Computer Information Systems

Degree Concentrations

• B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems, General CIS Concentration
• B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems, Network Management Concentration
• Minor in Computer Information Systems

Who Would be Interested in Computer Information Systems?

To be successful in CIS, you need:

• The ability to understand logic
• A commitment to ethical professional standards
• An ability to work well with others
• Business-world experience

Why Computer Information Systems?

Degree Benefits

• Computer Information Systems is distinguished from computer science (which is a department in the College of Arts & Sciences) in that it is more business-focused. Computer scientists focus more on computer hardware, computer languages, and specialized systems software.
• CIS offers courses in both forensic computing and data mining, which are among "The 5 Hardest Jobs to Fill" according to Inc.com.
• All EKU School of Business degree programs, including CIS, are accredited by AACSB International.
• CIS students build a foundation that prepares them to pursue either a business career with an understanding of how technology helps a business achieve its objectives or a technology career with an understanding of how business objectives drive work with information systems toward achieving business goals.

Internship Opportunities

Paid co-ops and internships are available. Recent student positions were with:

• Cycom Data Systems
• Ashland, Inc.
• YUM Brands
• Link Belt

Career Opportunities

• CIS majors will hold the 3 of the top 8 growth jobs over the next 8 years (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
• CIS majors will enter careers with strong salaries (careers in information systems and Hot CIS Jobs).
• CIS majors are an integral part of an environment lead by an internationally recognized CIS department that maintains strong relationships with the business community.
• CIS majors have leading edge tools and techniques in their grasp (MSDNAA, Rational Suite Enterprise, IBM products, and Oracle).

CIS offers a long-term career with good pay:

• Payscale.com shows the salary of an IT consultant varies based on years of experience. A new consultant fresh out of college can expect to earn between $48,189 and $60,384, whereas someone with more than 20 years of experience can earn between $83,558 and $120,898.
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, in May of 2008, the average salary of a software publisher was $87,710.
• In March, 2010, Simplyhired.com listed the average salary for a network security specialist at $62,000.
• The Princeton Review's "Guide to College Majors" lists the average salary of a webmaster between $40,000 and $50,000 a year.
• Read more: CIS Jobs & Average Salaries | eHow.com
  www.ehow.com/about_6292945_cis-jobs-average-salaries.html#ixzz1wHtH9U00

What Are the Requirements to be Admitted to the Program?

Students may select Computer Information Systems upon applying to the university.

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

• Associate Network Consulting Engineer, CISCO Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
• Information Technology Associate, Bechtel Parsons
• Network Test Engineer, Lexmark

How Do I Get More Information?

www.cis.eku.edu/
Contact Cy Lin, CIS Program Coordinator
cy.lin@eku.edu