Benefits and Outcomes

The computer industry is constantly evolving and growing. The list of potential employers below will grow and change with the technology.

Some common employers of graduates with a degree in Computer Information Systems include:

• Computer vendors
• Software and computer companies
• Management consulting firms
• Government Agencies
• Universities
• Public and Private K-12 Schools
• Internet service providers
• Backbone operators
• Retail stores, vendors

The Computer Information Systems major provides students with sufficient infrastructure knowledge of hardware, software, telecommunic-ations, and operating systems technology to maintain organizational information technology systems effectively as well as apply quantitative techniques to the design and maintenance of those systems.

The CIS degree endows students with:

1. Broad knowledge and experience in computer systems technology;

2. Broad knowledge of the functional areas of business;

3. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;

4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

5. Skill in working effectively in teams, especially for large projects;

6. The ability to apply a Christian worldview and code of ethics in the work environment.

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in consulting, industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations. 

The program builds upon Montreat College’s strong liberal arts core with professional training in computer technology, business administration, and quantitative analysis. 

CIS provides students with knowledge of information technology (IT), its application to business, and a broad understanding of how IT fits in to the global economy, society, and the environment.