COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems (CIS) at Concordia University Chicago is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in the evolving field of information technology. The major requires completion of 37 credit hours, including core courses such as Computer Science I and II, Applied Programming Techniques, Database Systems and Design, Software Engineering I, Management Information Systems, Elements and Practices of Web Design, and Electronic Business, alongside a statistics or discrete structures course. Students also select electives to tailor their learning to specific interests, including options in macroeconomics, management, or marketing, and additional computer science or information systems courses such as data structures, advanced object-oriented programming, computer networking, mobile application development, operating systems, and software engineering II. The program emphasizes practical application through courses like Applied Programming Techniques, web and database design, and project management, and students gain professional experience through a required internship or project management course. The total degree program requires 120 credit hours, which includes general education, electives, and major requirements, ensuring that graduates possess a balanced foundation in both the technical and managerial aspects of information systems, preparing them for careers in systems analysis, software development, IT management, and related fields, while equipping them with skills adaptable to a rapidly changing technological landscape.