Bachelor’s Degree in 
Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Think, for a moment, about the role computer information systems play in your life. (If you’re reading this right now, you’ve already got a pretty good idea.) 

Look around you. Chances are you’re seeing a lot of people doing the same thing you are, either on a computer or a phone. Behind every website is a business, and behind every business is a team of experts making sure their computer information systems are running smoothly and ready for whatever new technology is around the corner.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) from Monroe College’s School of Information Technology, you can be one of those experts. You’ll learn the technical, managerial, and critical-thinking skills that will make you an invaluable asset to any organization that relies on computer information systems technology — in other words, every organization. 

It’s a field that’s always growing, always changing, and always in need of dynamic professionals who can stay ahead of the curve.

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New innovations bring new challenges, and new challenges need skilled, ethical, and trained professionals who can introduce fresh perspectives. 

That’s why the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2031, there will be 682,000 new jobs in computer and information technology. It’s likely that jobs in computer information systems will grow at a rate of 15%, nearly three times the average for all occupations.

A Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems can position you to take full advantage of those trends. You can be ready to meet the new challenges that come with innovation, and you can build a rewarding, stable career while doing it. 

Candidates for a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems must meet the following general admissions requirements: 

• Applicants must possess either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
• Candidates must also submit a completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.

CIS applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.

Learn more about how to apply to Monroe College.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Monroe as one of the Best Value Schools in Regional Universities North for years, and with good reason. We not only offer competitive tuition and fees, but personalized attention: our financial aid office is dedicated to making quality education affordable to everyone. 

Our financial aid counselors will work closely with you to find every scholarship, grant, and loan for which you’re eligible. They’ll even help you structure a manageable payment plan.

If you’re already an employee at one of our more than 400 Corporate Partner organizations, you might be eligible for a grant worth up to 20% of your tuition costs.  

Learn more about financial aid opportunities.

When you major in Computer Information Systems, you’re building a skill set that you can take with you anywhere. You’ll find information technology (IT) professionals in nearly every industry and sector, including government and nonprofit organizations. 

Monroe graduates have launched computer information systems careers at world-class organizations including IBM, Citigroup, Montefiore Medical Center, Verizon, Infosys, and Salesforce. They have worked in a variety of positions including: 

• Web developer 
• Systems analyst 
• Project manager
• IT Business analyst
• Mobile app developer
• Network architect 
• Network administrator
• IT support specialist
• Database administrator
• Security specialist

As you pursue your CIS degree, you’ll get a stronger sense of what you want to specialize in. No matter what you choose, you’ll have both the skills and the confidence to find your place in the field.

At Monroe, we make sure that once you step out of the classroom, your education continues — both on and off campus. 

We’ll work with you to find internships that suit your interests and career goals. Being in the New York City metro area makes that easy. As one of the world’s great tech innovation hubs, New York offers a wealth of possibilities. Monroe’s Computer Information Systems majors have interned at some of the world’s most successful companies, including: 

• Amazon
• Apple
• Cisco
• Google
• IBM
• Infosys
• The New York Times
• PepsiCo
• Salesforce 
• Verizon Wireless

You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to connect with industry professionals — and your fellow students — with our on campus organizations. 

• Monroe is proud to sponsor a chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society (with headquarters right here in New York). ACM members have access to competitions, seminars, lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities held throughout the year.
• The Information Technology Student Association (ITSA) holds weekly meetings where students in the School of Information Technology can exchange ideas and insights. The group also holds regular events, hosting visiting speakers and organizing exciting tech challenges. In addition, members volunteer their services to businesses in the surrounding community.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to prove your skills — not only to your professional network, but to yourself.

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