*On-campus format will require some online classes for degree completion.
. This particular degree program is intended for students interested in the business applications of computers and business oriented methods and issues. This St. Louis BA in Computer Information Systems degree program requires 62 credit hours of coursework in computer science, mathematics, accounting, economics, management, and organizational behavior, in addition to the general education requirements. All computer information systems core and elective courses take a hands-on approach using the computer to create solutions to problems or to illustrate concepts. Students pursuing this degree program often minor in some aspect of business.
Computer information system degree program graduates can expect work in jobs as diverse as the design and development of commercial computer systems, creation of computer graphics and simulation programs, and the design of cyber security systems to prevent unauthorized access to an organization's data. The role of the computer industry has always been one of leadership in both science and commerce. Computerization includes such fields as online educational systems, computerized navigation systems, scanner-based retail inventory systems, and computerized monitoring of critical systems such as power plants, air traffic control systems, and national defense operations. Computer information systems graduates have provided the nation with technical edge to succeed in the global marketplace of ideas and innovations. Career opportunities following graduation include: Data analyst, information systems manager, IT consultant, IT technical support, cyber security analyst, application analyst, and more.