyber Law and Legal System | ||
Cyber Operations | ||
Natural Language Processing | ||
Wide Area Networks | ||
Emerging Network Technologies | ||
Cloud Computing | ||
Web Application Security | ||
Cyber Security Policy, Compliance, and Risk Assessment | ||
Digital Forensic Analysis I | ||
Industrial Control Systems | ||
Digital Forensic Analysis II | ||
Malware Analysis | ||
Cyber Attack and Defend I | ||
Independent Study | ||
Internship in Cyber Security | ||
Agile Project Management | ||
or MOT 4023 | Essentials of Technology Management | |
or MOT 4143 | Introduction to Project Management | |
Cyber Attack and Defend II | ||
Mobile Forensics | ||
Option 2. Track | ||
Cyber Operator Track (9 semester credit hours) | ||
Choose 3 courses from the list below: | ||
Cyber Operations | ||
Digital Forensic Analysis I | ||
Industrial Control Systems | ||
Cyber Attack and Defend I | ||
Cyber Attack and Defend II | ||
Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner Track (9 semester credit hours) | ||
Choose 3 courses from the list below: | ||
Cyber Law and Legal System | ||
Emerging Network Technologies | ||
Cyber Security Policy, Compliance, and Risk Assessment | ||
Essentials of Technology Management | ||
Forensics Analyst Track (9 semester credit hours) | ||
Choose 3 courses from the list below: | ||
Cyber Crime Investigation Principles | ||
Digital Forensic Analysis I | ||
Digital Forensic Analysis II | ||
Malware Analysis | ||
Network Operations Specialist Track (9 semester credit hours) | ||
Choose 3 courses from the list below: | ||
Networking Fundamentals | ||
Wide Area Networks | ||
Emerging Network Technologies | ||
Cloud Computing | ||
Industrial Control Systems | ||
Secure Software Analyst Track (9 semester credit hours) | ||
Choose 3 courses from the list below: | ||
Secure Mobile App Development | ||
Application Development | ||
Agile Project Management | ||
Cloud Computing | ||
Web Application Security | ||
Malware Analysis | ||
Pre-Ph.D. Track | ||
Introduction to Academic Research | ||
Honors Thesis (6 hours) | ||
Total Credit Hours | 87 |
Course Sequence Guide for B.B.A. Degree in Cyber Security
This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate business degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.
Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (core and CBK) | 3 |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
IS 1003 | Unlocking Cyber (major) | 3 |
American History (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (core and CBK) 1 | 3 |
IS 1403 or IS 1413 | Business Information Systems Fluency (CBK) or Excel for Business Information Systems | 3 |
IS 2053 | Programming Languages I with Scripting (major) | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business (core and CBK) 1 | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (core) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I (CBK) | 3 |
ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics (CBK) | 3 |
American History (core) | 3 | |
IS 2063 | Programming Languages II with Java (major) | 3 |
Life & Physical Sciences (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management (CBK) | 3 |
IS 3413 | Telecommunications and Networking (major) | 3 |
MGT 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development | 3 |
MS 1023 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (CBK) | 3 |
Life & Physical Sciences (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
IS 3033 | Operating Systems Security (major) | 3 |
IS 3513 | Information Assurance and Security (major) | 3 |
MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (CBK) | 3 |
Government-Political Science (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
IS 3423 | Network Security (major) | 3 |
IS 3523 | Intrusion Detection and Incident Response (major) | 3 |
FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance (CBK) | 3 |
MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Upper-division IS elective (support work in major) (must be approved Cyber Security content) | 3 | |
Upper-division IS elective (support work in major) (must be approved Cyber Security content) | 3 | |
Government-Political Science (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy (CBK) | 3 |
MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology | 3 |
IS 4893 | Cyber Security Capstone | 3 |
Upper-division IS elective (support work in major) (must be approved Cyber Security content) | 3 | |
Creative Arts (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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Carlos Alvarez College of Business students should take MAT 1053, MAT 1133 and ECO 2023 to satisfy both Core Curriculum and CBK requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Cyber Analytics
The minimum number of semester credit hours for the Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Cyber Analytics is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.
All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Applied Cyber Analytics must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students.
EGR 1403 should be used to satisfy the Component Area Option (090). MAT 1093 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics (020).
