Mesa Community College

This program is part of the Business & Information Systems department.

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Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems, or CIS, lies at the intersection of technology and business. It includes hard-core, techie elements, like programming, database management, and systems analysis. But it also includes solid business practices and principles, like marketing, management, and accounting. In fact, CIS exists as a way for both to interact and share information.

Computer Information Systems is the application of technology in managing business and solving operational problems. In the CIS program you’ll learn how to design, develop, manage, and maintain business technology infrastructure and specify technology solutions to suit business needs. You’ll also learn to create webpages, construct dynamically driven websites with the use of databases, and much more.

A career in CIS allows you to work in just about any aspect of business in virtually any industry. If a business relies on technology for its success it relies on the expertise and creativity of CIS professionals.

Available Associate Degrees and Certificates

Degree / Certificate Title Required Courses
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Computer Programming Required Courses
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Web Designer Required Courses
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Web Developer Required Courses
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Web Server Administrator Required Courses
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Game Technology Required Courses
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Multimedia and Business Technology Required Courses
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Computer Programming Required Courses
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Software Quality Assurance Required Courses
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Programming and System Analysis Required Courses
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Web Designer Required Courses
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Web Developer Required Courses
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Advanced Web Designer Required Courses
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Web Server Administrator Required Courses
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Game Technology Required Courses
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Multimedia Technology Required Courses
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Associate in Business - Specific Requirements Arizona State University Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Meet with an Advisor

Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success, so don’t skip it, okay?

Advising for the Computer Information Systems program is available through the Business & Information Systems department. You can also contact Advisement & Registration Services for general advising. Both will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.