Computer Information Systems
Computers are everywhere you look—in your car, in your phone, and at nearly every place of business. A B.A. in computer information systems from Georgian Court University can prepare you for a variety of career paths integral to the ways we work and live.
Computer Information Systems Program Highlights
Program
Computer Information Systems B.A.
Average time to complete
Major courses are taken over two or more years. Transfer students with an AA can complete coursework in two years.
Delivery
On Campus
Earn a B.A. in Computer Information Systems from GCU
Gain practical, hands-on experience with programming projects, database design, and network management by entering the computer information systems major at Georgian Court University. With plenty of opportunities for experiential learning and team-oriented projects, you’ll gain a solid understanding of networks and database systems. Our curriculum, taught by experts in the field, will have you ready to become a cybersecurity or data analyst, database administrator, information systems manager, and more.
Why you should pursue a Computer Information Systems degree at GCU
A Variety of Career Paths
As our reliance on computers grows, the demand for experts in computer information systems is skyrocketing across industries. Graduates from Georgian Court University’s computer information systems program have applied their skills in various fields such as health care, finance, education, technology, and much more, showcasing the versatility and importance of their education.
Hands-On Experience
Students in the computer information systems program at GCU are provided with real-world problems and case studies so that they can apply what they know about legal, ethical, and socially responsible best practices before ever stepping out of the classroom.
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We are devoted to our core values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service, which are woven through each course and every aspect of our educational experience. At GCU, students, faculty, and staff see themselves as something bigger than themselves, recognizing their ability and responsibility to change the world as individuals and as a community.
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Georgian Court University is synonymous with possibility. Our education—which revolves around a broad liberal arts education, plenty of hands-on learning opportunities, and a tight-knit community—expands what’s possible in your life. All of this combined with more than $17 million in financial aid annually helps GCU to be recognized as a vehicle for social mobility.
Computer Information Systems Program Information
To earn a computer information systems degree from Georgian Court University, you must complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements. Explore the degree requirements below, along with information on similar programs and minoring in computer information systems.
Curriculum
Upon successful completion of the program of studies for Computer Information Systems, the student will receive a B.A. in Computer Information Systems and will have given evidence of the following outcomes and goals:
- Given a case study, students will critically evaluate the problem presented, identify the appropriate computer-based application most relevant to the problem, and produce a logically consistent solution.
- Given real world problems and case studies, students will apply knowledge of legal, ethical, and socially responsible best practices in the profession to address and solve the issues presented.
To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
A minimum of 33 semester hours of computer science and information systems courses are required for the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS123 | Computer Programming I | 4.0 |
| CS126 | Computer Programming II | 3.0 |
| CS220 | Python Programming | 3.0 |
| CS227 | Data Structures | 3.0 |
| CS231 | Introduction to Database Systems | 3.0 |
| CS450 | Applications Project | 3.0 |
| IS224 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3.0 |
| IS320 | Management Information Systems | 3.0 |
| Select from the following electives: | 8.0 | |
CS212 | Data Analytics for Business | |
CS225 | Computer Architecture | |
CS306 | Topics in CS or CIS | |
CS326 | Survey of Networks & Telecommunications | |
CS327 | Computer Network Administration | |
IS422 | Enterprise Cybersecurity (recommended) | |
| Total Credits | 33.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Minor in Computer Information Systems
Minor Sequence
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS123 | Computer Programming I (or equivalent) | 4.0 |
| CS126 | Computer Programming II | 3.0 |
| CS220 | Python Programming | 3.0 |
| Three additional courses chosen from among CS courses numbered CS111 and above and IS224, IS320, and IS422. | 9.0 | |
| Total Credits | 19.0 | |
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science & Physics Faculty
Saroj Aryal, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, & Physics
Jeffries Hall (139)
saryal@georgian.edu
732-987-2337
Robert Devlin, M.A.T.
Coordinator of Math Lab/Lounge
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Jeffries Hall (103)
rdevlin@georgian.edu
732-987-2386
Dae Wook (Wooky) Kim, PH.D.
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Sciences;
Director, Computer Information Systems Program
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Jeffries Hall
dkim@georgian.edu
Sarita Nemani, Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, Computer Information Systems and Physics
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Jeffries Hall (140)
snemani@georgian.edu
732-987-2308
Beth A. Schaefer, Ph.D.
Professor
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Jeffries Hall (142)
bschaefer@georgian.edu
732-987-2335
Anne E. Tabor-Morris, Ph.D.
Professor of Physics and Astronomy
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Jeffries Hall (142)
atabor-morris@georgian.edu
732-987-2323
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