Computer & Information Systems Degree (BS)

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Our bachelor’s degree is 100% online, regionally accredited and with courses delivered in 7-week sessions you can reach your goal faster. Topics in this program include:

  • effective oral and written communication of technical information with “non-techies;”
  • analyzing users' needs to design, construct, test, and maintain software or systems;
  • network modeling, analysis, and planning.

An area of concentration in Computer Forensics & Digital Investigation; Information Security; Networking; or Web Site Design & Development will round out your degree.

Select the Curriculum and Program Outcomes tabs for more information about what you will learn in this program.

Curriculum

 

Program Outcomes

Upon completion, graduates with a B.S. Degree in Computer Information Systems should be able to:

  • Compare and contrast different computer technologies including networks, servers, programming languages and database systems.
  • Write, test, and maintain computer programs in at least two languages.
  • Analyze computer users' needs in order to design, construct, test, and maintain computer application software or systems.
  • Design and develop a website using the appropriate mix of graphical, text and programming elements.
  • Maintain a physical web presence on the Internet.
  • Effectively utilize database and database management systems to organize, store and retrieve data.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of network systems and data communications including network modeling, analysis, and planning.
  • Analyze the computer and information needs of an organization.
  • Analyze the performance of an enterprise level information system.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and update an enterprise level information system.
  • Plan, document, and discuss potential changes and impacts to an enterprise information system.
  • Effectively communicate technical information verbally, in writing, and in presentations.
  • Demonstrate to an organization how information technology can be used as a competitive tool to increase competitive advantage.
  • Effectively design and develop an appropriate web presence in a team environment.
  • Use appropriate resources to stay abreast of the latest industry development tools and techniques.
  • Cite and comply with relevant industry and organizational codes of conduct and ethics.

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“I researched online programs and Champlain was definitely the best. The final deal maker was the counselors. They were attentive, knowledgeable and eager to help. The instructors are terrific and I’ve enjoyed the virtual camaraderie with my classmates.”

Alisa A.
New Mexico

“Champlain College is our provider of choice when we need education and training for our employees, or when we are looking to hire. Champlain graduates come in the door with real business skills and the ability to apply those skills immediately.”

Dave Winslow
Founder and CEO, Epik One
Vermont

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2018. Job opportunities will be best for applicants with computer-related work experience, coupled with an information systems degree.

CIS managers must possess strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills because they are required to interact not only with their staff, but also with other people inside and outside their organizations. Furthermore, the expansion of electronic commerce has elevated the importance of business insight. With the explosive growth of electronic commerce and wireless Internet, the role of CIS managers will continue to evolve.

Earnings for computer and information systems managers vary by specialty and level of responsibility. For more information, see the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook.