Computer Information Systems (CIS)

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Management program is designed to give students an understanding of business functions, management principles, and the critical role of technology in any modern business or other organization. Students will gain a solid foundation in computer information systems, while also studying management fundamentals. This program enables students who have an aptitude for technology to pursue their own areas of interest within the field and to be competent administrators within a technology-based organization.

First Year
Credit hours CM105 Public Speaking3
 CS101 Computer Concepts and Applications3
 CS245 Management Application and Information Systems3
 EC101 Macroeconomics3
 EC102 Microeconomics3
 EN101 English I3
 EN102 English II3
 IS105
 Common Experience
3
 MA107
 College Algebra*
3
 PS101 Introduction to Psychology3
  Total Credits30
Second Year
Credit hours AC121 Financial Accounting
3
 AC122 Managerial Accounting3
 CS205 Computer and Systems Programming I
3
 CS210
 Database Design and Management
3
 LA204
 Business Law
3
 MA121 Basic Statistics3
 MG201 Principles of Management3
 MK201 Principles of Marketing3
  Science Elective3/4
  Free Elective3
  Total Credits30/31
 Third Year
Credit hours CS234 Website Programming and Development 
3 CS301/
CS310
 Advanced Web and Application Programming/Mobile App Development
3
 FI201 Principles of Business Finance1 IS210 Professional Development for Internship3
 MG304 Leadership and Ethics3 MG315 International Management3
 MG321 Organizational Behavior3 PS315 Social Psychology3  Humanities Elective3  Social Sciences Elective3  Free Elective
3 
  Total Credits30 
 Fourth Year
Credit hours CS233 System and Network Fundamentals3 
 CS400 Project Management3 
 CS443
 Systems Analysis and Design 
3
 MG303
 Managerial Communications
3
 MG390 Management Internship3 MG435 Operations Management3 MG441 Business Policy and Strategic Management3  English Elective
3
  Free Elective (2)
6
  Total Credits
30

A completed application form. We recommend that international students apply via the International Student Online Application.

A $50 application fee.

An official transcript sent directly from your secondary school. Photocopies of transcripts are not acceptable. Transcripts must be translated into English. If you are not able to provide an official, translated transcript, we recommend that you utilize the services of the Center for Educational Documentation (opens in new window), to provide Fisher College with appropriate documentation.

Official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its equivalent. Fisher accepts a variety of other language examinations, such as:

Paper-based TOEFL (PbT)

Computer-based TOEFL (CbT)

Internet-based TOEFL (IbT)

IELTS exam

Cambridge PET exam

The STEP Eiken exam (Japan)

The ESPT exam (Korea)

iTEP Academics: The International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) with a minimum score of Level 5 or higher. TheiTEP score is valid for two years.

The minimum TOEFL score required for direct acceptance is 61iBT. Students with lower scores may be conditionally accepted to Fisher, or be required to attend language development courses. Students take college-level courses at the discretion of their Academic Advisor. (The school code for Fisher College is 3391.)

A notarized, current bank statement verifying that the student has a minimum of $49,000.00 U.S. Dollars in a cash account available for his or her use. If the bank account is not in the student's name, then a notarized letter of support should accompany the notarized bank statement from the holder of the account. Most consulates around the world require the applicant to prove that he or she is able to pay for his or her entire program of study.

Official college transcripts. If you intend to transfer from another college/university, you will need to forward official transcripts from that college as well as written course descriptions.

Transfer Release Form. International students transferring their I-20 from another college or language school must submit a transfer release form and a copy of their I-20 from the last college attended. All transfer students must be in good academic standing, must owe no money to their previous college, and must not have any judicial or criminal complaints against them.

The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request additional information to determine admissions eligibility.

If you would like to inquire about specific accommodations upon enrollment, please contact the Student Accessibility Services.