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

To learn more, please contact David Garaventa dgaraventa@albertus.edu

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

6 of the following electives:

CIS 115 Computer Essentials

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 315 Healthcare and IT

CIS 320 Computer Forensics I

CIS 321 Computer Forensics II

CIS 380 Internship

CIS 383 Internet and Web Publishing

CIS 386 Advanced Website Development

CIS 390 Independent Study

BE 135 Business Communications

BE 161 Financial Accounting

MG 131 Principles of Management

AR 114 Graphic Design I

CIS Cybersecurity Concentration

(51 credits, 18 credits + 33 core credits)

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–C

CIS 320 Computer Forensics I

CIS 321 Computer Forensics II

CIS 325 Data Communications

CIS 331 Incident Management and Response

CIS Electives: (for students not choosing Cybersercurity)

Computer Information Systems Minor (18 credits)

The minor in Computer Information Systems is designed to allow the non-major an opportunity to specialize in Computer Information Systems. A maximum of two courses are allowed to be utilized from another area requirement.

  • CIS 115 Computer Essentials
  • CIS 379 Management of the IS Function

Four additional CIS courses selected in consultation with the Director of the CIS Program.