All degrees in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business require 120 hours. If students elect to take a course that satisfies both a Core and CACOB requirement, students may need to take an additional course to meet the 120 hours.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
and one of the following two courses: | ||
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
Communication | 6 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
Creative Arts | 3 | |
American History | 6 | |
Government-Political Science | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Component Area Option | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 42 |
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Major Requirements | 77 | |
1. Mathematics and technical writing | ||
Technical Communication (satisfies Component Area Option Core Curriculum requirement) 1 | ||
Precalculus (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement) 1 | ||
Calculus I | ||
Calculus II | ||
Special Studies in Mathematics (Topic: Vector Calculus) | ||
2. Required quantitative courses | ||
Database Management for Information Systems | ||
Applied Big Data with Machine Learning | ||
Natural Language Processing (Natural Language Processing) | ||
Visualization in Business Analytics | ||
Business Intelligence and Analytics | ||
Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics | ||
Applied Statistics | ||
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R | ||
3. Required cyber security courses | ||
Unlocking Cyber | ||
Programming Languages I with Scripting | ||
Operating Systems Security | ||
Telecommunications and Networking | ||
Network Security | ||
Information Assurance and Security | ||
Intrusion Detection and Incident Response | ||
Cyber Operations | ||
Cloud Computing | ||
4. Required applied cyber analytics courses | ||
Cyber Analytics Policy, Law and Ethics (Cyber analytics policy, law and ethics) | ||
Cyber Analytics I (Cyber Analytics I) | ||
Cyber Analytics II (Cyber Analytics II) | ||
B. Support Work | 6 | |
Choose 2 courses from BBA Cyber Security Major support work list | ||
Total Credit Hours | 83 |
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EGR 1403 and MAT 1093 may be applied to 6 semester credit hours of the University Core Curriculum.
Students are highly encouraged to take Cyber Attack & Defend I & II (IS 4543 and IS 4553) as support work in major if they plan to pursue employment opportunities that involve proactive threat hunting, penetration testing, or intelligence analysis. Students are highly encouraged to take Application Development (IS 3073) as support work in major if they plan to purse employment opportunities that involve programming and/or security development operations (secdevops).
Course Sequence Guide for B.S. Degree in Applied Cyber Analytics
This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate business degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.
Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business (core) | 3 |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus (020 core) 1 | 3 |
IS 1003 | Unlocking Cyber | 3 |
American History (060 core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (010 core) | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
IS 2053 | Programming Languages I with Scripting | 3 |
American History (060 core) | 3 | |
Life & Physical Sciences (030 core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication (CAO core) 1 | 3 |
MAT 1224 | Calculus II | 4 |
IS 3413 | Telecommunications and Networking | 3 |
MS 3003 | Visualization in Business Analytics | 3 |
STA 3003 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
MAT 4953 | Special Studies in Mathematics (Topic: Vector Calculus) | 3 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture (040 core) | 3 | |
IS 3513 | Information Assurance and Security | 3 |
IS 3063 | Database Management for Information Systems | 3 |
STA 4233 | Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
IS 3423 | Network Security | 3 |
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (070 core) | 3 |
MS 3073 | Business Intelligence and Analytics | 3 |
Life & Physical Sciences (030 core) | 3 | |
IS 4023 | Applied Big Data with Machine Learning | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
IS 3523 | Intrusion Detection and Incident Response | 3 |
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society (070 core) | 3 |
MS 3313 | Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics | 3 |
IS 3543 | Cyber Analytics Policy, Law and Ethics | 3 |
IS 4043 | Natural Language Processing | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
IS 4233 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
IS 3033 | Operating Systems Security | 3 |
IS 4443 | Cyber Analytics I | 3 |
CYA Elective | 3 | |
Social & Behavioral Sciences (080 core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
IS 3833 | Cyber Operations | 3 |
IS 4503 | Cyber Analytics II | 3 |
CYA Elective | 3 | |
Creative Arts (050 core) | 3 | |
Free elective | 1 | |
Credit Hours | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
- Minor in Cyber Security
- Minor in Digital Forensics
- Minor in Information Systems
- Minor in Network and Data Center Management
- Minor in Technology Management for Nonbusiness Majors
Minor in Cyber Security
The Minor in Cyber Security is open to all majors in the University. A student majoring in Information Systems will be required to take 18 semester credit hours of coursework.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Required courses | 12 | |
Telecommunications and Networking | ||
Network Security | ||
Information Assurance and Security | ||
Intrusion Detection and Incident Response | ||
B. Elective courses | 6 | |
*Other majors may be required to take additional hours to meet prerequisites depending on their academic background. | ||
Select two of the following: | ||
Operating Systems Security | ||
Secure Mobile App Development | ||
Application Development | ||
Cyber Crime Investigation Principles | ||
Networking Fundamentals | ||
Cyber Law and Legal System | ||
Cyber Operations | ||
Natural Language Processing | ||
Agile Project Management | ||
Wide Area Networks | ||
Emerging Network Technologies | ||
Cloud Computing | ||
Web Application Security | ||
Cyber Security Policy, Compliance, and Risk Assessment | ||
Digital Forensic Analysis I | ||
Industrial Control Systems | ||
Digital Forensic Analysis II | ||
Malware Analysis | ||
Cyber Attack and Defend I | ||
Cyber Attack and Defend II | ||
Mobile Forensics | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
To declare a Minor in Cyber Security, obtain advice, or seek approval of course substitutions for course requirements, students must consult their academic advisor.
