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Manage digital information with a computer technology degree

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems (120 credits minimum)

Prepare for an in-demand career in computer information systems (CIS) with the computer information systems degree from 51Æ·²è. Your degree will carry the prestige of 51Æ·²è’s College of Technology, one of only a select number of Michigan schools designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). 

This 51Æ·²è computer technology degree program offers you four specialty areas to choose from, including a programming specialty that gives you the computer programming degree you need for top computer information systems jobs. Take your CIS courses in-seat at 51Æ·²è’s campus in Grand Rapids or online through 51Æ·²è’s Global Campus. 

Develop the skills you need for a career in computer information systems with the help of 51Æ·²è’s highly experienced faculty, who bring exceptional field expertise to your classes. Apply what you learn in your computer information systems degree program to the real world through hands-on internships with actual clients, class projects, service-learning opportunities and a capstone project.

What is a computer information systems degree? 

A computer information systems degree applies practical knowledge and methods to a broad base of computer information technologies to meet the digital information needs of organizations. Applications include systems analysis and management, programming and cybersecurity.

51Æ·²è’s computer information systems degree will prepare you for computer information systems jobs, such as a manager, programmer analyst, systems administrator, computer technician and technical support specialist among many others.

Explore classes for 51Æ·²è’s computer technology degree

Develop a broad range of computational skills in 51Æ·²è’s computer technology degree program. Gain proficiency in high-demand programming languages, including Java, C++ and C#. With courses in finance, project management and data analytics, you'll graduate with the technological skills of a developer and the mindset of a business manager.

Classes include object-oriented programming — also part of the programming specialty that makes this a top-ranked computer programming degree — and a mobile course where you’ll design, develop, test and deploy a mobile application. Add a mathematics minor to develop a deeper and broader background that will complement the rest of your computer technology degree. 

To ensure the highest instructional quality, all courses in your computer information systems degree program align with Quality Matters (QM) and undergo evaluation through Instructional Design.