College of Business and Information Systems

Faculty

Tom Halverson, Assistant Professor and Dean

Professors: Orinda Christoph, Rick Christoph, Terry Dennis, Cecelia Wittmayer

Associate Professors: Dorine Bennett, Omar El-Gayar, Thomas Farrell, James Janke,
                Lynette Molstad Gorder, Richard Puetz, Ronghua Shan, Daniel Talley, Zehai Zhou

Assistant Professors:  William Figg, Steven Graham, Bruce Johnson,
                Stephen Krebsbach, Jean Layton, James McKeown, Mark Moran,
                Margaret O’Brien, Wayne Pauli, David Peak, Kevin Streff, John Webster

Instructors: Connie Daniel, Rose Goeden, Joyce Havlik, Josh Pauli, Jill Schneider, Deb Tech   
                Coffey, Brent Tulloss

Mission

The mission of the College of Business and Information Systems is to educate and prepare students to be life long learners and professionals in business, computer information systems, electronic commerce, computer science, business and computer education, and health information management. Inherent in the educational process is challenging individuals to develop information management skills, to think logically, and to make sound decisions. Information technology is integrated throughout the curriculum. This emphasis on information technology and faculty expertise provide the foundation for Dakota State University’s Center of Excellence.

The College offers a masters degree in information systems and baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, E-Commerce and Computer Security and Computer Security, Health Information Administration, Business Education, and Computer Education. Also, Associate of Science degrees in Business Management, Applications Programming, Office Management, and Health Information Technology are offered. These two-year degrees articulate with the related four-year degree. In addition to course work in the academic setting, the College provides opportunities for students to learn through work and consulting experience. Internships and supervised professional practices are available in Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, E-Commerce and Computer Security and the Health Information Management programs.

Center of Excellence Honors Program

The Dakota State University Center of Excellence Honors Program targets high achieving students. Successful completion of the program requirements by the student will result in the student being designated “Center of Excellence Honors Graduate”. This designation will appear on the student’s transcripts, diplomas, and the commencement program. The full program can be found in the Interdisciplinary Studies section of this catalog.