Find a Competitive Edge through Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program prepares students to bridge the gap between business and technology, developing the skills needed to help organizations improve processes, enhance operations, and strengthen security through innovative technology solutions.
Students gain hands-on experience in computer programming, database design and management, network administration, and other essential areas of information technology. Through a combination of technical knowledge and practical application, the program equips graduates with the expertise to become adaptable technology professionals ready to meet the evolving needs of today’s organizations. Many graduates of this bachelor’s degree program elect to continue their education at the graduate level by pursuing a Master’s in Business Technology Management.
Want to go the extra mile? Our Bachelor’s to Master’s Option allows you to graduate with a master’s in as little as five years.
Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program will:
- Demonstrate technology skills in software development, database design, network administration, and cloud-computing services.
- Communicate technical and non-technical information to specific audiences in varied formats.
- Formulate technology solutions to improve organizational performance.
- Demonstrate professional competencies related to contemporary careers.
Connection to Career
CIS Student Adam talks about Stevenson’s program and the opportunities that came from it, who recently started working at Cienna as a Cybersecurity Analyst.
Stevenson Computer Information Systems
Career Connections
Internship Placements
- Baltimore City Information Technology
- CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield of Maryland
- Department of Defense
- EA Engineering, Science, and Technology
- Exelon Corporation/BGE
- US Social Security Administration
Top Employers
- AT&T
- Clearview Group LLC
- PayPal
- Social Security Administration
- U.S. Department of Labor
- US Army National Guard
Career Pathways
- Database Administration
- Information Security
- Programming
- Systems Development
- Web Administration
Meet Our Students & Alumni
A Local and Global Impact
Arman Khan
Computer Information Systems Major, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Minor
“With a powerful combination of theoretical and practical know-how in both technology and entrepreneurship, I aspire to have my own startup in this exciting and ever-evolving field.”
Study Computer Information Systems at Stevenson
Courses
The courses in the preview below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems. Students must complete all remaining major requirements in addition to the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses.
Course Preview
| IS 140 | Information Systems Architecture and Design | 3 credits |
| IS 231 | Network Technologies | 3 credits |
| IS 345 | Java Programming | 4 credits |
| IS 365 | Writing for IS Applications | 3 credits |
| IS 444 | Wireless Application Development | 3 credits |
| IS 480 | Technology Law | 3 credits |
Academic Catalog
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, and suggested course sequence for Stevenson’s Computer Information Systems program.
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in computer information systems. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| IS 135 | MS Office Applications | 3 credits |
| IS 140 | Information Systems Architecture and Design | 3 credits |
| IS 150 | Relational Database Design & SQL with MS Access | 3 credits |
| IS 170 | Systems Development with UML | 3 credits |
| IS 201 | Management Information Systems | 3 credits |
| IS 231 | Network Technologies | 3 credits |
| IS 232 | TCP and IP Communication Protocols for Windows and UNIX | 3 credits |
| IS 235 | Advanced Windows Server Architecture & Administration | 3 credits |
| IS 240 | Programming Concepts | 3 credits |
| IS 260 | Presentation Theory and Application | 3 credits |
| IS 320 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 credits |
| IS 345 | Java Programming | 3 credits |
| IS 350 | IS Internship | 3 credits |
| IS 365 | Writing for IS Applications | 3 credits |
| IS 431 | Exchange Server & Messaging Systems | 3 credits |
| IS 432 | Network Security-Firewalls, IDS, and Counter Measures | 3 credits |
| IS 444 | Wireless Application Development | 3 credits |
| IS 480 | Technology Law | 3 credits |
| MGT 210 | Business Writing | 3 credits |
Take any two of the following business electives
Minors and Other Options
Minor in Information Systems
Students interested in expanding their studies in areas related to Computer Information Systems may explore available minors that complement their academic and career goals. Please see your career coach for more information about related minor options and requirements. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the minors section of the catalog.
Add a Professional Minor
Open yourself up to additional career paths with one of our professional minors. Each minor is designed to pair with students’ majors to give them additional career options, a competitive edge in the job market, and an opportunity to shape their Stevenson experience to meet their specific career goals.
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
BS/MS options are available for students majoring in Computer Information Systems who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework while working toward a Stevenson University Master’s Degree in one of the following:
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
A B.S. to M.S. Option is available for qualified students who are interested in earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The program is designed to blend seamlessly, providing students with a more powerful education in a shorter period of time.
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