The CIS major equips students for participation in
a variety of high tech industries. The role of the
CIS graduate is to be the architect of information
systems designed to meet the needs of information systems
managers. They use tools designed by computer science
graduates and apply them to specific industries, issues
or problems. They most typically hold the job tile
of database administrator or systems analyst.
At Alvernia College, the CIS major is an application
science. Having established a strong foundation of
computer skills, the student then takes a closer look
at a specific area of application.
Skills
Values
- Skill with numbers
- Achievement
- Desire to continue learning
- Patience
- Thoroughness
- Creativity
- Perseverance
Leisure Activities
- Working with a home computer
- Working in a computer store
- Solving logic problems
- Joining a computer club or organization
- Developing
or updating web sites
Strategies
- Further experience by getting part-time job
in computer store
- Offer to design a website for an organization
- Obtain internship
- Strengthen interpersonal communication skills
- Consider taking courses in business
- Participate in computer club or organization
