Undergraduate - Bachelor of Science

Computer Information Systems, BS

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Transfer aproximately 30 courses (an estimated 90 credits)
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2 years
Length
30 Credits
Credits
$22,000–$27,000
Tuition
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2 years
Length
30 Credits
Credits
$47,000
Tuition
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OPT eligibility
Up to 3 years: 1 year OPT + 2-year STEM OPT extension (On Campus option)
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Program description

Computer Information Systems, BS

Because information systems now underpin nearly every business and organization, this program focuses on the innovative ways information technology helps organizations operate and succeed. Students learn directly from faculty who specialize in designing, building, and maintaining systems that support both daily operations and managerial decision-making. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems covers key areas such as using business intelligence for competitive advantage, redesigning business processes for improved workflow, managing data to support decision-making, building distributed systems for collaboration and global operations, integrating enterprise systems for synergy, and applying project management to create value through solution development.
Curriculum

Featured courses

Business Information System Development I

Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools, techniques, and methodologies used to plan and analyze the needs of modern business information system development.

Web Technologies for the Enterprise

Modern Web application technologies for the enterprise. Covers development of Web applications for handling business transactions and strategies including the use of cloud-based applications.

Mobile Platforms for Business

Mobile application development for the enterprise to address mobile transactions and consumer engagement. Covers business frameworks, app development; and management of devices, applications and services in today's multi-platform environment.

Admissions

Admission requirements

Program requirements

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Transfer applicants

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Key admission dates & deadlines

Program start Spring 2027 Fall 2027
Campus Immersion Online Campus Immersion Online
Application deadline October 1st, 2026 October 1st, 2026 January 15th, 2027 January 15th, 2027
Classes start January 11th, 2027 January 11th, 2027 August 19th, 2027 August 19th, 2027
Outcomes

Career opportunities & applicable roles

Currently, there is a shortage of information systems professionals, with many more jobs than qualified applicants. With a degree in computer information systems, graduates have limitless career choices. Information systems are key components in the success of other functional business areas such as accounting, supply chain management, finance and marketing, and the program can open doors across diverse sectors including education, entertainment, finance, healthcare, national defense and transportation.

Career examples include
Computer Forensics Analyst Database Administrator Information Systems Consultant Information Technology Security Manager Network Administrator Project Manager Software or Systems Developer Systems Administrator Systems Analyst Chief Executive Officer Chief Information Officer Chief Knowledge Officer Chief Security Officer Chief Technology Officer
The school

W. P. Carey School of Business

ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business is the largest business school in the United States, serving more than 25,000 students. Its mission centers on educating students, producing impactful research and engaging actively with the communities it serves. The school is recognized for both research and teaching. The Financial Times ranked W. P. Carey No. 17 globally and No. 3 among U.S. public schools for research, and U.S. News & World Report ranks its online undergraduate business programs No. 2 in the nation. Students study fields such as finance, accounting, supply chain management, business analytics, marketing and entrepreneurship, with classes offered on ASU's Tempe, Polytechnic and West Valley campuses and online.

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