The Bachelor of Science in computer management and information systems prepares students for entry into a professional career in business computing. The program is designed to provide students with skills in business systems analysis and design, business systems implementation, database design and implementation, and communications systems design. Students also obtain a breadth of knowledge in the business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing. This combination of education in the computing discipline and the business disciplines is widely sought by employers today.
The CMIS degree will prepare you to be a business professional who understands the value of information and how organizations manage and use information to achieve goals. You will learn about the functional areas of modern business and the ethical and global issues confronting business today along with the economic, social, political, and legal environments in which business decisions are made. Practice in making decisions using quantitative and analytical skills are complemented with leadership and team-building skills. The curriculum is delivered using a variety of methods including analysis of business cases and other experiential exercises as well as co-curricular activities.
The demand for graduates with an undergraduate degree in computer management and information systems has risen consistently and continues to rise. Positions in great demand include systems analyst, programmer/analyst, network administrator, database designer, information systems project manager, systems consultant, and training specialist. Positions of emerging importance include telecommunications analyst, Internet specialist, and help-desk consultant. SIUE graduates have been successful in obtaining positions in a variety of companies such as Monsanto, Express Scripts, EdwardJones, Hortica as well as government agencies. Students are strongly encouraged to obtain professional experiences through co-operative education, internship and other co-curricular activities prior to graduation.
Admission to the School of Business is through a selective, competitive application process. Students must first apply to SIUE and be admitted, then complete a set of prerequisite courses before applying for admission to the School of Business. Additional information regarding admission to all undergraduate programs is available on the School of Business website and in the undergraduate catalog. Students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor as they make plans to apply for admission to the School of Business.
