Computer Information Systems Degree

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

The Albertus Magnus College Computer Information Systems (CIS) program in the Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership is designed for students looking for positions in a variety of technology-rich business settings. The CIS program equips students with the skills to effectively integrate technology across industries and to empower organizations to maximize the benefits of 21st century tools.

Why Study Computer Information Systems at Albertus?

Flexible course formats that allow for online, day or evening classes

Professors with both academic qualifications and real world experience

Accessible and supportive faculty and staff

Small class sizes

Diverse student body

Financial aid for full-time students

Where will this degree take me?

Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 12% between 2014 and 2024 - faster than the average for all occupations.

The average annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $81,430 in May 2015 - more than double the average annual wage for all occupations.

Examples of Popular CIS Careers

Information Technology (IT) Director

Network Security Specialist

Systems Administrator

Technology Support Technician

Business Systems Analyst

Informatics Specialist

Earn Your Degree With Our Accelerated And Flexible Courses

Bachelor's of Computer Information Systems is offered in our new FLEX format.

With the FLEX format, you can choose to take each class in either a blended or online format. Each time you register for a new course, you can choose one of these formats:

  1. Blended - Classes run for eight weeks with a combination of one on-grounds session at our New Haven campus and one online assignment each week from the comfort of your home or office. Students who choose this option often enjoy the best of "both worlds" as they benefit from in-class discussion with their classmates and professors while maintaining the convenience of working on projects and assignments from home.
  2. Online - Online or Distance Learning classes run for eight weeks with two online "sessions" each week that you can "attend" from the comfort of your own home or office. All weekly assignments are offered asynchronously, meaning you have the ability to work on them at your own time and pace.

All students completing the Computer Information Systems major will complete 51 credits in CIS consisting of 11 required courses and 6 CIS electives.

CIS Required Courses (33 Credits)

MG 131 Principles of Management

BE 135 Business Communications

CIS 170 Operating Systems

CIS 171 Business Spreadsheet Development

CIS 174 Introduction to Programming

CIS 282 Computer Networks

CIS 330 Issues in Computer Ethics

CIS 379 Management of the IS Function

CIS 385 Information Systems Security

CIS 388 Project Management

CIS 380 Internship

OR

CIS 393 Senior Computer Project

CIS Cybersecurity Concentration

CIS majors looking to focus their studies on the burgeoning Cybersecurity area of the technology field will take the following six courses as their CIS electives.

CIS 221 Security Auditing and Risk Assessment

CIS 231 Legal Issues in Cybersecurity

CIS 320 Computer Forensics I

CIS 321 Computer Forensics II

CIS 325 Data Communications

CIS 331 Incident Management and Response

CIS Electives:

The other electives need to be listed for those students who do not want to do the Cybersecurity Concentration. Also, the new course numbers need to be added above and to the descriptions