Computer Information Systems

**COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS**

Computer information systems (CIS) is the practical application of technology to help businesses perform efficiently. CIS specialists determine the needs of an organization and identify the patterns of information flow that satisfy those needs.

**Why Choose CIS?**

**Technology is Everywhere**  

Technology is heavily integrated into the world. People depend on the small computers on their wrists and in their pockets to get them places, make transactions, and connect with others. Similarly, all businesses rely on technology to operate efficiently and protect information. The larger the company, the grander and more complex their needs. The demand for knowledgeable CIS professionals continues to grow along with the adoption of new technology.

**Real-World Opportunities**  

CIS must be both learned and applied. Students who have honed their skills in the classroom are encouraged to pursue learning experiences through internships, research projects, hackathons, or other competitions such as the Google Challenge. In New York City, there is no shortage of companies seeking skilled CIS students as interns. Manhattan's students have interned at:

- AIG  

- Nasdaq  

- NY Criminal Justice Agency  

- RBC Capital Markets  

- U.S. Securities Exchange Commission  

Careers of interest for CIS majors include the following. See each link for more details about job outlook and salaries:

- Computer and information systems manager  

- Computer programmer  

- Computer hardware engineer  

- Computer and information research scientist  

- Database administrator  

- Data auditor  

- Educator  

- Sales engineer  

- Information security analyst  

- Media manager  

- Network and computer systems administrator  

- Network architect  

- Operations manager  

- Software developer  

- Statistician  

- Systems analyst  

-Technical Writer