Department of C&MIS

PHILOSOPHY

Recognising the revolutionary changes that the computer has brought to modern society, the Department is committed to providing training in a variety of areas related to information technology. Students admitted to Solusi University are required to take introductory courses in microcomputers and applications software. This makes Solusi graduates unique- they are computer literate, a trademark Solusi strives to maintain. This approach arms students with skills and knowledge that not only gives them a competitive edge in the job market, but propels them into the computer age as well. Thus, the Department has set a standard worth emulating.

OBJECTIVES

The Department of Computer & Management Information Systems aims to prepare students for career opportunities in the following areas:
  • Application development: programming, systems analysis and design
  • Hardware and software support
  • Data administration
  • IT training and marketing
Information systems management, network administration, and information technology consulting. Another objective is to prepare students for graduate studies in information systems, software engineering and computer consulting.

MISSION STATEMENT

The CMIS Department subscribes to the mission statement for Solusi University and the School of Business. Within this context, the Department exists to provide a quality degree programme, and research in information technology primarily for the Solusi University students and the community. It strives to train the head, heart and hand.

DEGREES OFFERED

The Computer & Management Information Systems Department offers the following:
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Computer & Management Information Systems (CMIS)
  • Minor in Computer & Information Systems
For a Suggested Schedule for each degree programme, see the last section in this Department..

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Besides the General Educational Requirements, students who wish to major in the programmes offered by the CMIS Department should have a good mathematical background. At O’ Level students should have at least a B grade, and Mathematics at A-levels is an added advantage. Prospective students from countries that require O-Levels for university entry are required to complete the Pre-University Programme during their first year at the University ( see section for Pre-University Programme in this Bulletin) The Faculty of Business does accept a limited number of students based on the Mature Age Exemption, and/or professional qualification and related work experience. Generally, the number of such students shall not exceed two percent of the total student enrolment in the Faculty of Business in a given year (see the section for Mature Age Entrance Requirements in this Bulletin).

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for graduation students must have successfully completed the required number of credits:
  • 27 General Education Requirements
  • 37 Core Requirements
  • 35 Concentration Requirements
  • 12 Cognate Requirements