Computer Information Systems Degree Program
Demand for computer information systems specialists and management professionals extends to virtually every industry. According to Job Futures Canada, salaries for programmers, analysts, application developers and database administrators are substantially higher than the national average. DeVry’s Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree program was developed with the help of industry leaders, so our students graduate with the competencies employers seek, such as:
- Knowledge of structured, event-driven, object-oriented and web programming, as well as systems analysis, database design and management, and networking across multiple platforms
- Communication, critical thinking, problem solving and team skills
- Skills and knowledge in a specialized area of study, like computer forensics and information systems security
When you earn your Computer Information Systems degree from DeVry, you'll gain skills and knowledge that can be applied in nearly every industry and earn a degree valued by companies worldwide.
Specialized areas of study. As a CIS student at DeVry, you choose a specific area of study, allowing you to possess the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel in your chosen field:
- Business Management
- Computer Forensics
- Database Management
- Information Systems Security
- Systems Analysis and Integration
- Web Development and Administration
A Flex Option is available in lieu of a specific area of study.
Requirements: To earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems at DeVry, you must complete 8 full-time semesters or 125 credit hours. Here’s how it works:
One full-time semester equals
- 2 eight-week sessions
- 15 credit hours
- 4 to 5 courses
You also can spread your courses out and complete your computer information systems degree program part time, taking anywhere from 1 to 14 credit hours (about 1 to 4 courses) each semester until you have completed 125 credit hours (about 39 courses). Whatever best fits your schedule and your life.
More Reasons: Why DeVry for Computer Information Systems
Flexible study. Each term you choose the mix of classes that helps you balance personal priorities and keeps you moving toward your goals. Complete your computer information systems degree program in any of these ways:
- At our DeVry Calgary location
- By blending online and onsite classes
- As an online degree program
Whether online or onsite, qualified practitioner faculty will teach your classes, and you'll have regular opportunities for collaboration and interaction with classmates.
Accelerated schedule. You can earn your bachelor’s degree in computer information systems at DeVry in as few as 8 semesters, or 16 8-week sessions. Because DeVry offers courses year round in a three-semester schedule, full-time students can complete the CIS degree program in as few as 3 years. Learn more about our academic schedule.
Career-focused education. DeVry’s degree programs include general education courses, applied CIS courses, and highly relevant and practical coursework focused on your area of specialization. To keep our education career focused, we:
- work with industry experts in developing our curriculum,
- provide application-based learning in real programming scenarios, and
- sponsor computer systems development teams and program-specific organizations.
As a result, you’ll gain knowledge and experience that can help you make an immediate impact on the job.
Successful graduates. A leader in electronics and technology-based business education for 75 years, DeVry uniquely prepares students for in-demand, high-paying careers. For the year ending with the October '08 graduates, 73% of Canadian DeVry Computer Information Systems graduates were employed in their field. This includes graduates who actively pursued and obtained employment and those who were already employed in education-related careers within 180 days of graduation. These graduates earn an average salary of $45,938 (Canadian dollars).
Talk to a DeVry representative to learn more about the Computer Information Systems degree program.