School
DeVry University
Description
Online degree programs in Computer Information Systems will prepare you to be a leader in this dynamic field, designing and implementing solutions to exciting business challenges.
Bachelor in Computer Information Systems is one of the accredited online degree programs at DeVry University designed who want to work behind the scenes, as computer information systems specialists and CIS management professionals, to design, build and implement software solutions that power the economy. The driving force in every business, not-for-profit and government agency, computing technology helps maintain America's leadership as a world power in the global economy. As a result demand for computer information systems professions extends to virtually every industry and salaries in the field are substantially higher than the national average.
Computer Information Systems program graduates are prepared to successfully join the work force as technical and management professionals in a variety of industries. CIS graduates play essential roles on the business team, typically designing and implementing hardware and software solutions to business problems. They are also expected to possess knowledge, experience and skills that will enable them to adapt to change in this dynamic field through a lifelong learning process.
- Business/Management
- Computer Forensics
- Database Management
- Information Systems Security
- Systems Analysis and Integration
- Web Development and Administration
In addition, a flex option is available in lieu of a specific track. Students can elect to complete any track; however, some coursework required for track completion may be available online only.
The objectives of these online degree programs are to to produce graduates who are able to:- Analyze, design and implement solutions to business problems.
- Create and test computer information systems solutions for business problems.
- Demonstrate project management skills .
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Apply information literacy and problem-solving skills that support lifelong personal and professional development.
- In these online degree programs these objectives are accomplished by:
- Providing a sound foundation in structured, event-driven, object-oriented and web programming, as well as systems analysis and design, database design and management, and networking across multiple platforms.
- Incorporating a strong applications-oriented component with each technical course, which reinforces learning of fundamental concepts, principles and theory through use of computer hardware and software for problem-solving.
- Integrating general competencies such as applied research, written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and team skills in technical and nontechnical courses.
Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission; North Central Association
Delivery Format
Online
Educational Level
Bachelor degrees
Requirements
Each applicant for either an education online or onsite must be at least 17 years old on the first day of classes.
Each applicant must have earned one of the following educational credentials from a DeVry-recognized organization: a high school diploma or equivalent, a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or a post-secondary degree. The diploma or other acceptable documentation of the applicant's educational achievement must be provided for the student's file by the end of registration unless the school grants an extension. An official transcript (or equivalent documentation) with the high school or college grade point average (GPA) and graduation date must be provided for the student's file by the end of the first semester.
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