Information and communication technologies enable us to run organizations effectively, make faster decisions and use data creatively to solve problems. Businesses can only reap these rewards if they know which technologies to deploy and how best to utilize them. By studying computer information systems (CIS), you will learn how to help organizations use cutting-edge technologies to increase efficiency, develop new products and services, and achieve strategic and competitive advantage.
In the CIS concentration, you will explore your interests in technology and hone your skills, preparing you to enter a thriving job market. CSU's College of Business is a pioneer in the use of the latest technology applications, and our faculty use their industry experience to help you excel.
The College of Business prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective leaders and decision makers in today's dynamic business environment. The four-year curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration. The program focuses on global orientation, technology, ethics, business processes, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Lower-division work provides a cultural and analytical foundation. Upper-division work provides specialized work in business disciplines to prepare students to enter their chosen fields in the business world. At the same time, the program develops the attitudes and analytical abilities required for future professional advancement. The College of Business has a strong reputation among regional, national, and international employers. As a whole, graduates from the College of Business are well-prepared to enter challenging positions. The program centers on an approach which emphasizes: knowledge of concepts, processes, and institutions, understanding of the financial, economic, legal, ethical, social, and organizational influences, information systems, and interpersonal communications. The senior capstone course offers an opportunity for students to apply these skills in an active and engaging learning environment. All undergraduate business majors must complete the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) as part of their graduation requirement. Coordinated with this general education, all business students take business core subjects plus a concentration with its specified course sequence. Fifty percent of the total credits required for the business core and concentration must be completed at CSU.
The College of Business computer information systems (CIS) concentration provides undergraduate students with broad knowledge of computer information systems along with the skills needed for effective decision making in a business environment that is diverse, global, and highly competitive. The curriculum evolves continuously to ensure that your degree features the most useful and up-to-date material valued in the industry. This concentration allows you to merge your academic focus with your career goals while working to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.