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Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems

BScUndergraduateComputer Science

About This Programme

The Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems program requires that a student complete 123 credits of course work and attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

Course Highlights

  • 123 credit hours
  • Taught in English
  • College of Computing and Informatics
  • Minor required (15 credit hours)
  • Study system: Courses
  • Full-time study

What You'll Study

B.Sc. in Business Information Systems (123 Credits) Credit hours (programme page): • University Requirements (UR): 15 mandatory, 9 elective; 24 in total • College Requirements (CR): 48 mandatory, 6 elective; 54 in total • Program Requirements (PR): 24 mandatory, 6 elective, 15 minor; 45 in total • Total: 84 mandatory, 24 elective, 15 minor; 123 The page does not name the university courses or the minors open to BIS students; the study plan shows eight University Requirements slots and five Minor slots. Study plan (study plan document): The Business Information Systems program encompasses 123 credits hours that are spread over eight semesters and could be completed in four years.

College mandatory courses (48 credit hours)

Sixteen courses.

  • 1440100Mathematics for Business3 credits
  • 1440264Business Statistics3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1440100

  • 0308151Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
  • 0308252Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0301151

  • 0301120Accounting 1: Financial Accounting3 credits
  • 0301211Accounting 2: Managerial Accounting3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0301120

  • 0308230Financial Management3 credits
  • 0302160Principles of Management3 credits
  • 0302170Principles of Marketing3 credits
  • 1503130Introduction to BIS3 credits (3-0:3)

    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of information systems and to the strategic opportunities and challenges presented by these technologies. The course is based on the belief that business opportunities and challenges are best addressed through a fundamental understanding of management and technological concepts. Topics include databases, data communications and networking, local area networking and wireless local area networking technologies, Internet technologies, enterprise systems and IT security. While there is some introduction to technical details, the real impact of this class is gained by understanding the impact of technology on how business is done. Prerequisite: Equivalent to Intro to MIS (0303130)

  • 0302250Legal Environment of Business3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302160

  • 0302350Ethics and Islamic Values in Business3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302250

  • 0302361Operations and Supply Chain Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1440264

  • 0302461Research Methods3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1440264

  • 0302262Organizational Behavior3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302160

  • 0302467Strategic Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: Senior Standing

Introduction to BIS: equivalency Intro to MIS (0303130). Operations and Supply Chain Management (footnote 1): Equivalent to 0302311 Operations Management Research Methods (footnote 2): Equivalent to 0302461 - Business Research Methods and 0302473 - Marketing Research Methods. The list gives Principles of Macroeconomics the prerequisite 0301151; Principles of Microeconomics is listed as 0308151.

Elective core courses

The page’s list of elective core courses; the study plan has two College Electives (6 credit hours).

  • 1503228E-Business3 credits (3-0:3)

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

    The Internet is changing the way companies do business. The course focuses on how business is carried out, including marketing, web design, electronic retailing, the infrastructures in place to support electronic business, the role of social media and virtual communities, and the global economy which it takes place. The course prepares students, as future managers, to critically assess the impact of information systems on the e-business. Students will build their knowledge of the e-business e-commerce world, beginning with developing an understanding the technical and strategic aspects of the online environment. The course also addresses the digital economics and management challenges. Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

  • 1503211Business Analytics3 credits (3-0:3)

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

    The course is an introduction to business analytics. This course will focus on teaching fundamental concepts and tools needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics in organisations. This course will also focus on teaching how to identify, evaluate, and capture business analytic opportunities that create value. Toward this end, students will learn basic analytic methods and analyze case studies on organisations that successfully deployed these techniques. Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

  • 0301327Taxation and Zakat3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0301120

  • 0301425Financial Statements Analysis3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0301120

  • 0308450Money and Banking3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0308252

  • 0308461Credit Analysis & Lending Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0308230

  • 0302383Business and Government3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302160

  • 0302254Business Communication3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0202110

  • 0302215Human Resource Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302160

  • 0302171Consumer Behavior3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302170

  • 0302370International Business3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302160

  • 0302270Management Information Systems3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

  • 0302280Innovation Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302160

  • 0302371Entrepreneurship3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302160

  • 1503132Management of Digital Transformation3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

  • 1503229Information Systems Security3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

  • 1503212Data Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

  • 1503213Business Process Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

Several titles in this list carry codes that other College of Business pages give to other courses (for example 0302280, listed here as Innovation Management, is Public Sector Management there, and 0302371, listed as Entrepreneurship, is Strategic Marketing there); the codes are shown as printed.

