Computer Information Systems is an interdisciplinary major intended to prepare students in the specialized areas of Web Design, Networking, Technical Support, and Programming. Starting from a solid foundation in business and computer concepts, students learn to appreciate and understand the relationships between these two disciplines. The major prepares students to design and implement information decision support systems; hence, they can fill management, planning, and decision-making roles within any organization. In addition, the emphasis areas will further enable students to fill positions that require specialized skills in computer technology areas. This major also prepares students for graduate studies in business, information systems, or related fields.

Graduates from this major may expect to secure jobs as Web Designers, Graphic Art Specialists, Network Specialist/Administrators, Computer Help Desk Specialists and Programmers.

Further information regarding the CIS major may be obtained by contacting Elaine Plaster, Program Coordinator – eplaster@ferrum.edu

Degree Specific Requirements
ACC 201, 202 Principles of Accounting
MTH 206 Introductory Statistics with Business Applications
CSC 499 – Internship is strongly recommended

Common Required Courses:
CSC 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
CSC 225 Introduction to Visual Basic
CSC 340 Visual Basic for Applications
CSC 401 Database Theory
CSC 450 Computer Simulation
CSC 498 Senior Research Seminar
BUS 230 Computer Applications
BUS 303 Principles of Management
BUS 308 Business Communications
BUS 325 Advanced Computer Applications
BUS 330 Quantitative Methods
BUS 331 Production/Operations Management
BUS 430 Management Information Systems

Emphasis Areas

Web Design
BUS 318 Introduction to Electronic Commerce
CSC 330 Web Design
ART 201 Graphic Art
CSC 227 Java

Networking
CSC 422 Operating Systems
CSC 440 Networking I - Intro to Networking
CSC 441 Networking II - Administration and TCP/IP
CSC 442 Networking III - Hardware/Router Configuration

Technical Support
CSC 102 Hardware Maintenance and Troubleshooting
CSC 312 Computer Organization
CSC 422 Operating Systems
CSC 440 Networking I - Introduction to Networking

Programming
CSC 224 Programming Using C++
CSC 321 Data Structures
CSC 227 Java
MTH 311 Discrete Math