1. Virginia Union University
Department of
Computer Information Systems
/ Cyber Security
/ Computer Science

2. Prepare students in the design, implementation, use of computer information systems, and the understanding of computers. A further goal is to aid students in the successful pursuit of professional careers in the field.
Mission
CIS / CS Virginia Union University

3. Why Study Information Systems?
Computer Information Systems bridges business modeling theories and computer science by using the foundations of information and computation.
Firms are finding it more difficult finding qualified IT/IS staff members, making this one of the best fields despite the economy.
Entry-level information technology professionals receive some of the highest paid jobs in business management.
Why Study Information Systems?
CIS / CS Virginia Union University

4. Why Study Cyber Security?
Cyber Security is the sum of efforts invested in addressing cyberrisk, much of which was, until recently, considered so improbable that it hardly required our attention.
Projected 37 percent increase in jobs through 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Earning a bachelor’s degree in information security qualifies you for nearly 600 times more cyber security jobs than someone without a bachelor’s degree
Why Study Cyber Security?
CIS / CS Virginia Union University

5. Each student in our department is paired with a full-time faculty member who meets with the student every semester to provide guidance on the next semester’s course selection.
Academic Advising
CIS / CS Virginia Union University

6. Bachelor Science in Computer Information Systems Courses
Intro to Software Development
Network and Telecommunication
Database Design and Implementation
Electronic Commerce
IS Hardware and Software
Systems Analysis & Design
Application Programming
Other Computer Electives
Minor in Computer Science Courses
Programming I
Application Design I and II
Data Structures
Other Computer Science Electives
Degree Offerings
CIS / CS Virginia Union University

7. Degree Offerings Bachelor Science in Cybersecurity Courses
Cyber Crime and Security
Digital Forensics
Network Security Management
Database Design and Implementation
Electronic Commerce
IS Hardware and Software
Systems Analysis & Design
Criminal Investigations
Other Computer and Criminal Justice Electives
Degree Offerings
CIS / CS Virginia Union University

8. Use the industry-leading virtualization software
Students may receive certifications through Microsoft that can validate the student’s knowledge and skills in technology.
Provide technology skills employers seek while offering hands-on-experience with the latest Microsoft Software and E-Learning courses.
Use the industry-leading virtualization software
CIS / CS Virginia Union University

9. National Society of Black Engineers
The mission of NSBE is “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”
National Society of Black Engineers
CIS / CS Virginia Union University

10. February 7-9, 2019 Washington, DC
2019 BEYA STEM Conference
CIS / CS / Cyber Virginia Union University

11. Average Student Salaries for the Class of 2015
CIS / CS Virginia Union University

12. CIS Jobs Software Developers Computer and IS Manager
Technical Writer
Web Developer
Computer Marketing Specialist
Data Warehousing Specialist
Computer Systems Software Developer
Computer Support Specialist
Database Architect
Network Administrator
Market Researcher
Operations Research Analyst
Applications Developer
Computer Programmer
Computer Research Scientists
Cost Engineer
Database Administrator
Information Technology Project Manager
Mathematician
Software Developers
Computer and IS Manager
Computer Aided Designer
Information Security Specialist
Computer Systems Analyst
Systems Developer
Technical Salesperson
Network Architect
Hardware Engineers
Statistician
Surveyor
Technical Director
CIS Jobs
CIS / CS / Cyber Virginia Union University

13. Cyber Security Jobs Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
Security Architect
Security Engineer
Security Manager
Security Consultant
Cryptographer
Chief Information Security Officer
Forensic Computer Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Security Systems Administrator
Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber Security Jobs
CIS / CS / Cyber Virginia Union University

14. Student Employers
CIS / CS Virginia Union University

15. Ask us what’s next!!
CIS / CS Virginia Union University