BIS mandatory core courses (24 credit hours)

Eight courses, from the page’s course descriptions.

  • 1503230Database Management3 credits (2-2:3)

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

    This course provides students with the theoretical foundation and technical skills required to implement a database solution on a relational database management system using Microsoft Access and Oracle. Topics include Database system architecture; data modeling using the entity-relationship model; storage of databases; SQL query language; basic functional dependencies and normalization for relational database design; relation decomposition. Finally, students will learn how to build, evaluate and test a database application.

  • 1503231Business Programming3 credits (2-2:3)

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

    This course introduces students to fundamental programming and basic file processing concepts as applied to business applications. Topics include problem analysis and algorithm design, programming basic statements (iteration, selection and repetition), simple data structures, data validation, functions and sub-routines, arrays, and file processing. A visual programming language is used to create graphical user interfaces for business applications.

  • 1503330Systems Analysis and Design3 credits (3-0:3)

    This course addresses the multi-phased process for developing information systems. The course covers information systems analysis, design, and development in organizations. The course concentrates on methods, techniques, and tools used to determine information requirements, create software design specifications, and to document these requirements and specifications using the Unified Process (UP) methodology.

  • 1503332Business Data Telecommunication and Networks3 credits (3-0:3)

    This course provides a detailed coverage of system administration in both centralized and distributed information systems installation, operation and maintenance of hardware and software resources. It also presents the technology and management of computer networks, covering types of networks, protocols, and topologies.

  • 1503333Information Security3 credits (3-0:3)

    Prerequisite: 1503332

    This course covers the measures that ensure the security of the computer systems and knowing how to respond to potential violations. Topics covered are computer and network attacks and defense, operating system holes, application security (web, e-mail, databases), viruses, social engineering attacks, privacy, and digital rights management.

  • 1503431Project Management3 credits (3-0:3)

    Prerequisite: 1503230

    This course covers the concepts, techniques, and issues necessary for successful management of projects in business information systems or logistics and supply chains. Technical and behavioral aspects of project management are covered. Major topics include: project selection and approval, cost/benefit analysis, scoping and requirements analysis, resource and risk estimation, planning and scheduling the various project management activities, and project monitoring and control. Students will complete a multi-part semester-long project to apply the concepts and techniques covered in the course.

  • 1503437Internship in BIS3 credits (3-0:3)

    Prerequisite: Students should have completed (75) credit hours and departmental approval

    This course aims to provide the students with practical training in Information Systems with format of reflection while they perform professional internship that enhances their ability to achieve their career objectives. Each student must complete a minimum of six weeks of full-time supervised training in an organization designated by the College in cooperation with the University training office.

  • 1503439Project in BIS3 credits (3-0:3)

    Prerequisite: 1503330 Dept. approval

    This course involves a significant implementation of a business application going through the complete life-cycle of information systems development, and using proper packages/tools. The course is an integration of the coursework completed in programming, databases, systems analysis and design, and project management. Students are expected to analyze, design and implement a solution to a business problem, and present the prototype system at the end of the semester, using the skills and tools and techniques learned throughout their coursework. The project is to be undertaken in small groups to emphasize the importance of teamwork and management.

Program elective courses (6 credit hours)

Two courses (BIS Elective in the study plan), from the page’s course descriptions.