Minor in Digital Forensics
The Minor in Digital Forensics is open to all majors in the University. A student majoring in Information Systems and Cyber Security will be required to take 18 semester credit hours of coursework.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Required courses | 12 | |
Cyber Crime Investigation Principles | ||
Cyber Law and Legal System | ||
Digital Forensic Analysis I | ||
Digital Forensic Analysis II | ||
*Other majors may be required to take additional hours to meet prerequisites depending on their academic background. | ||
Elective courses-Select two from the following courses: | 6 | |
Introduction to Forensic Science | ||
Intrusion Detection and Incident Response | ||
Malware Analysis | ||
Mobile Forensics | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
To declare a Minor in Digital Forensics, obtain advice, or seek approval of course substitutions for course requirements, students must consult their academic advisor.
Minor in Information Systems
The Minor in Information Systems is open to all majors in the University. The number of semester credit hours required for a student in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business is 18. Other students may be required to take additional hours depending on their academic background.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Required courses | 18 | |
Unlocking Cyber | ||
Programming Languages I with Scripting | ||
Principles of Information Systems for Management | ||
Database Management for Information Systems | ||
Telecommunications and Networking | ||
Systems Analysis and Design | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
To declare a Minor in Information Systems, obtain advice, or seek approval of course substitutions for course requirements, students must consult their academic advisor.
Minor in Network and Data Center Management
The Minor in Network and Data Center Management is open to all majors in the University. A student majoring in Information Systems or Cyber Security will be required to take 18 semester credit hours of coursework. Other majors may be required to take additional hours to meet prerequisites depending on their academic background.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Required courses | 18 | |
Networking Fundamentals | ||
Information Assurance and Security | ||
Intrusion Detection and Incident Response | ||
Data Center Infrastructure Planning | ||
Emerging Network Technologies | ||
Introduction to Project Management | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
To declare a Minor in Network and Data Center Management, obtain advice, or seek approval of course substitutions for course requirements, students must consult with their academic advisor.
Minor in Technology Management for Nonbusiness Majors
The Minor in Technology Management for nonbusiness majors is only open to nonbusiness majors in the University. The number of required semester credit hours for this minor is 18.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Required Courses | 15 | |
Foundations of Accounting | ||
Survey of Finance | ||
Principles of Marketing | ||
Essentials of Technology Management | ||
Introduction to Project Management | ||
B. Elective course | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | ||
Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation | ||
Disruptive Innovations | ||
Logistics Management | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
To declare a Minor in Technology Management, obtain advice, and seek approval of course substitutions for course requirements, students must consult with their academic advisor.
Information Systems (IS) Courses
IS 1003. Unlocking Cyber. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Cybersecurity is a relevant topic for everyone today, personally and professionally. This three-hour course covers core security terminology and concepts and discusses current challenges and threats faced by individuals, organizations, and nations through current topics, case studies, and hands-on labs, and career profiles. We introduce a few tools of the trade to familiarize students with the problem-solving techniques and analytical skills needed for cybersecurity and related degree programs, and with the aim of increasing awareness of the field and its critical importance to our world. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; LRB1 $15.41; DL01 $75.
IS 1403. Business Information Systems Fluency. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = BCIS 1305)
This course concentrates on a set of core computing skills that are essential to student success, such as using e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, basic data management, presentation software and on- and off-campus internet resources. Microsoft Office is required to complete the projects assigned in the course. This is an online course. All coursework (lessons, exams, and projects) is completed online. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; DL01 $75; LRB1 $15.41.
