Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Today’s computer information systems professionals provide invaluable and highly specialized computer systems expertise, helping companies stay competitive in the global marketplace. These experts harness technology and enable organizations to use information to the fullest and are among the key business experts responsible for effective and efficient business operations. In short, CIS experts are vital to the success of every enterprise.
To meet this need, RCC’s Computer Information Systems programs (degree and diploma) incorporate business and systems methodologies with technical and business-oriented topics resulting in graduates who are well prepared to contribute to their organization’s success. Degree graduates further develop their critical thinking, research and communications skills. These competencies, along with additional technical courses and higher level practicum, prepare the RCC degree graduates to begin productive and exciting careers.
Responsibilities of Computer Information Systems professionals
CIS professionals identify, analyze and design business solutions; develop, test and implement supporting code and databases; and design data models and databases. They must combine knowledge of business functions with expertise in computer hardware, applications software, databases and enterprise-wide computing.
Positions
Graduates of Computer Information Systems programs are prepared for career-entry positions in a wide range of fields and positions including:
Programming
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Database Development
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Web Application Development
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Technical Support
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Career Fields
Virtually no business can operate effectively without computer information systems and the professionals who design and implement these systems. Key employment sectors include:
| Banking | Government | |
| Communications | Legal | |
| Consulting | Manufacturing | |
| Education | Medical | |
| Entertainment | Retail |