  • 1503310Advanced Business Programming3 credits (3-0:3)

    Prerequisite: 1503231

    This course is designed to teach Java as a tool for business system implementation. The emphasis of the course is on programming constructs and object-oriented concepts. This course will cover; variables, arrays, control structures (if statements, select statement, loops), procedures (subroutines and functions), Object-oriented concepts - classes and objects, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, Graphical User Interface - controls and event-driven programming.

  • 1503347Customer Relationship Management Systems3 credits (3-0:3)

    The aim of this course is to incorporate the role in achieving good customer relationship management with a customer and/or stakeholders. Also this course will enable students to understand the key skills needed to carry out successful customer relationship management, in order to build more productive mutually rewarding relationships with customers and/or stakeholders. The course will also cover how to identify and respond to customers stakeholders needs, expectations issues that both meet their needs and protects the interests of the organization. To understand the skills to communicate with and influence customers stakeholders.

  • 1503430Big Data and Business Intelligence3 credits (3-0:3)

    Prerequisite: 1503230 1503231

    This course combines the Business Intelligence and Big data. It teaches how Business Intelligence is used to improve decision-making. Big data is used to store, process, analyses and making sense of huge volumes of data extracted in many formats and from many sources. Turning data into insights that deliver value - through methodologies, algorithms and approaches for big data analytics. This course will also cover how some of the world's most successful companies use big data and business analytics.

  • 1503441Enterprise Systems3 credits (3-0:3)

    Prerequisite: 1503330

    The course provides an overview of enterprise systems architecture, with particular focus on integration and implementation issues. It provides detailed coverage of planning, designing, implementing, and integrating enterprise information systems. Enterprise software engineering concepts and techniques will also be covered.

  • 1503446Decision Support Systems3 credits (3-0:3)

    This course gives a comprehensive coverage of the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories of managerial decision-making and supporting technologies. It emphasizes teaching students the methods and skills of analyzing, modeling, and solving managerial problems using available computer software support, as well as analyzing, designing, and building decision support systems.

Minor in Business Information Systems (for students of other programmes)

The courses the page lists for the minor in BIS.

  • 1503230Database Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503130

  • 1503231Business Programming3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503130

  • 1503330Systems Analysis and Design3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503230

  • 1503332Business Data Telecom Networks3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503230

  • 1503333Information Security3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503332

  • 1503431Project Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503230

  • 1503310Advanced Business Programming3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503231

  • 1503347Customer Relationship Management Systems3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503230

  • 1503430Big Data and Business Intelligence3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503230 1503231

  • 1503441Enterprise Systems3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503330

  • 1503446Decision Support Systems3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503230

Study plan: Year 1, Semester 1

15 credit hours

  • University Requirements3 credits
  • 0301120Accounting (1): Financial Accounting3 credits
  • 0302160Principles of Management3 credits
  • University Requirements3 credits
  • 1440100Mathematics for Business3 credits

The plan titles Introduction to BIS “Intro. to BIS”, Principles of Macroeconomics “Prin. of Macroeconomics”, Business Data Telecommunication and Networks “Bus. Data Telecom. and Network” and Operations and Supply Chain Management “Operations and Supply Chain Man.”; the page’s titles are used. It numbers the two economics courses 0301151 and 0301252 (the page: 0308151 and 0308252), as printed.

Study plan: Year 1, Semester 2

15 credit hours

  • University Requirements3 credits
  • 0308230Financial Management3 credits
  • 0301211Accounting (2): Managerial Accounting3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0301120

  • 0302170Principles of Marketing3 credits
  • 1503130Introduction to BIS3 credits

Study plan: Year 2, Semester 3

15 credit hours

  • 1503231Business Programming3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

  • 0301151Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
  • University Requirements3 credits
  • University Requirements3 credits
  • College Elective3 credits
  • 1440264Business Statistics3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1440100

The plan heads this semester 15 credits; the courses listed under it total 18.