IS 1413. Excel for Business Information Systems. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course concentrates on the use of Microsoft Office Excel as a tool for organizing, presenting, and analyzing data. This is an online course. All coursework (lessons, exams, and projects) is completed online. Microsoft Excel is required to complete the projects assigned in the course. Successful completion of this course will help prepare the student for taking the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office Excel Core exam. Students who are MOS certified or have taken an equivalent course that specifically prepares students for the MOS Excel exam can petition for exemption for the course. Students in quantitative majors (such as Accounting, Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Management Science, and Statistics and Data Science) are strongly encouraged to take this course in lieu of IS 1403. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; DL01 $75; LRB1 $15.41.
IS 2053. Programming Languages I with Scripting. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: IS 1003 with a grade of "C-" or better.
This course introduces programming logic and constructs in Python and basic command line scripting in Linux and Windows environments. Control structures, arithmetic and logical operators, functions, arrays, regular expressions, classes/objects, and exception handling are covered in Python. Students will also write Bash and PowerShell scripts to execute basic processes and tasks. The emphasis will be on building problem solving and coding skills that apply to any language. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; LRB1 $15.41; DL01 $75.
IS 2063. Programming Languages II with Java. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: IS 2053 with a grade of "C-" or better.
The course focuses on high-level programming constructs through the Java programming language. Students will apply an object-oriented framework to business and security problems using data structures, built-in libraries, file processing, and exception handling, and become familiar with concepts such as inheritance, polymorphism, and generics. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; LRB1 $15.41; DL01 $75.
IS 3003. Principles of Information Systems for Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
An overview of fundamental MIS concepts within a framework for describing and analyzing managerial/organizational information needs. Includes coverage of hardware and software tools, information structures, various types of information systems, and formal problem-solving techniques. Issues related to organizational controls, security, globalization, collaboration, and ethics as a result of changing technologies are discussed. A variety of assessment methods will be assigned to illustrate the use of specific tools and techniques for problem-solving. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
IS 3033. Operating Systems Security. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: IS 2053 (IS 2031 and IS 2033 in previous catalogs).
IS 3033 is a hands-on course with an emphasis on studying real-world cyber security challenges of Operating System (OS). Throughout the course, students will be introduced to the fundamental knowledge of OS such as process scheduling, memory management, I/O device and file systems etc. as well as hands-on approaches to securing and hardening the essential components of a specified OS (Unix-like or Windows). The lab exercises of this course provide students with comprehensive practices on secure operation and maintenance, secure server configuration, system-level firewalls, kernel security module, logging, and anti-malware measures, etc. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fees: DL01 $75, ISCS $75.
IS 3043. Secure Mobile App Development. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: IS 2063 (IS 2041 and IS 2043 in previous catalogs), or the instructor's consent.
As mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets become ubiquitous, the demand for mobile apps and developers who specialize in mobile technology also surges. This course teaches students how to develop a mobile app in an advanced development environment (e.g., Android Studio) and principles of secure software engineering. The course will cover requirements analysis, interface design, functionality development, testing vulnerabilities, data security and other secure software design strategies with a focus on the usability of mobile apps in the real world. This course can be an elective for the information systems major and cyber security major and minor. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 3053. Fundamentals of Cyber Security. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course covers core cyber security terminology, concepts, and challenges faced by individuals, organizations, and nations through case studies and discussions. Application to business environments will be emphasized with hands-on exercises in areas such as network/device security hygiene, search techniques, incident response, and risk assessment. The overall aim of the course is to familiarize students with security techniques and strategies needed across a broad range of industry sectors. Credit for this course cannot be counted toward the B.B.A. in Information Systems or the B.B.A. in Cyber Security. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 3063. Database Management for Information Systems. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 2053 (IS 2031 and IS 2033 in previous catalogs).
A study of database management systems (DBMS) features, functions, and architecture, including database conceptual design, data models, entity relationship diagrams, database query design, and database administration. A contemporary DBMS product such as MS SQL Server will be used to illustrate principles in a relational database. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fees: ISCS $75; DL01 $75.
IS 3073. Application Development. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 2063 (IS 2041 and IS 2043 in previous catalogs).
This course examines the challenges, techniques, and methodologies involved with updating, maintaining, and testing software applications and packages. Students will analyze cases that address implementation and deployment issues; analysis and testing of code will be included. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 3413. Telecommunications and Networking. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Includes an in-depth look at basic telecommunications terminology and concepts. Introduction to voice and data networks, signaling and multiplexing. Includes comparisons of network topologies, protocol fundamentals, and architectures. Ethernet, IEEE 802.11x, TCP/IP, dedicated circuit, and VPN technologies are introduced. Network security fundamentals are explored. (Formerly titled "Introduction to Telecommunications for Business." Same as IS 6113. Credit cannot be earned for both IS 3413 and IS 6113.) Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fees: DL01 $75, ISCS $75.
