Computer Information Systems

Career Opportunities

Career Paths for Computer Information Systems Majors

Whether your career goal is in software development, cyber security, or network design and support, Stevenson's Computer Information Systems degree will prepare you to become a confident communicator in the corporate boardroom as well as an asset to the company's IT department.

Graduates of our Computer Information Systems program embark on many rewarding career choices, including:

• Business Analyst
• Computer Hardware Engineer
• Database Administrator
• Multimedia Designer
• Network Administrator

Curious about internships and job placement after you graduate? Visit our Office of Career Services.

Courses

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

Take three of the following upper level courses:

Take any two of the following Business electives:

One 300-400 level INBUS, MGT, or MKT course

Tracks

Students must choose and complete the courses for one of the tracks listed below.

Computer Forensics Track

 Network Design Track

Software Design Track

Tracks and Minors

Tracks

Computer Forensics Track

Upon completion of the computer forensics track, graduates will be able to:

• Analyze and manipulate complex network infrastructures.
• Design and implement a network security plan.
• Construct an incident response team.
• Evaluate an end-to-end computer forensics investigation.
• Carry out evidence collection according to established protocols.
• Assemble testimonial evidence to act as an expert witness at a trial.

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Network Design Track

Upon completion of the network design track, graduates will be able to:

• Assess business problems and implement the best network solution.
• Apply knowledge of operating systems to construct various networking environments.
• Design messaging systems for problem reporting and resolution.
• Formulate secure network infrastructures in efficient topologies.
• Implement integrated voice and data services.

Software Design Track

Upon completion of the software design track, graduates will be able to:

• Assess business problems and select and implement the best programming language environment.
• Formulate software solutions for the desktop computing platform.
• Design software solutions for the Internet.
• Integrate database solutions with web and desktop applications.
• Develop software solutions for wireless handheld devices.

Minor

A minor in Information Systems is available. All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please see an academic advisor for more information. Specific information regarding minor requirements may be found in the Academic Information section of the catalog. 

Minors at Stevenson

BS/MS Option

The BS/MS option is available for students majoring in Computer Information Systems who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a master’s degree in one of Stevenson’s graduate programs. Students choosing this option may earn their master's degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in their junior year. Once admitted into this program, students develop an educational plan in consultation with their undergraduate and graduate advisors. For more information on this program see the Stevenson University Online Catalog.