Computer Information Systems

Male professional sitting at his office desk and working on a new software program.

Program Type

Major, Minor
Degrees Offered

B.S.
School

Gary Tharaldson School of Business

Explore the practical applications of technology and the use of IT in business. Incorporate servant leadership as a business professional.

What You’ll Learn

Apply programming logic skills and a variety of computer applications.
Analyze and design database systems and perform entry-level systems analysis and design work to solve business problems within a project team environment.
Document, code, debug, test, and implement a source code program solution.
Analyze, design, and produce websites and web-based applications.

Gain real-world experience.

You’ll have opportunities to apply what you learn in an IT environment.

Develop sound leadership skills.

In addition to gaining technical skills, you’ll develop as a servant leader in a curriculum that’s grounded in Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine values.

Be mentored by world-class faculty.

You’ll work closely with faculty who bring professional information systems experience to their classrooms.

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Careers & Outcomes

Employment Trends

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of computer and information systems managers will grow by 10% through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these professionals will grow as firms increasingly expand their business to digital platforms.

Career Paths

Computer and Information Systems Manager
Market Research Analyst
Computer and Information Research Scientist
Database Administrator
Operations Research Analyst
Computer Programmer
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Computer Systems Analyst

Featured Faculty

Kevin Fishbeck, PhD

Program Director Computer Information Systems

I have over 30 years teaching and other work experience in the cyber security arena. I am a Professor at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. I earned my PhD from the University of North Dakota and hold many industry certifications from Microsoft, Comp Tia, Cisco and others. I also own and operate Fishbeck Technology Consulting which provides cyber security services to small businesses.

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