IS 3423. Network Security. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3413 with a grade of "C-" or better or consent of instructor and Department Chair.
The course provides a foundation in networking technologies that are core to creating secure networks. Topics included in this course are basic cryptography, secure networking protocols, logical and physical security management and security devices. Relation between these technologies and operational and implementation issues for these technologies will also be discussed. (Formerly titled "Secure Network Design.") Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fees: DL01 $75, ISCS $75.
IS 3433. Cyber Crime Investigation Principles. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
The digital forensic investigation process involves organizational preparation, incident response, data collection, data analysis, and communication of findings. This course will teach students how to prepare for incidents, how to respond to incidents, and how to reliably collect digital data. Students will be introduced to various types of storage media and sources of volatile data. Students will also be introduced to forensic accounting principles and practices as well as fundamental legal issues related to digital forensics. (Formerly titled "Introduction to Digital Forensics.") Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fees: ISCS $75; DL01 $75.
IS 3453. Networking Fundamentals. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course will focus on the principles of telecommunication with particular emphasis on networking. Networking and transmission protocols will be emphasized. Both IPv4 and IPv6 will be included. This class will also include the hardware side of the network. The role of servers, switches, and routers will be included. Security will be introduced. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.
IS 3513. Information Assurance and Security. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3413 or IS 3453 with a grade of "C-" or better or consent of instructor.
This course will provide the student the opportunity to learn about the basic elements that comprise Information Assurance Security. An in-depth presentation of information assurance topics such as fraud, eavesdropping, traffic analysis, intrusion detection and prevention, hacking, viruses, cryptography, risk management, and secure architectures will be discussed. (Formerly IS 4453. Same as IS 6213. Credit can only be earned for one of the following: IS 6213, IS 3513, and IS 4453.) Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fees: DL01 $75, ISCS $75.
IS 3523. Intrusion Detection and Incident Response. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3513 with a grade of "C-" or better.
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to learn about the elements that comprise intrusion detection and incident response. It provides an in-depth look at intrusion detection methodologies, tools, and approaches to handling intrusions when they occur. It examines the laws that address cyber crime and intellectual property issues, and includes a study of proper computer and network forensics procedures to aid in the identification and tracking of intruders and in the potential prosecution of criminal activity. (Same as IS 6223. Credit cannot be earned for both IS 6223 and IS 3523.) Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fees: DL01 $75, ISCS $75.
IS 3533. Cyber Law and Legal System. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
An introductory course in laws and legal issues that affect law enforcement, businesses, and investigators related to the preservation, collection, and analysis of digital data. Students will examine computer crime laws, civil and criminal laws that often involve electronic evidence, search and seizure of electronic evidence, judicial issues involving the admissibility of electronic evidence and related testimony, and legal issues involved with electronic surveillance. (Same as IS 6763. Credit cannot be earned for both IS 3533 and IS 6763.) Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.
IS 3543. Cyber Analytics Policy, Law and Ethics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
There are numerous policy, legal, and ethical issues that surround the collection, warehousing, and analysis of cyber data, which includes both system and user data. Further, there are policy and legal issues that impact whether data even exists to be collected and analyzed. Students will be given the opportunity to learn how to write, implement, and apply cyber analytics policy. Legal permissions and constraints involving electronic data collection, aggregation, and analysis will be discussed. Critical analysis exercises will be provided involving privacy concerns and ethical issues that arise with cyber. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 3833. Cyber Operations. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3523 with a grade of "C-" or better.
This course investigates cyber operations, defining terms and discussing modern defensive and offensive cyber security strategies. Enterprise-level network protection will be addressed in the context of the cyber security operations center (CSOC), to include capabilities and technologies as well as organization and policies. Offensive cyber operations will be discussed in the context of red teaming and aggressor operations. Recent/current events will be examined as case studies. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: ISCS $75.
IS 4023. Applied Big Data with Machine Learning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 2053.
This course provides an overview of machine learning techniques to explore, analyze, and leverage data. Students will be introduced to tools and algorithms they can use to create machine learning (ML) models that learn from data, and to scale those models up to big data problems. ML concepts covered include neural networks, support vector machines, and random forests. This course emphasizes a focus on the three major steps in the data analysis pipeline: 1) Data collection methods and techniques, 2) Data storing and feature engineering methods, and 3) Data modeling (supervised and unsupervised methods). The language of choice for this course is Python, along with the use of libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Sklearn, Matplotlib, BeautifulSoup, and Selenium. RDBMS and SQL concepts are covered as aspects of data storing. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: ISCS $75.
