Department of Computer Information Systems ABET Accreditation

The undergraduate program "Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS) Program", in the Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET.

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Vision:

To be recognized nationally and internationally as a leading academic program in the computer information systems domain. 

Mission:

Provide quality education in Computer Information Systems that prepares students for the technical and management challenges of professional life to better serve local as well as national communities.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO’s):

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems will demonstrate the following four career and professional accomplishments:

1. Strong practitioners of computer information systems knowledge in diverse user environments.
2. Valued contributors, applying the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct while working individually or within a team.
3. Ambitious lifelong learners motivated to engage in professional growth and higher-level studies.
4. Entrepreneurs and enthusiastic leaders of technology-based businesses.

Student Outcomes (SO’s):

    0. Define fundamental concepts and theories from information systems and related fields. 
    1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. 
    2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the Program’s discipline.   
    3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. 
    4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. 
    5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the Program’s discipline.
    6. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment. 

Program Graduate Attributes:

PGA1: Ethically and socially responsible.

PGA2: Critical thinker and problem solver.

PGA3: Effective communicator and team player.

PGA4: Lifelong learner .

PGA5: Dependable Information Systems Practitioner.

Annual student Enrollment and Graduation data for Computer Information Systems Program: