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CIS Program Objectives and Outcomes

Educational Objectives for Computer Information Systems Graduates
The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Information Systems produces graduates who are able to:
Succeed as skilled, competent information systems professionals.
Apply knowledge and skill in one or more information systems specialty areas, such as data management, application development, systems analysis and design, networking, information security, and project management.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal, teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
With innovativeness and agility, leverage information technology for improving performance, adding business value, and helping individuals, groups, and organizations achieve their goals in a competitive, global environment.
Demonstrate learning behaviors such as evaluating technologies, troubleshooting, improving one’s skills, and helping others learn.
Exemplify a responsible, ethical professional, by safeguarding information assets while serving the well-being of one’s organization, profession, community, and society.
Learning Outcomes for Computer Information Systems Majors
The learning outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program, as specified by the ABET Criteria for Accrediting Computing Programs  (see https://www.abet.org), are as follows.

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:
Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.