CIS.Minor - Minor - Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems (CIS) is a rapid-growth, high-demand area combining studies in computer science and business management. The CIS major at California Lutheran University is designed to meet the demand for graduates with knowledge of information systems and their application to business environments. The focus of the Computer Information Systems degree lies in three areas:

• Technology Integration: Students will be able to combine necessary theories, software programs, and operating systems to address real-world issues.

• Information Technology: Students will be able to understand and utilize current development tools to build revised or new platforms for future application.

• Analytical/Critical Thinking: Students will be able to analyze, understand, and modify an existing framework and to propose a new strategy within the given constraints.

Along with an emphasis on computer applications in software, hardware and programming, CIS majors receive a strong business and liberal arts education. As such, graduates are prepared to perform jobs such as 

• Project Management

• Program Management

• Information Technology Support Systems

Included in the computer science facility are a research laboratory, study areas, and electronic classrooms with large screen projection systems for lectures. Small classes allow faculty members to provide individualized attention to students and their projects and research. Students can gain faculty advised research experience through various summer research grants and independent study opportunities.

California Lutheran University Computer Information Systems graduates pursue careers that utilize their skills in management, software and hardware development, programming, computer use in businesses, computer engineering and education.

Graduates of California Lutheran University’s computer science program are working at:

• Disney

• Google

• Teradyne

• Intel

• Raytheon

• Boeing

• XYTech Systems

• XYPro Technology Systems

• and more

They also attend graduate (MS and PhD programs) at various universities

• Washington State University

• University of Southern California

• University of California, Berkeley

• University of California, Santa Barbara

• and more

Computer science students are in demand and California Lutheran University's graduates enjoy a high rate of placement in jobs and graduate schools