Study plan: Year 2, Semester 4

15 credit hours

  • 1503230Database Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503130 or 0303130

  • 0301252Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0301151

  • 0302262Organizational Behavior3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302160

  • 0302250Legal Environment of Business3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302160

  • College Elective3 credits

Study plan: Year 3, Semester 5

15 credit hours

  • 1503332Business Data Telecommunication and Networks3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503230

  • University Requirement3 credits
  • 0302361Operations and Supply Chain Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1440264

  • Minor3 credits
  • Minor

The plan prints no credit hours for the second Minor; with 3 it would give the 15 credits in the heading.

Study plan: Year 3, Semester 6

15 credit hours

  • 1503330Systems Analysis and Design3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503230

  • 1503431Project Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503230

  • 0302350Ethics and Islamic Values in Business3 credits

    Prerequisite: 0302250

  • Minor3 credits
  • University Requirements3 credits
  • 1503437Internship in BIS3 credits

    Prerequisite: 75 credit hours and departmental approval

The plan heads this semester 15 credits; the courses listed under it total 18.

Study plan: Year 4, Semester 7

18 credit hours

  • University Requirements3 credits
  • 1503333Information Security3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503332

  • BIS Elective3 credits
  • Minor3 credits
  • Minor3 credits

The plan heads this semester 18 credits; the courses listed under it total 15.

Study plan: Year 4, Semester 8

15 credit hours (programme total: 123)

  • 1503439Project in BIS3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1503330 & Dept. approval

  • 0302467Strategic Management3 credits

    Prerequisite: Senior Level

  • BIS Elective3 credits
  • 0302461Research Methods3 credits

    Prerequisite: 1440264

The plan heads this semester 15 credits; the courses listed under it total 12.

What You'll Learn

Students will learn how information is generated, communicated, stored, and used in a range of business activities. They will learn how to integrate IT into business environments and processes to make better decisions, improve productivity and profitability, and create new growth opportunities.

