Bachelor of Science
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
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“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
Join clubs and organizations to get involved on campus and in your major.
Complete with the E-sports club.
Where you'll study
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
- Elective
- Elective
- Directed Elective
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
- Capstone
Meet an advisor
Computer Systems and Software Engineering
- McFarland Hall 138A
Accreditation
A college education is an investment in yourself. Making sure your education is high-quality can be difficult, but not at VCSU. We are proud to be accredited by numerous institutions, and with that accreditation comes the assurance you’re receiving the highest quality education that will prepare you for your career.