Program Overview

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Computer Information Systems (CIS) Degree

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree is a Bachelor's Degree program that prepares students for a career in software and web development, as a systems analyst, software engineer, or computer programmer.

Degree Type

• Bachelor's Degree

Program Type

• Undergraduate

Location

• Main Campus - Cape

College

• Business & Computing

Department

• Computer Science

Program Description

The CIS degree program is an exciting, challenging, and growing field that impacts the world and everyday life in countless ways. Students in the CIS degree program design, analyze, and develop software for the computer systems and networks that power today's world.

Degree Requirements

• The program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete, including general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
• A minimum grade of C or better is required in each core course.

Core Courses

• CS101 Introduction to Computer Programming (3)
• CS155 Computer Science I (3)
• CS265 Computer Science II (3)
• CS300 Computer Science III (3)
• CS433 Data Analytics (3)
• CS440 Database (3)
• CS445 Software Engineering (3)
• CS499 Capstone Experience (3)
• CY201 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3)
• IS145 Introduction to Web Development (3)
• IS175 Information Systems I (3)
• IS245 Web Development and Security (3)
• IS275 Computer Information Systems II (3)
• IS299 Security in Data Protocols (3)
• IS340 Information Technology (3)
• IS360 Mobile Application Development (3)
• IS420 Human Computer Interaction (3)
• IS440 Web Design for Electronic Commerce (3)
• IS448 IS/IT Project Management (3)
• IS465 Management Support Systems (3)
• IU315 Ethics in the Cyber World (3)
• MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)

Advising Tracks

Students can select from three advising tracks for their CIS major:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Administration
• Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence and Gaming Track

• Choose 12 hours from the following courses:
  • CS173 Introduction to Game Development (3)
  • CS2xx Character Development and Storycrafting (3)
  • CS373 Game Programming I (3)
  • CS453 Machine Learning (3)
  • CS473 Game Programming II (3)
  • CS485 Internship in Computer Science (3)
  • CS505 Data Mining (3)
  • CS506 Cloud Computing (3)
  • CS533 Mobile Computing (3)
  • CS575 Advanced Web Development (3)
  • CS591 Advanced Artificial Intelligence (3)

Cybersecurity Track

• Choose 12 hours from the following courses:
  • CS351 C and the Posix Environment (3)
  • CS480 Data Communications (3)
  • CS485 Internship in Computer Science (3)
  • CY101 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity (3)
  • CY320 Access Control (3)
  • CY410 Web Application Security (3)
  • CY450 Introduction to Cyber Operations (3)
  • CY530 Computer Network Security and Defense (3)
  • TN275 Introduction to Networks (3)
  • TN375 Routing and Switching Essentials (3)

Healthcare and Business Administration Track

• Choose 12 hours from the following courses:
  • AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
  • CS485 Internship in Computer Science (3)
  • EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
  • ER361 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
  • HA510 Healthcare Performance Improvement (3)
  • HA520 Healthcare Quality and Value (3)
  • HA540 Healthcare Informatics (3)
  • HA545 Healthcare Database Systems (3)
  • HA556 Healthcare Topics (3)
  • HA557 Healthcare Law and Regulatory Compliance (3)
  • HA586 Healthcare Strategy and Marketing (3)
  • IS575 IS/IT Strategy and Management (3)
  • MG301 Principles of Management (3)
  • MG362 Management Skills (3)
  • MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
  • MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)

General Education Requirements

Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.

• Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 hours
• Constitution Requirement 3 hours
• Written Communication 6 hours
• Oral Communication 3 hours
• Natural Sciences 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
• Mathematics 3 hours
• Humanities & Fine Arts 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
• Additional requirements 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
• Civics examination

Four-Year Sample Plan

First Year

Fall Semester (13 Hours)

• UI100 (1)
• EN100 (3)
• IS175 (3)
• CS101 (3)
• MA116* (3)

Spring Semester (15 Hours)

• CS155 (3)
• IS145 (3)
• IS275 (3)
• IU315 (3)
• General Education** (3)

Milestone: Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA

Second Year

Fall Semester (15 Hours)

• CS265 (3)
• IS245 (3)
• IS340 (3)
• MA223(3)
• Track Course (3)

Spring Semester (15 Hours)

• CS300 (3)
• CS433 (3)
• IS299 (3)
• General Education (3)
• General Education (3)

Milestone: Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA

Third Year

Fall Semester (15 Hours)

• CS440 (3)
• CY201 (3)
• Track Course(3)
• General Education (3)
• General Education (3)

Spring Semester (15 Hours)

• IS360 (3)
• IS420 (3)
• IS440 (3)
• General Education (3)
• General Education (3)

Milestone: Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA

Fourth Year

Fall Semester (16 Hours)

• CS445 (3)
• IS448 (3)
• Track Course (4)
• General Education (3)
• General Education (3)

Spring Semester (16 Hours)

• IS465 (3)
• CS499 (3)
• Track Course (3)
• General Education (3)
• General Education (2)
• Elective (2)

Milestone: Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA

Career Opportunities

The CIS degree prepares students for a variety of career opportunities, including:

• Computer Systems Analyst
• Information Security Analyst
• Computer and Information Systems Manager

Salary Ranges

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for:

• Computer Systems Analyst is $111,960
• Information Security Analyst is $127,730
• Computer and Information Systems Manager is $187,990

Research Facilities

The Department of Computer Science has several research facilities, including:

• The Cyber Range, an interactive, remote-accessible computational platform
• The Research Cluster, a separate OpenStack deployment dedicated for faculty and graduate student research

Student Opportunities

• 12x defending champion of the Missouri Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
• 100% of students graduate with internships
• State-of-the-art research facilities, including the Cyber Range and the Research Cluster

Related Programs

• Computer Science Degree
• Cybersecurity Major