Program Overview

Program Overview

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program at James Madison University prepares students for a professional career that requires both business knowledge and technical skills to help clients design, build, and deliver competitive computer-based solutions. Alternatively, students can also manage and assess big data, perform data analysis, and quantitative modeling.

Program Details

The CIS major provides up-to-date coursework in:

• Application development
• Database modeling
• Business analytics
• Architecture, networking, and security
• Business intelligence
• Consulting

Students can also pursue a minor in CIS and Business Analytics (BSAN).

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students join a professional network of loyal JMU alumni who have achieved success in senior and mid-level management positions, built on a foundation of solid technical and analytical skills and integrative business knowledge.

Testimonial

The program has been praised by students, such as Heather Moore ('24), a CIS major, who stated that the program has "profoundly shaped my professional and personal growth, thanks to a rigorous curriculum that integrates critical skills with real-world applications and remarkable extracurricular opportunities."

Program Comparison

Students can choose between the Computer Information Systems major and the Computer Science major, depending on their career goals and interests.

Alumni Success

The program's alumni have gone on to secure full-time jobs at reputable companies, such as Deloitte, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in preparing students for a successful career.