Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Business Administration - Information Systems] From Colorado State University

This  program at  provides students with a broad understanding of business and a sound foundation in computer fundamentals and programming, systems analysis and design, networking, database design and implementation, project management, web applications, systems integration, and information and systems security. Graduates acquire an ability to apply computer technologies to solve business problems, providing a wide variety of career opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes in the CIS program use a tiered model based on a student's year in school. Learning outcomes build on the previous year’s learning outcomes. Upon graduation all of the learning outcomes will be achieved.

Students will demonstrate:

• The ability to design, write, and test computer programs written in various computer languages by the end of their sophomore year
• The ability to design, implement, and test a database; construct a project plan for technology implementation; and understand, implement, and administer various network protocols and implementations by the end of their junior year
• The ability to integrate and implement previously learned technologies in a Web-based environment by the time they graduate

Potential Occupations

Computing-related careers are characterized by a rapid rate of change driven by technological developments. Participating in paid or voluntary work, internships, and cooperative education opportunities is highly recommended, to keep students abreast of new developments and to help them benefit from networking to enhance employment opportunities.

Examples of career opportunities include, but are not limited to: applications programmer, programmer/analyst, systems analyst, systems consultant, PC specialist, systems or network manager/administrator, database administrator, IT project manager, webmaster, information and system security professional.