COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Computer Information Systems Overview
A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Computer Information Systems (CIS) from Delta State University is a well respected degree nationwide. Our focus is teaching the use of information systems to gain a competitive advantage in business. Instruction and projects center on applications, infrastructure, and business technology. Graduates of Delta State University's CIS program serve as information systems managers of major corporations. They work in all types of businesses in hundreds of firms all across the country. A Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Computer Information Systems can be the beginning of a great career.

Program of Study
To complete a degree in Computer Information Systems at Delta State University requires a total of 124 semester hours. The program is fully accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The curriculum is reviewed periodically by a group of information systems professionals in order to ensure that our graduates are kept up to date on the latest technological and programming trends and techniques.  

Students enrolled in the Computer Information Systems program are required to maintain at least a "C" average in their major, with no grade below a "C" in all major classes.

Please refer to the Degree Requirements located at the above tab of the same name and the Degree Checklist which can be found at the Curriculum tab above. In the Brochure tab above you will find the suggested course sequence for the BBA degree in Computer Information Systems.

Career Opportunities
CIS graduates have career opportunities nationwide. Today's employers are seeking out graduates with backgrounds in both business and computer information systems. Delta State's program provides the skills needed to succeed in the professional world. Companies like Baxter Healthcare, Viking Range Corporation, INFOWORKS, Techinfo, Inc., Monsanto, and many others have hired Delta State alumni.

Minor in Computer Information Systems Overview
The College of Business currently offers a minor in Computer Information Systems.

Program of Study
To complete a minor in Computer Information Systems at Delta State University
requires a total of 24 semester hours of Computer Information Systems courses:
          CIS 205 Microcomputer Applications l
          CIS 210 Programming Fundamentals
          CIS 300 Management Information Systems
          CIS 351 Project Management
          CIS 331 Systems Analysis & Design
          CIS 335 Decision Support Systems
          CIS 361 Data Communications/Networking
          CIS 455 Database Project

WORKING IN PROGRESS

Faculty

• Clint Wood, J.D.
  Chair, Division of Accountancy, CIS & Finance 
   
• Jerry T. Kandies, CCP, Ph.D. 
  Professor of CIS 
   
• Vicki N. Webster, Ph.D.
  Assistant Professor of CIS 
   
• Donghyun Kim, Ph.D.
  Assistant Professor of CIS
  website: http://ntweb.deltastate.edu/dkim/
   
• H. Lynn Byrd, MBA
  Instructor in CIS 
   
• Eckward N. McKnight, Jr., ME, PE
  Instructor in CIS

Staff

• Robin Cooper
  Senior Secretary