A Major in Computer Information Systems … a career for the future revised 2015
Student Learning Outcomes A student who graduates from the School of Computer Information Systems should be able to possess the following: 1. Practical knowledge of various productivity software package 2. Practical knowledge of various programming languages 3. Knowledge of information systems development methods and techniques 4. Knowledge of data communications and local area networks 5. Knowledge of communication skills
Job Opportunities Programmers Business and Systems Analysts Computer Engineer Data Base Administrator Computer Support Specialist Web Master Network Manager
Employers Our students are employed by the following employers throughout the region FIS Global Wal-Mart Century Tel ArkSys Dillards UAMS JRMC Hewlett Packard Area School Districts ACXIOM Wal-Mart Century Tel ArkSys Dillards UAMS JRMC Hewlett Packard Area School Districts Potlatch Georgia Pacific Price Lumber Co. Commercial Bank CNA Health Partners Entergy Sprint Drew Memorial Hospital Datatronics Tulane University Potlatch Georgia Pacific Price Lumber Co. Commercial Bank CNA Health Partners Entergy Sprint Drew Memorial Hospital Datatronics Tulane University
Employer Expectations Students should exhibit: Problem solving abilities Listening skills Team work ability New technology adaptability Time management talents Communication skills
Coursework Required Bachelor of Science in CIS General Education Courses CIS Major Requirements Supportive Requirements Electives & Identity Requirements
General Education 44 hours English Speech Humanities History Social Sciences Math & Science
CIS Major Requirements 39 hours PC Hardware/Software & Maintenance Programming Logic & Design Microcomputer Applications Advanced Microcomputer Applications COBOL Object-Oriented Programming WWW Programming Analysis & Design Data Communications Database Management Application Software Development CIS 3000-4000 Elective
Additional Requirements 24 hours Business Communication Accounting Economics Statistics Management Marketing 24-27 hours 21 hours electives - of your choice 3 hours Math/Science
Innovative Training Dedicated instructional server LAN lab World-wide web lab Internships with businesses Web development E-commerce Practical training with faculty Computer Network Security
Dedicated Faculty & Staff Administrative Support: Kathryn Jacobs Back row: Dean Brian Hairston, Lynn Harris, Ked Donham, and Jean Hendrix Front row: Terri Cossey, Lori Selby, and Angela Marsh
Student Involvement CIS Club Our students are involved: Christmas food drive Community coat drive Relay for Life Computer workshop for elementary students Intramural athletics
Arkansas Programming Contest 2015 – 1st & 2nd place 2014 – 1st & 3rd place 2012 – 1st & 2nd place 2011 – 1st & 2nd place 2010 – 1st & 2nd place 2009 – 1st & 2nd place 2008 – 1st place 2006 – 2nd & 3rd place 2005 – 3rd place 2003 - 3rd place 2002 – 1st place
CIS Majors over the past 5 years
CIS Major Graduates
Computer Information Systems … a major for the future