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Information Systems Security

96%
Employment rate
of surveyed alumni within 9 months of graduation
100%
Of incoming first-years & transfers
Receive scholarships
14:1
Ratio
of faculty to students

Discover our Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security

The information systems security major prepares you to apply information systems to business problems in a secure and controlled environment. You’ll provide a vital link between business units and information and computerized systems needed to be competitive in the information age.

What courses will I take?

Information Systems Security Major 

Required:
BA 250Technology & Communication In Business3
BN 204Principles Of Management3
BN 340Management Information Systems3
BN 377Project Management3
CS 203Information Ethics3
CS 326Information Systems Analysis3
CS 388Database Systems4
CS 422IT Security and Risk Management3
CS 425IT Audit and Controls3
MA 135Basic Statistics3
Choose One of the Following:4
CS 105
Fundamentals Of Computer Science
CS 226
Programming in Visual Basic
Choose One of the Following:4
CS 430
Senior Project: Management Information Systems
CS 435
Senior Project: Computer Science
Choose One of the Following:3-4
DS 101
Introduction to Data Science I
MA 130
Finite Mathematics
MA 132
Basic Mathematical Modeling
MA 139
Pre-Calculus
MA 164
Calculus I
Choose two electives with course code BA, BC, BK, BN, CS, or EC (or other approved course)6
Total Hours48-49

Academic Requirements

A grade of C or above (C- does not count) is required in all courses in the major and their prerequisites.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY Minor

Required:
BA 250Technology & Communication In Business3
BN 204Principles Of Management3
BN 340Management Information Systems3
CS 203Information Ethics3
CS 326Information Systems Analysis3
CS 388Database Systems4
Choose One of the Following:4
CS 105
Fundamentals Of Computer Science
CS 226
Programming in Visual Basic
Choose One of the Following:3
CS 422
IT Security and Risk Management
CS 425
IT Audit and Controls
Total Hours26

The following is the typical sequence of courses required for the major*:

Freshman
FallHoursWinterHoursSpringHours
MA 1353Domain3CO 1013
Portal3 Math Elective3
Writing Competency 4 Natural World Domain4
Domain3 Domain3
 13 3 13
Sophomore
FallHoursWinterHoursSpringHours
BN 2043CS 2033BA 2503
CS 2264 BN 3403
Domain3 Domain3
Domain3 Domain3
  Domain3
 13 3 15
Junior
FallHoursWinterHoursSpringHours
CS 3263Elective3CS 4223
CS 3884 Business Application Elective3
Domain3 Elective3
Domain3 Elective3
Elective3 Elective3
 16 3 15
Senior
FallHoursWinterHoursSpringHours
CS 4253BN 3773CS 430 or 4354
ME 4501 Elective3
Business Application Elective3 Elective3
Elective3 Elective3
Elective3  
 13 3 13
Total Hours: 123

Note: Elective courses could be used for a second major, a minor, a course of interest, internship or study abroad experience.

Note: See the Curriculum section for more information on Portal, Competency, Domain, and Capstone courses.

*Disclaimer

The course offerings, requirements, and policies of Mount Mercy University are under continual examination and revision. This Catalog presents the offerings, requirements, and policies in effect at the time of publication and in no way guarantees that the offerings, requirements, and policies will not change.

This plan of study represents a typical sequence of courses required for this major. It may not be applicable to every student. Students should contact a department faculty member to be sure of appropriate course sequence.

What will you learn?

Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll be able to:

  • Comprehend data and information management for organizational effectiveness
  • Understand IT infrastructure used in modern organizations
  • Create effective information systems using systems analysis and design
  • Utilize information systems strategy, management, and acquisition to manage IS personnel and equipment
  • Understand the ethics required for technology professionals

CRST Data Intelligence Lab

State-of-the-art equipment, student scholarships, and internship opportunities.

After a transformational gift from CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc., Mount Mercy announced the creation of the CRST Data Intelligence Lab in 2022.

Featuring a virtual reality area, robotics equipment, 3D printers, collaboration spaces, and other new technology, our students will learn the theory and practice of the profession.

Beginning in Fall 2023, CRST will also offer paid internships for Mount Mercy computer science, information systems security, software development, and data science students, which will supplement renewable scholarships. 

Robotics equipment in the CRST Data Intelligence Lab
robotics equipment
Mount Mercy students demonstrate robotics equipment
Mount Mercy students demonstrate robotics equipment
Mount Mercy President, Dr. Todd A. Olson, demonstrates virtual reality equipment
Mount Mercy President, Dr. Todd A. Olson, demonstrates virtual reality equipment

What are the next steps?

Mount Mercy offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships.

We also encourage all students to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.

Learn more about:

We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.

  1. Create your application
  2. Apply under standard admissions criteria or go "test optional"
  3. Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Mail to:

  Mount Mercy University Admissions
  1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.

Careers in information systems security

Mount Mercy endeavors to teach, model, and demonstrate the most modern professional practices. Students with a software development degree find employment opportunities in almost all industries. Graduates can find careers in positions like:

  • Business Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Computer Programmer
  • IT Project Manager
  • Systems Analyst
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