You will learn current technologies!  Because CIS faculty remain engaged with the information systems workplace and they regularly meet with IT professionals who review the CIS course offerings, you can be sure that the knowledge and skills you obtain are desired by employers.

As a CIS student, you will learn to adapt to constant changes in technology, leading to lifelong learning and workplace success. UCM’s CIS program encompasses not only an in-depth knowledge of information technology, but also an understanding of business processes and policies that dictate the existing dynamic business environment.

Our 17-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio means you’ll receive the personalized attention you deserve. You’ll learn from experienced faculty members who are nationally recognized scholars. They are dedicated to mentoring you and doing all they can to help you succeed. 

 Accreditation means an external agency has found that the program meets rigorous standards and has processes in place which will ensure its continued quality. The Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies is accredited in Business and Accounting by AACSB International. 

In addition, the CIS program is accredited in Information Systems by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.ABET.org.  

Only a dozen IS programs in the United States are so dually accredited. 

Through your CIS classes, you will have access to many information technology resources including:

• 120+ computers in six dedicated labs
• a user experience design testing lab
• numerous Cisco® networking components
• Wired and wireless access to the campus high-speed Internet
• Access to software through the Microsoft® Imagine, EMC® Academic Alliance and Oracle Academy programs

• CIS graduates see success in industry with 100% placement rate within six months of graduation.
• UCM CIS students placed 1st in Visual C# Development and obtained Honorable Mention in Security at the 2016 AITP National Collegiate Conference and Career Fair®

Program Mission Statement:

The primary mission of the program is to offer outcomes-based, assessment driven, academic programs to prepare students for careers in information systems and information technology.  The program also serves the community by providing technology-related service courses to fulfill the needs of the 21st century workforce.

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Computer Information Systems (CIS), will be able to:

1. Analyze business opportunities and design technology solutions by applying appropriate processes, methodologies, and tools.
2. Develop multi-platform software with usability best practices and commonly used tools.
3. Design, implement and manage on-premise and cloud information system solutions.

4. Identify and manage cybersecurity risks in organizations.

5. Design, develop, and maintain databases and manage data resources.

6. Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders for a successful solution.

7. Demonstrate appropriate leadership using workplace professional and ethical expectations.

Adopted 10/23/2021

CIS Program Student Outcomes
Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.

3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline

6. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems (IS) environment. 

CIS Context and Environment 

Historical Context:

Ever since the inception of what is now the Computer Information Systems and Analytics (CISA) Department, beginning with Data Processing courses offered in the 1960s, the program has been offered through a Business academic unit.  Throughout these years, the curriculum has emphasized preparing students to provide technology solutions to business and organizational information needs.  Today, the CISA programs continue as a part of the School of Business Administration within the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies.  Students who major in Computer Information Systems (CIS) are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree.

Computer Information Systems and Analytics (CISA) Environment:

The Computer Information Systems and Analytics (CISA) Environment consists of integrating and applying technology and related technical processes with people and business processes to facilitate communication, coordination and decision making by individuals, workgroups and the enterprise in support of the organization’s mission and objectives.

Computer Information Systems and Analytics (CISA) Environment Exposure:

This is achieved by the students gaining a solid understanding of organizational principles and practices, how organizations function and an in-depth knowledge of supporting technologies.

Business Problems: Use of business-oriented examples and problems in all CISA classes

Senior Project Course (CIS 4690): Students from the systems administration and software development tracks form a group which designs and implements a comprehensive information systems solution to a given business problem.

Internships: Many CIS students are able to complete a business internship which is administered through the Harmon College Internship Office within the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. 

Annual Enrollment and Graduation Data