Computer Information Systems Degree at Aquinas College

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Undergraduate Computer Information Systems degree at Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Your code compiles. The system connects. The problem finally clicks. At Aquinas College, the Computer Information Systems program prepares you to think through strategic problems, build reliable systems and solutions, and lead in an ever-evolving digital world. Beyond the keyboard, your professors and mentors will guide you to be effective leaders in the industry, teaching you how to maintain a competitive edge while still helping you to build a strong foundation in business and technology skills. You’ll gain knowledge in database management and data analysis tools through hands-on experience and practical applications. Plus, each student completes an internship before graduating, so you can rest easy knowing that you’ll have the experience you need to start your career. 

 

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It's Time The System Was Built for You

 

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Majors

Minors

Computer Information Systems 

Management Information Systems 

Computer Information Systems Analyst 

Computer Information Systems Networking 

Computer Information Systems Web Design 

Management Information Systems 

 

Name Title Department Phone
Thomas Ferratt Adjunct Professor Computer Information Systems
Richard Latimer Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems (616) 632-2425
Paul Wrbanich Adjunct Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems

Career Preparation based on leadership

 

1. Students will gain a solid experience in the use of current software applications and technology to solve business and information problems.
2. Students will demonstrate basic software development, testing, and debugging skills in current leading programming language environments.
3. Students will exhibit a fundamental understanding of IT infrastructure (networks, operating systems, standard components, security/infrastructure configuration).
4. Students will be able to accurately design a relational data model and administer its implementation (normalization, physical design, structured query language).
5. Students will be able to successfully apply knowledge of data structures, logic algorithms, and analysis techniques to solve business and information problems.
6. Students will develop strong communication skills: written, verbal, and interpersonal.

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Student Profiles

Students love Aquinas for its small classes, personal attention, access to faculty, and hands-on experiences.

Foster Planet Walk

Foster Planet Walk

To better highlight a unique feature of the Aquinas campus, several Computer Information Systems students built a mini website for their Senior Capstone project.

 

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES

Students earning a CIS or MIS degree at Aquinas encounter abundant internship and full-time job opportunities. Even in an economic climate where many entry-level graduates find it difficult to job search, our graduates are finding many opportunities and are often hired before graduation. Area job fairs, online postings, personal networks, and, of course, Aquinas' excellent Advantage Center referrals are all good methods of job and internship hunting. Other options for graduates are to continue on to pursue a Master's of Science in an IT-related field.

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Quick Facts: Computer and Information Systems Managers
2023 Median Pay $169,510 per year
$81.50 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education Bachelor's degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation 5 years or more
On-the-job Training None
Number of Jobs, 2023 613,500
Job Outlook, 2023-33 17% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change, 2023-33
106,900

 

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Alumni Profiles

Alumni Profiles

 

Prepared for the real world with a depth of knowledge and an understanding of how to use it.Alumni Profiles