Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems (CIS) majors at Albertus Magnus College benefit from small classes and individualized attention while learning on state-of-the art equipment. Out focus is on developing graduates with both computer-specific and broad ranging skills to prepare them for successful careers and productive lives.
The CIS major provides both theoretical knowledge and the practical skills needed in an information technology career in a corporation, a government organization or an educational institution. Students also learn the basics of management, statistics, business communications, marketing and economics.
Computer information system occupations requiring a college degree are taking the top position for job and salary growth.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics states that five of the twelve fastest growing occupations in the United States through 2014 will be computer systems occupations.
Organizations of all sizes need CIS majors for many positions, including the following:
- Website developer
- Computer security specialist
- Network administrator
- Computer support analyst
- Application developer
- System analyst
- Database designer
- Database administrator
- E-business manager
- Project manager
Some CIS courses at the College prepare students for external professional certification examinations, including A+, Network +, Security+ and CDIA+. If you’re looking for a major that offers hands-on education and the opportunity to develop in-demand skills, the CIS major may be for you.
Computer Information Systems Major
Core Business Requirements (21 credits)*
All students are required to take the following set of core courses as a foundation for requirements in their area of concentration.
BE 135 Business Communications
BE 202 Statistics for Business
BE 204 Principles of Macroeconomics
BE 205 Principles of Microeconomics
MG 131 Principles of Management
MG 231 Principles of Marketing
BE 391 Business Policy Seminar
CIS Courses
(48 credits, 27 credits + 21 core credits listed above)
Required courses:
CIS 115 Computer Essentials
CIS 379 Management of the Information Systems Function
CIS 385 Information Systems Security
CIS 393 Senior Computer Project
Five of the following courses:
CIS 170 Operating Systems Concepts
CIS 171 Business Spreadsheet Development
CIS 172 Database Development
CIS 252 Special Topics
CIS 276 Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 278 Advanced Database Development
CIS 301 Technology and the Arts
CIS 380 Internship
CIS 382 Computer Networks
CIS 383 Internet and Web Publishing
CIS 386 Advanced Web Site Development
CIS 387 Electronic Commerce
CIS 388 Project Management
CIS 390 Independent Study
Computer Information Systems Minor (18 credits)
The minor in Computer Information Systems is designed to allow the non-major an opportunity to specialize in CIS. A maximum of two courses are allowed to be utilized from another area requirement.
CIS 115 Computer Essentials
CIS 379 Management of the Information Systems Function
Four additional CIS courses selected in consultation with the Director of the CIS Program.
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