Entry Requirements

Academic: Admission requirements for this programme (Undergraduate Admissions page): • High school average: 70% for all tracks. • Applicants must have received at least 70% in their final secondary school grades (Elite, Advanced, Scientific, General, or Applied tracks) to join the Colleges of Sharia and Islamic Studies; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Public Policy; Business Administration; Communication; and the Computing and Informatics program (Business Information System). The high school grades mentioned are those of the UAE educational curriculum (Advanced Track) or their equivalents as per the framework approved by the Ministry of Education. Students who did not achieve the required subjects grades in high school will be accepted conditionally and will have to register and pass alternative qualifying courses at the university, which is equivalent to zero credit hours and is not included in the calculation of the cumulative average. The University of Sharjah accepts students who are academically qualified and behaviorally distinguished, regardless of their nationality, color, religion, or disability. All applicants must satisfy the following basic admission requirements: • Completion of secondary education or an equivalent level with the required average attained no earlier than three years prior to joining the University. Applicants to the College of Medicine and Dental Medicine need to have finished their secondary education no more than one year previously. • The applicant should not have been expelled from the UoS or any other institution for academic or disciplinary reasons. • The applicant should be medically, physically, and mentally fit, and must provide evidence of immunization against major blood-borne viral infections in accordance with the requirements for their major. • Applicants should indicate their order of preference for majors on the application form. • Admitted students are allocated to the University's colleges within the limits of the approved number of seats for each college, based on the capacity of each program. This is done according to their preferences and their grades. Admission to the University of Sharjah is competitive, with priority given to citizens of the UAE and students with high secondary school grades. • Applicants should complete and submit the application form and required documents to the Admissions Department by the stated deadlines, and pay the application fee of AED 360. • Meeting the secondary education grade requirements, fulfilling other admission requirements, submitting the application, paying the application fee, and receiving an ID number does not guarantee admission to the University. Students are required to pay a reservation fee after meeting specific criteria on a competitive basis, in accordance with University policy. Student reservation fees are nonrefundable if the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University, and are applied toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in their program. • Applicants to the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine pay a 1500 AED fee for their applications to be considered as part of the admissions competitive process. This fee is non-refundable if the applicant is rejected or withdraws from the university. • Applicants who are still enrolled in secondary school will receive conditional admission until their final results are submitted. Meeting the required conditions and the minimum grade based on competitive standards is mandatory. • Students accepted conditionally will be given a specific period of time according to the related undertaking, and they must fulfill the conditional admission requirements to continue studying at the university. • Professional diploma Certifications are not acceptable for admission into undergraduate programs. Admission Regulations and Academic Qualification Requirements: • The grade averages stated above represent the minimum requirements for admission to the University. Please note that students meeting the above average requirements are not guaranteed admission but are subject to the University's approved competitive admission regulations and standards. Conditional Admission and Remedial Courses: • Failure to Meet the Minimum Required Grades in Qualifying Secondary School Subjects: Students who do not satisfy the minimum grade requirements in the qualifying secondary school subjects may be granted conditional admission. Such students will be required to complete equivalent remedial courses during their first semester of study. These courses carry zero credit hours and are not included in the calculation of the cumulative GPA. Successful completion of the remedial courses is required in accordance with University regulations. • Opportunity to Repeat Remedial Courses: Students who fail a remedial course on their first attempt will be granted one additional opportunity to repeat and pass the course. • Continuation in the Academic Program: Students who fail to successfully complete the required remedial course(s) after exhausting the permitted repeat opportunity will not be allowed to continue in their current academic program and must transfer to another program that does not require the relevant qualifying subjects. • Exception - Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry: Applicants to the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry must fully satisfy all qualifying subject grade requirements for direct and final admission. Conditional admission and remedial courses are not permitted under any circumstances.
English: Required English test for this programme: 5.5 in IELTS Academic, 61 in TOEFL (IBT), 500 in TOEFL (ITP) or its equivalent. Upon admission to UoS and prior to course registration, all students admitted to UoS (new, transfer and bridging) must demonstrate a level of English proficiency consistent with the requirement of their college. The certificate must be submitted to the Admission department through their Admission Services Portal to be reviewed and approved by the English Language Center at the UoS. Accepted tests: • IELTS (Academic): accepted from any country; accepted from IDP and British Council; UKVI version accepted; computer and paper based accepted; Home Edition not accepted. • TOEFL iBT: accepted; Home Edition not accepted. • TOEFL ITP: accepted only if taken at the University of Sharjah (UOS), AMIDEAST Dubai (Head Office) or AMIDEAST Abu Dhabi (Head Office). • PTE Academic: accepted; Home Edition not accepted. Important notes: • English proficiency test Certificates older than two years are not accepted. • Students who achieve a score of 5.5 in the IELTS test are exempted from remedial skill courses. • Students who couldn't obtain the required score in any of the above listed English Proficiency tests will be enrolled in an "Intensive English Program" course, in which their English level will be determined by the result of their English proficiency test. All students are placed in the Intensive English program with a recognized Language qualification. • The UoS reserves the right to require students to attend an interview in the Languages Institute. Students may be required to take a further in-house test to ensure their scores are consistent with their English Language proficiency.

Careers

BIS is an integrative field. BIS professionals are the "communication bridge" between business needs and technology. This means you will have to understand how things work, solve problems, communicate what you find, and learn many new things regularly. It is a dynamic field, and it takes dynamic people to do well in it. People who can think fast, work hard, and balance many things, should really think about BIS. Job opportunities include: • Business Analyst • Business IT Consultant • Systems Analyst & Designer • IT Project Manager • Decision Support Systems Designer & Developer • Business intelligence Specialist • Database Analyst and Designer • Electronic Commerce Applications Developer Systems Specialist • ERP Systems Specialist, Knowledge Manager • Technical Support Specialist • IT User Liaison

Programme Details

Award

BSc

Start Date

Fall and Spring

Duration

4 Years

Qualification

BSc

Subject Area

Computer Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Tuition Fee

AED 63,740/yr

Apply online through the University of Sharjah admissions portal. The undergraduate application fee is AED 360 and is non-refundable; applicants to the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine pay AED 1,500 to be considered in the competitive process.

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