Computer Information Systems, BS
Program Quick Facts
Credits
120
Start Terms
Fall
|Spring
|Summer
Available
On Campus
|Online
Tuition
$8,956.50
estimated cost per semester
In today’s digital world, information systems are essential to the success of organizations across every industry. Businesses rely on technology to improve efficiency, manage data, strengthen security, and support decision-making. At DSU, you’ll gain the technical expertise and business knowledge needed to succeed in this fast-growing field.
Our bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems combines technical and managerial training to prepare you for real-world challenges. You’ll develop skills in programming, application development, database management, networking, and systems analysis while learning how technology solutions support business goals. Through hands-on experience in areas such as .NET programming, web development, SQL, and health informatics, you’ll graduate prepared to make an impact in a variety of technology-driven industries.
Customize your computer information systems degree
Build the skills to create innovative software solutions with a specialization in application development. This specialization provides an advanced curriculum that builds on your foundational knowledge to prepare you for more complex, large-scale web applications. With a focus on both front-end and back-end technologies, you will gain the expertise needed to work in a variety of industries as a professional web developer. This specialization allows for hands-on experience in programming and software development while you learn how to design and maintain modern applications.
As part of the CIS program, you’ll not only master web development but also gain deep knowledge in networking, database management, systems analysis, and project management, making you a versatile IT professional. Graduates will move forward in advanced careers equipped with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to lead the development of cutting-edge web technologies. Stay on top of today’s fast-growing digital world and graduate with the comprehensive skill set to take web development to the next level.
If you have a passion for leveraging data to make business decisions, this specialization will provide the advanced skills and techniques needed to excel in the field of data analytics. It focuses on applying analytical and business intelligence tools to real-world data. Develop the ability to make strategic decisions based on complex data and quantitative analysis, optimizing business processes and improving organizational efficiency.
A specialization in data analytics opens a wide range of high-demand career opportunities with today’s technology-focused industries, including roles in business intelligence, data analysis, and data science. Turn data into meaningful business insights and solve real-world business challenges through data-driven solutions.
Combine your passion for healthcare, information, and technology with the health informatics specialization. You will develop the skills needed for critical roles in IT departments across various healthcare settings. As the adoption of electronic health records (EHR) continues to expand, there is a growing demand for professionals who understand the flow of information and the nuances of digital health systems. This specialization equips you with the skills to support electronic health record systems and improve the flow of information across healthcare organizations.
Curriculum is designed to prepare you to lead interprofessional teams, with a focus on organizing and analyzing health data. Engage in courses that blend healthcare innovation, technology, information systems, and business principles. This specialization will equip you with the expertise to optimize clinical workflows, enhance documentation practices, and provide training and ongoing support for EHR systems.
With a deep understanding of electronic health records, you’ll be well-equipped to manage and analyze healthcare data, improve patient care outcomes, and safeguard sensitive information from security breaches. Be the backbone to streamline operations and support the future of digital healthcare.
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, project management is at the core of every successful organization. Develop the leadership and organizational skills needed to guide technology projects from start to finish with a specialization in project management. You will learn essential project management principles such as scope, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and team collaboration. Curriculum covers all aspects of project management with a focus on the advantages of technology.
While utilizing industry-standard project management software to help manage project workflows, you will learn how to define project goals, create timelines, and allocate resources effectively. Core classes teach you how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring high-quality project outcomes.
This specialization offers hands-on learning opportunities, internships, and collaborative projects to prepare you to take charge of your future and share your expertise in any industry. Gain knowledge in practical settings to be ready to lead technology-driven initiatives and support organizational success.
“Every single company, everywhere you look, it doesn’t matter if it’s a tiny company or a big company, will need to analyze data. It’s everywhere. So, learning how to work with the data and be profitable and profit off it is super important to companies.”
Lizzy Elder '24
Notable CIS courses
Learn the systems development life cycle and gain hands-on experience analyzing, designing, testing, and implementing technology solutions for real-world business challenges.
Develop practical project management skills while learning how to plan, organize, and manage technology projects using industry-standard project management software.
Explore relational database design and SQL while gaining experience managing and organizing data using modern database technologies.
Discover modern software development practices through Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Lean, and Kanban while learning how collaborative development teams build and manage software systems.
Gain an introduction to business intelligence systems and Big Data analytics through hands-on experience using modern tools and technologies to analyze large datasets and support decision-making.
Why choose DSU for computer information systems?
Career-ready skills
Gain hands-on experience with the programming languages, database systems, networking technologies, and data analytics tools used by today’s organizations. DSU prioritizes practical learning and real-world application, helping you build the technical and problem-solving skills employers are looking for in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Industry-focused curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to keep pace with changing industry trends and emerging technologies. Courses are regularly updated with input from experienced professionals and DSU’s CIS Advisory Board to ensure you graduate with relevant, in-demand knowledge. From software development to systems management and analytics, you’ll learn skills that align with current workforce needs and future industry growth.
Technology meets business
At DSU, you’ll learn more than technical concepts– you’ll understand how technology drives business success. The CIS program combines technology and business principles to prepare you to analyze problems, improve processes, and develop solutions that support organizational goals. You’ll graduate ready to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business leaders in a variety of industries.
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Opportunities with a CIS degree
A degree in Computer Information Systems prepares graduates for a wide range of technology-driven careers that support innovation, problem-solving, and business operations across industries. Organizations such as CAPITAL Services and DigiKey rely on skilled professionals to manage systems, develop applications, analyze data, and lead technology projects that keep businesses running efficiently. Whether pursuing roles in software development, systems management, data analysis, or IT leadership, graduates gain the technical knowledge and business insight needed to thrive in today’s digital workforce. The program also provides a strong foundation for continued professional growth and advancement in the rapidly evolving technology field.
