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BA in Computer Systems Management (P.A.C.E)


The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Systems Management (CSM) degree offered through the New College PACE program is an innovative curriculum that includes preparation for up-to-date industry certifications, such as the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), and Microsoft Certified Professional plus Internet (MCP + Internet). Students also take courses in computer science concepts, current programming languages, and systems analysis and design. This program prepares students for careers as network administrators and network engineers in the fast growing information technology field.

PACE BA in Computer Systems Management Degree Plan

The CSM enables a cohort of students to complete their major requirements together in five consecutive 15-week semesters. Classes meet on two weeknights and Saturday mornings or afternoons. We offer multiple options for earning credits, including assessment of prior experiential learning, CLEP exams, and assessment for college credit of current MCSE credentials.

Degree Requirements for St. Edward's University include mission courses, general education requirements, major requirements, and elective hours to total at least 120 credit hours. Degree plans may be subject to change per academic year
Mission Courses
Hours
A-NCCI 3330 Critical Thinking and Research
3
Ethical Analysis
3
Critical Issues (same as P-PHIL 3303; see major)
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P-CAPS 4360 Capstone Seminar: Moral Issues
3
A-APLR 1132: Research Seminar (optional)
1
General Education Requirements
Hours
English Writing
3
Speech: A-BUSI 2321 Oral Communication for Business
3
Computational Skills
3
College Mathematics: A-MATH 2312 Precalculus
3
World Cultures & Civilizations: Non-Western
3
World Cultures & Civilizations
3
Literature
3
Humanities
3
U.S. Society: Minority
3
U.S. Society
3
Phil./Religious Perspectives
3
Science & Society: Natural Science/Science Methods
3
Science & Society
3
Major Requirements
Hours
Semester One
P-CSYS 2321* Networking and Client Operating System Fundamentals
3
P-CSYS 2322* Operating Systems Administration I
3
P-COSC 2315 Discrete Mathematics
3
Semester Two
P-CSYS 2323* Operating Systems Administration II: Core Technologies
3
P-CSYS 3324* Enterprise Systems
3
P-CISC 2323 Computing Sciences Concepts I
3
P-CISC 2123 Computing Sciences Concepts I Lab
1
Semester Three
P-CSYS 4330* Advanced Networking with TCP/IP
3
P-CSYS 4332 Systems Analysis
3
P-CISC 2325 Computing Sciences Concepts II
3
P-CISC 2125 Computing Sciences Concepts II Lab
1
Semester Four
P-CISC 3325 Topics in Applied Programming: Business Solutions Programming
3
P-CSYS 4333* Implementing Internet Systems
3
Semester Five
P-CSYS 4331* Administration of Information Systems in Organizations
3
P-CSYS 4334* Implementing Information Systems in Organizations
3
* CSM courses that prepare students for certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), and MCP + Internet. Taught at the Professional Education Center (PEC) classrooms and labs at Mo-Pac and 183.
 
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