IS 4043. Natural Language Processing. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 2053.
Natural Language Processing (NLP) employs computational tools to process, understand, and communicate using human (natural) language. NLP is a multi-disciplinary subject applicable to computation social science, humanities, biomedical informatics, business, cybersecurity, and a wide range of other fields. In this class, students will (1) gain hands-on experience implementing traditional NLP applications, including, but not limited to, text classification, part-of-speech tagging, parsing, coreference resolution, and machine translation, and (2) practice applying NLP techniques to real-world problems. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4053. Systems Analysis and Design. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3063 with a grade of "C-" or better.
An introduction to systems theory and development techniques. Topics include problem definition, system development life cycle, feasibility analyses, project management, and system models. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.
IS 4063. Advanced Topics in Information Systems. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: 15 semester credit hours of information systems courses (excluding IS 1403 and IS 3003).
Survey of recent developments in information technology. Analysis will focus on applications in the business community and theoretical developments that relate to those applications. Ordinarily taken during semester of graduation. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: ISCS $75; DL01 $75.
IS 4083. Agile Project Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This introductory course presents concepts and techniques for leading agile teams in many types of projects including software development, engineering, construction, product development, as well as science and technology focused efforts. The course will give students the opportunity to develop an agile mindset and a range of adaptive skills including agile methods, practices and values that are associated with achieving higher levels of performance and customer satisfaction. This course is structured around the concepts and skills covered in the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) PMI-ACP certification exam. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4143. Wide Area Networks. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3413 with a grade of "C-" or better or consent of instructor.
This course explores telecommunication technologies associated with wide area networks. Technologies such as frame relay, MPLS, SD-WAN and VPN tunneling will be studied. The role of common carriers, leased lines and associated security and quality of service issues will also be discussed. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4183. Advanced Database Concepts and Applications. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3063 with a grade of "C-" or better.
Databases play a critical role in the business operations of most organizations. This course provides an in-depth coverage on concepts governing the design and management of database systems. Topics include data modeling, database design, administration, optimization and performance evaluation, SQL language, procedures, functions and triggers. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to design and build modern database systems through a set of hands-on exercises and projects using MS SQL Server, Oracle and other contemporary database software. The course also covers some advanced topics such as database security, database connectivity and Web applications. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: ISCS $75.
IS 4213. Data Center Infrastructure Planning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3413 with a grade of "C-" or better or consent of instructor.
The purpose of this class will be to explore the electrical power, air conditioning, and fire suppressant requirements of a data center. Electrical grids, standby generators, and uninterruptible power supplies will be discussed. The course explores the various aspects of power quality, interruption of service, voltage flicker and control, voltage swells and sags and power surges. Air conditioning requirements and methods will also be included. Fire suppressant techniques will also be part of the class. A comprehensive project involving the design of the data center to include these three major issues will be part of the class. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4223. Emerging Network Technologies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Cloud computing has become popular in industry. This class will look at what it is and how it works. Security issues will be an important part of the course. Other topics include virtual machines, storage area networks, software defined networks, and remote systems management. New wireless technologies along with new data storage and retrieval techniques will be included. New hardware will also be included. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fees: DL01 $75; ISCS $75.
IS 4233. Cloud Computing. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
The course provides an introduction to cloud computing and cloud security. Architectural principles, methodologies, and best practices are discussed. The course covers the foundational principles required to securely operate in the cloud, including cloud security architecture, guiding security design principles, design patterns and workflows, industry standards, and applied technologies. Real-world case studies and exercises are included to emphasize the topics covered. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fees: BISP $20; BTSI $15; LRB1 $21; DL01 $75.
IS 4443. Cyber Analytics I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: IS 4023 or equivalent, and IS 3523.
This integrative course will build upon students’ cybersecurity and data analytics knowledge. Students will be given an opportunity to gain valuable experience with industry standard tools, platforms, and business processes for collecting, curating, sharing, and analyzing cyber data to proactively hunt for, reactively respond to, and investigate cyber threats. Analysis of low-level data from a wide variety of devices and sensors onto cyber threat frameworks for sense making in triaging and event reconstruction will be presented. Students will have an opportunity to gain extensive hands-on experience with proprietary and open-source cyber analytics tools. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4463. Web Application Security. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3513 with a grade of "C-" or better or consent of instructor.
