Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology — study plan

American University of the Middle East (AUM) College of Engineering & Technology

Credit hours: 124
Levels: 8
Courses: 42
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology study plan at American University of the Middle East (AUM) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 124 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Freshman Year - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CNIT 180	Intro to Systems Development	3
MA 223	Introductory Analysis I	3
IT 104	Industrial Organization	3
TECH 120	Technology & the Individual	3
ENGL 100	English for Academic Studies	3

Freshman Year - Semester 2 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CNIT 155	Intro to Object-Oriented Programming	3
CNIT 176	Info Tech Architectures	3
ENGL 106	First-Year Composition	4
MA 224	Introductory Analysis II	3
GEE	General Education Elective Elective	3

Sophomore Year - Semester 3 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CNIT 255	Programming for the Internet	3
CNIT 272	Database Fundamentals	3
STAT 225	Statistics Selective (STAT 225 or STAT 301) Elective	3
ACT 300	Accounting Selective (ACT 300 or ACT 200) Elective	3
GEE	General Education Elective Elective	3

Sophomore Year - Semester 4 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CNIT 242	System Administration	3
CNIT 280	Sys Analysis & Design Methods	3
CNIT 315	Systems Programming	3
COM 114	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
GEE	General Education Elective Elective	1
FE	Free Elective Elective	3

Junior Year - Semester 5 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CNIT 380	Adv. Analysis & Design	4
CNIT 372	Database Programming	3
ISS1	Information Systems Selective (e.g. CNIT 340) Elective	3
IS1	Interdisciplinary Selective (e.g. BUS 250) Elective	3
GEE	General Education Elective Elective	3

Junior Year - Semester 6 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
TECH 320	Technology & the Organization	2
ENGL 420	Business Writing	3
ISS2	Information Systems Selective (e.g. CNIT 342) Elective	3
ISS3	Information Systems Selective (e.g. CNIT 450) Elective	3
IS2	Interdisciplinary Selective (e.g. BUS 220) Elective	3
GEE	General Education Elective Elective	2

Senior Year - Semester 7 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
TECH 330	Technology & the Global Society	3
OLS 252	Human Relations in Organizations	3
ISS4	Information Systems Selective (recommended CNIT 399) Elective	3
IS3	Interdisciplinary Selective (e.g. ENTR 200 or HRM 300) Elective	3
GEE	General Education Elective Elective	3

Senior Year - Semester 8 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CNIT 480	Managing Info Tech Projects	3
ISS5	Information Systems Selective (recommended CNIT 499) Elective	3
IS4	Interdisciplinary Selective (e.g. IT 342) Elective	3
IS5	Interdisciplinary Selective (e.g. IT 450) Elective	3
GEE	General Education Elective Elective	3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology at American University of the Middle East (AUM)?

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology at American University of the Middle East (AUM) requires completing 124 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology at American University of the Middle East (AUM)?

The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology award?

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology at American University of the Middle East (AUM) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 124 credit hours.