1. A Major in Computer Information Systems
… a career for the future
revised 2015

2. Student Learning Outcomes
A student who graduates from the School of Computer Information Systems should be able to possess the following:
1. Practical knowledge of various productivity software package
2. Practical knowledge of various programming languages
3. Knowledge of information systems development methods and techniques
4. Knowledge of data communications and local area networks
5. Knowledge of communication skills

3. Job Opportunities Programmers Business and Systems Analysts
Computer Engineer
Data Base Administrator
Computer Support Specialist
Web Master
Network Manager

4. Employers Our students are employed by the following employers throughout the region
FIS Global
Wal-Mart
Century Tel
ArkSys
Dillards
UAMS
JRMC
Hewlett Packard
Area School Districts
ACXIOM
Wal-Mart
Century Tel
ArkSys
Dillards
UAMS
JRMC
Hewlett Packard
Area School Districts
Potlatch
Georgia Pacific
Price Lumber Co.
Commercial Bank
CNA Health Partners
Entergy
Sprint
Drew Memorial Hospital
Datatronics
Tulane University
Potlatch
Georgia Pacific
Price Lumber Co.
Commercial Bank
CNA Health Partners
Entergy
Sprint
Drew Memorial Hospital
Datatronics
Tulane University

5. Employer Expectations
Students should exhibit:
Problem solving abilities
Listening skills
Team work ability
New technology adaptability
Time management talents
Communication skills

6. Coursework Required Bachelor of Science in CIS
General Education Courses
CIS Major Requirements
Supportive Requirements
Electives & Identity Requirements

7. General Education 44 hours English Speech Humanities History
Social Sciences
Math & Science

8. CIS Major Requirements
39 hours
PC Hardware/Software & Maintenance
Programming Logic & Design
Microcomputer Applications
Advanced Microcomputer Applications
COBOL
Object-Oriented Programming
WWW Programming
Analysis & Design
Data Communications
Database Management
Application Software Development
CIS Elective

9. Additional Requirements
24 hours
Business Communication
Accounting
Economics
Statistics
Management
Marketing
24-27 hours
21 hours electives - of your choice
3 hours Math/Science

10. Innovative Training Dedicated instructional server LAN lab
World-wide web lab
Internships with businesses
Web development
E-commerce
Practical training with faculty
Computer Network Security

11. Dedicated Faculty & Staff
Administrative Support: Kathryn Jacobs
Back row: Dean Brian Hairston, Lynn Harris, Ked Donham, and Jean Hendrix
Front row: Terri Cossey, Lori Selby, and Angela Marsh

12. Student Involvement CIS Club Our students are involved:
Christmas food drive
Community coat drive
Relay for Life
Computer workshop for elementary students
Intramural athletics

13. Arkansas Programming Contest
2015 – 1st & 2nd place
2014 – 1st & 3rd place
2012 – 1st & 2nd place
2011 – 1st & 2nd place
2010 – 1st & 2nd place
2009 – 1st & 2nd place
2008 – 1st place
2006 – 2nd & 3rd place
2005 – 3rd place
rd place
2002 – 1st place

14. CIS Majors over the past 5 years

15. CIS Major Graduates

16. Computer Information Systems
… a major for the future