Core Knowledge Phase Core Knowledge Courses Students must complete the Prerequisite Phase before beginning the Core Knowledge Phase. However, while completing the Prerequisite Phase courses, students may take Core Knowledge Phase courses with consent of their faculty advisor. Fully admitted students in the Core Knowledge Phase may register for a maximum of four Advanced Phase courses prior to passing the Core Knowledge Examination. A student must receive a grade of C- or better in each of the Core Knowledge Phase courses, and also in subsequent courses in the degree program. The Management Information Systems Core Knowledge Phase consists of three Computer Science courses and three Management Information Systems courses, for a total of six courses.
Most students complete the courses listed below.
However, students with related coursework or experience may waive some of the courses, but this requires permission of the advisor. Students are still responsible for the content of these courses on the Core Knowledge Examination. This examination covers the subject matter of the Core Knowledge Phase courses. Students take this examination following successful completion of the Core Knowledge Phase course requirements. A grade of B- or better is required for the MIS courses in the core knowledge phase.