Computer Information Systems Degree at Aquinas College
Discover Computer Information Systems at Aquinas
The mission of the Computer Information Systems Department at Aquinas College is to
prepare students for careers in information technology as well as leaders in the industry.
Aquinas offers both Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Management Information Systems (MIS) majors. Each major includes a strong technical base, including programming, operating system, database, and networking foundational knowledge.
The CIS major strengthens each of these skill sets with advanced courses, while the MIS degree combines business skills such as accounting and marketing with the technical skills needed for business application of information systems and technology.
It's Time The System Was Built for You
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.
Student Profiles
Students love Aquinas for its small classes, personal attention, access to faculty, and hands-on experiences.
Student Clubs
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Foster Planet Walk
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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.
| Quick Facts: Computer and Information Systems Managers | ||
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| 2023 Median Pay | $169,510 per year $81.50 per hour |
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| 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 |
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Alumni Profiles
Prepared for the real world with a depth of knowledge and an understanding of how to use it.Alumni Profiles