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Computer Information Systems

Join this growing career field with a hands-on education at VCSU. Our CIS degree focuses on preparing students to manage Information Technology in multiple environments. From CRM managers to coding, this degree covers it all.

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Derek Bear

Computer Systems Information student

“I chose VCSU because it has the major that I want, and I am from Valley City, so it was a no brainer when the opportunity came about. I was also grateful I could keep my many jobs around town some of which include a mowing business and my high school tech job.”

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Beyond graduation

Explore the possibilities

A degree in Computer Information Systems from VCSU can open up opportunities you never thought possible. This is a growing career field and careers open to graduates with this degree can include:

  • Software developer
  • Network or systems engineer
  • IT manager
  • Database specialist
  • Front-end application designer
  • Web developer
  • Computer scientist
  • UI/UX designer
  • Computer programmer

Where you'll study

The majority of our Computer Information Systems courses are taught in historic McFarland Hall
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Plan of Study

  • Elements of Accounting I
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems
  • Discovering Computing
  • College Composition I
  • Art or music course
  • Viking Voyage
  • Elements of Accounting II
  • Principles of Information Security
  • Directed Elective
  • Introduction to Professional Writing
  • Finite Mathematics
  • Introduction to Programming in Java
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Elementary Statistics
  • Lab Science
  • Humanities Literacies
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Information Systems Management
  • Directed Elective
  • Directed Elective
  • Speech Communication
  • Enterprise Systems
  • IS Strategy Management and Acquisition
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Database Theory/Design
  • Lab Science
  • Social Implications of Computers
  • Project Management
  • Directed Elective
  • Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
  • Additional Humanities or Social Science
  • Technical and Scientific Writing
  • Directed Elective
  • Elective
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  • Directed Elective
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  • Elective
  • Capstone

Meet an advisor

Susan Pfeifer

Susan Pfeifer, M.S., PMP

Professor
Department

Computer Systems and Software Engineering

Office Location
  • McFarland Hall 138A