The security issues related to web applications will be discussed in this course. Topics include web application authentication, authorization, as well as browser and web database security principles. Various web application security attack types such as code injection, cross-site scripting, and cross-site request forgery will be studied. The course will also include discussions about business aspects that contribute to a secure web-based transaction environment. (Formerly titled "Secure Electronic Commerce." Same as IS 6463. Credit cannot be earned for both IS 6463 and IS 4463.) Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fees: DL01 $75, ISCS $75.
IS 4473. Cyber Security Policy, Compliance, and Risk Assessment. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course will examine how policies, compliance, and risk assessments affect information assurance and cyber security practices. This course will align security with business strategy through the identification and development of administrative, physical, and technical policies to mitigate risk exposure, minimize liability, and maintain regulatory compliance for global organizations, government entities, and key industry sectors such as healthcare and finance. Cyber security frameworks, implementation issues, and current case studies will be included along with hands-on policy writing. (Same as IS 6473. Credit cannot be earned for both IS 6473 and IS 4473.) Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
IS 4483. Digital Forensic Analysis I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Students may not enroll without 60 credit hours completed and without nine (9) hours of upper-division IS and/or CS coursework.
An introductory course in digital forensic analysis. This course examines the fundamental data structures, software tools, and forensic analysis techniques commonly used to locate and recover trace evidence of crimes involving computers. This course focuses on file system forensic analysis of computer hosts and associated media. The tools of collecting, examining, and evaluating data in an effort to establish intent, culpability, motive, means, methods, and loss resulting from such crimes will be examined. (Same as IS 6483. Credit cannot be earned for both IS 4483 and IS 6483.) Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: BISP $20; BTSI $15.41; LRB1 $15.41; DL01 $75. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4503. Cyber Analytics II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 4443.
This capstone course integrates cybersecurity and data analytics knowledge. Students focus on the human aspect of cyber analytics, both behavioral analytics involving users and threat actors, as well as the humans to which findings need to be presented and communicated from a risk, intelligence, and business perspectives. Students will be given an opportunity to learn how to apply cyber analytics concepts holistically across multiple contexts. Additionally, students will explore advanced topics, such as the role of artificial intelligence in increasingly autonomous cyber systems for intrusion detection, prevention, investigation, attribution, and other current and potential uses. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4513. Industrial Control Systems. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3513 with a grade of “C-” or better, or consent of instructor and Department Chair.
Many of the critical infrastructure systems contain a system control and data acquisition (SCADA) component. Frequently, the control systems are remotely accessed and therefore become the focal point for attack. This course examines the control system components from the standpoint of vulnerability and protection. System architectures will be discussed. Current events will also be part of the class. (Formerly titled "Cyber and Physical Systems." Same as IS 6513. Credit cannot be earned for both IS 6513 and IS 4513.) Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: ISCS $75.
IS 4523. Digital Forensic Analysis II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 4483.
This course examines advanced digital forensic analysis topics, tools, techniques, and control mechanisms. Advanced topics include operating system artifacts, non-standard file systems, mobile devices, malware, and volatile memory. Students will gain experience with state-of-the-art forensics tools and techniques needed to successfully investigate illegal activities perpetuated through the use of information technology. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fees: DL01 $75, ISCS $75.
IS 4533. Malware Analysis. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 3033 with a grade of "C-" or better, or instructor's consent.
This class is designed to introduce students to concepts, tools, and techniques associated with modern malicious code analysis. The course will examine the methods employed by malicious actors to prevent analysis and neutralization of their exploits and discuss ways of leveraging resources and tools to effectively examine malicious code. Safe handling practices for malware analysis such as sandboxing, virtualization, and system isolation will be taught/practiced throughout the course. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: ISCS $75.
IS 4543. Cyber Attack and Defend I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: IS 3413 or the instructor's consent; students may not enroll without 60 credit hours completed and without nine (9) hours of upper-division IS and/or CS coursework.
This course will bridge the concepts of implementing a secure network with actual cyber threats. Students will learn the necessary skills to implement key IT system components, create security policies, and understand the background of what hackers do to mandate such security measures. Students will conduct red team assessments against common infrastructure components, and monitor residual effects of attacks. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fees: ISCS $75; DL01 $75.
IS 4553. Cyber Attack and Defend II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 4543.
This course will build on the cyber themes and skillsets learned in prior classes to conduct threat hunts to detect advanced persistent threats. Students will learn the necessary skills to detect networking, operating system, and application-level exploitation. Students will utilize advanced community penetration testing tools to emulate advanced persistent threats. Students will leverage community security monitoring and log management tools to conduct threat hunting. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4563. Mobile Forensics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IS 4483.
