Computer and Information Science (B.S.) with Business Information Systems Concentration

Program Overview

Majors are introduced to the broad discipline of Computer and Information Science as they develop foundational competencies through a series of core courses. To complete their major, students select one or more of the following concentrations: Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Development, and Web Development. Students have opportunities to participate in programing competitions, service learning, summer research experiences, and professional internships.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Computer and Information Science program can:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. 
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
7. Explain how faith connects to the discipline and how the biblical call to vocation relates to potential career options. 

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Four credits from the following (Junior/Senior year):

Business Information Systems Concentration (36-37 credits)

Three credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Nine credits from the following:

CIS courses* excluding CIS 171

Three credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Three or four credits from the following:

QuEST Requirements