College of Engineering & Information Sciences

About Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Computer information systems specialists and management professionals design, build, and implement software solutions that are the driving force in every business, not-for-profit, and government agency. They're also relied upon to analyze existing systems and discover new ways to optimize their performance. So, it's no surprise that significant job growth is expected in computing fields over the next several years. When you earn your bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University, you'll gain skills and knowledge that can be applied in nearly every industry.

Here, you can choose to specialize your CIS degree program with a specific track of study, allowing you to obtain the exact abilities you need to excel in the field you prefer.

Program at a Glance

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (in New York, Bachelor of Professional Studies in Computer Information Systems)
Specialized tracks: Business Management, Computer Forensics, Database Management, Enterprise Computing, Health Information Systems, Information Systems Security, Systems Analysis and Integration, Web Development and Administration, and Web Game Programming
College: Engineering & Information Sciences
Semesters: 8 full time
Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 124
Accelerated option: Earn your bachelor's degree in as few as 3 years if you attend class year-round.
Location: Find out which DeVry University locations offer this degree program or explore taking classes through our online degree programs.

DeVry University offers you a great deal of flexibility. You can take your classes onsite, online, or a mix of both—whatever best fits your schedule and your life.

Note: Program availability varies by location.

Course Highlights

Course Areas

Hours

Communication Skills

15

Humanities

9

Social Sciences

9

Personal and Professional Development

5

Mathematics and Sciences

12

Business

11

Systems Concepts

16

Programming

12

Web Development

8

Systems Development

10

Specialized Track

19

To learn more about required and elective courses for the Computer Information Systems degree program, as well as to view individual course descriptions, please see the undergraduate academic catalog.

Graduate Success

At DeVry University, everything we do is focused on your career success. The proof is in the numbers. For the year ending with the October ‘08 graduates, 88% of U.S. DeVry Computer Information Systems graduates were employed in their field at an average salary of $48,202. (Of graduates who actively pursued and obtained employment and those who were already employed in education-related careers within 180 days of graduation.)