This course is a project-driven, hands-on study of mobile devices from a forensics perspective. Students will implement various techniques to collect and analyze information from mobile devices used in forensic investigations. Students will learn fundamental mobile device concepts, techniques, and tools needed to acquire and analyze common mobile devices in a forensically sound manner. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4893. Cyber Security Capstone. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: IS 3513 with a grade of "C-" or better and 18 hours of upper level IS courses, excluding IS 3003.
This course should be taken during the final semester. This course builds upon the material in prior cyber security classes with an examination of the cybersecurity tactics, techniques, and procedures involved in executing cyber security in various business settings. Students are required to integrate their functional knowledge and understanding of the global cyber threat environment with advanced cybersecurity techniques, and determine effective ways to reduce risk, detect intrusions, and resolve complex breaches so that organizations can operate in high threat environments. Strong problem solving skills, creative analytical procedures, and effective communication in current cybersecurity scenarios are emphasized. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisites: Approval in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.
Independent research in a management of technology topic under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree. Differential Tuition: $42.
IS 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: A 3.0 Carlos Alvarez College of Business grade point average, and approval in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College.
Independent research in an information systems topic under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4933. Internship in Information Systems. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: 6 semester credit hours of information systems courses (excluding IS 1403 and IS 3003), a 2.5 UTSA grade point average, and approval in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Associate/Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.
Directed internship of at least 200 hours of work under the supervision of a professional providing students with opportunities to apply concepts, principles, and techniques learned in the classroom. Written report required. A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration. Internship may not be repeated for credit. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4943. Internship in Cyber Security. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: 6 semester credit hours of information systems courses (excluding IS 1403 and IS 3003), a 2.5 UTSA grade point average, and approval in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Associate/Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.
Directed internship of at least 200 hours of work under the supervision of a professional providing students with opportunities to apply concepts, principles, and techniques learned in the classroom. Written report required. A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration. Internship may not be repeated for credit. Differential Tuition: $126.
IS 4953. Special Studies in Information Systems. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
Management of Technology (MOT) Courses
MOT 4023. Essentials of Technology Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This survey course provides an overview of the issues that impact technology management. All technology management subsystems are included: strategy, technology, resource, organizational, project, and people. The course is designed to help students develop the systems thinking necessary to successfully interact with the burgeoning technological world. The course will also provide the opportunity for students to develop the entrepreneurial skills important in managing the design, development, and commercialization of technological goods and services. (Formerly titled "Management of Technology.") Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.
MOT 4143. Introduction to Project Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This introductory course presents concepts and techniques for the management of many types of projects including engineering, construction, product development, as well as science and technology projects. The course is designed to help students develop project planning skills including scope definition, scheduling, cost-estimating and risk assessment. The course will also provide the opportunity for students to develop skills in support of project leadership, team building and communication. Differential Tuition: $126.
MOT 4153. Project Management Certification. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
This course is a comprehensive coverage of project management designed to give students the opportunity to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification exams. The course is structured around the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge and Agile Practice Guide, emphasizing domains, tasks, and enablers associated with the core project management processes as described in PMI’s published exam content outline. Students will also complete diagnostics exam instruments and practice exams. Differential Tuition: $126.
MOT 4203. Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines the issues involved in the strategic management of technology in contemporary business organizations. The course will examine new product development, emerging technologies and product portfolios; and will explore the dynamics of innovation in the firm. Differential Tuition: $126.
MOT 4313. Disruptive Innovations. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This survey course focuses on technologies that may transform society and improve quality of life: the emphasis is on the nexus among biotechnology, information systems, materials, and renewable energy. The course will help students refine the systems thinking necessary to connect technology with users: it investigates the barriers that entrepreneurs face during commercialization. Cooperative learning is a defining characteristic of the course. Differential Tuition: $126.
MOT 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Approval in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.
Independent research in a management of technology topic under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree. Differential Tuition: $42.
MOT 4912. Independent Study. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Approval in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.
Independent research in a management of technology topic under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree. Differential Tuition: $84.
MOT 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Approval in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.
Independent research in a management of technology topic under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree. Differential Tuition: $126.
MOT 4951. Special Studies in Management of Technology. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.
An organized course offering specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree. Differential Tuition: $42. Course fee: DL01 $25.
MOT 4952. Special Studies in Management of Technology. (2-0) 2 Credit Hours.
An organized course offering specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree. Differential Tuition: $84.
MOT 4953. Special Studies in Management of Technology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
An organized course offering specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree. Differential Tuition: $126.