College of Business CIS Department

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The Computer Information Systems (CIS) department is a leader in the education of future information technology (IT) professionals.

IT professionals are responsible for helping information flow through organizations enabling business functions to be efficient, effective and profitable. They analyze and evaluate business processes; propose, develop, test, and implement technology-based solutions; design, build, and manage databases and networks; create and maintain websites; train and assist users of technology; and offer consulting services.

Careers in CIS are exciting, fast-paced, challenging, always-changing, sometimes unpredictable, and contrary to some claims, involve excellent interpersonal skills. New tools and methods are often available and new skills must be continuously developed in order to stay competitive and marketable.

We offer both an Undergraduate Concentration in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems. These programs offer a unique blend of technology and business education with a strong emphasis on practical knowledge and skills that our students acquire through hands-on learning. Here are some highlights:

Our undergraduate program began in the 1960’s as one of the first sanctioned by the Association of Information Technology Professionals (formerly the Data Processing Management Association). We have continued to maintain a cutting-edge curriculum by acting on the recommendations of leading industry and academic groups such as the Association of Information Technology Professionals, the Association for Information Systems and the Association for Computing Machinery.
Our Master of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to accommodate both non-IT professionals who are seeking to retool for an IT career as well as IT professionals who wish to extend their technical and managerial skills for assuming leadership positions.
Our programs are responsive to the market thanks to valuable input from a departmental Advisory Council that includes company representatives from Accenture, Ernst & Young, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, IBM, QWEST and Shell Oil.

Our students are engaged and active learners who participate in community projects and acquire critical leadership skills through student-run organizations such as the CIS Club.
Our graduates enjoy some of the highest starting salaries among all majors at the University. They are also assured of quick job placements with most graduates starting their careers within 30 days of graduation.
Our faculty members are knowledgeable and dedicated and recognized for their excellence in teaching and research.

If you require additional information, or just wish to chat, please contact me at either jon.clark@colostate.edu or 970-491-1618. I look forward to assisting you in any way I can.

Dr. Jon D. Clark
Chair and Professor