Computer Information Systems (BS)

Federal CIP: 11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program at Southern Wesleyan University prepares students with critical skills for diverse tech careers. This comprehensive curriculum encompasses ethical decision-making grounded in a theological understanding, advanced programming, network management, and systems analysis. Graduates are equipped for roles in network administration, database management, and web design, with specialized tracks in business, media, and music informatics that open opportunities in business management, public relations, and music performance. These capabilities enable graduates to effectively contribute to their organizations and society while upholding strong ethical standards. This major allows students to be eligible for the Enhanced LIFE Scholarship and the Enhanced Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.”

Learning Outcomes

Student completing the Computer Information Systems degree are expected to:

• make ethical decisions in the workplace based on the theological understanding of God (Ethics); 
• use algorithms and data structures to solve complex computational problems (Programming);
• connect general networking theory to the earned skills necessary for network administration (Networking);
• lead end-users to build a complete data flow system with business applications (Systems Analysis);
• utilize accounting principles for business decision-making differences in proprietorships, partnerships, and corporation data systems (Accounting);
• be competent in moving data into third normal form and manipulate and protect data for database administration (Database); 
• be competent in the basic design of web sites on client systems (Web Design).

Concentration specific learning outcomes include:

• Business Informatics. Demonstrate competency in business law, marketing, and finance of business management.
• Media Informatics. Demonstrate competency in technical writing, media law, and public relations.
• Music Informatics. Demonstrate competency in music theory and performance.