Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University. A CIS degree will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to bridge the gap between IT and business. You'll take an active role in helping support your organization's strategic goals through technology. If you've completed your associate degree in business or an AS in IT, this program is especially well-suited for you. With 18 free electives, you'll have the power to finish your program faster saving you time and money along the way.

Learn how to:

- Use business intelligence applications to analyze the data models

- Analyze existing business information systems and identify new ones

- Develop communication strategies

- Apply learned concepts to develop and implement systems that support an organization's goals

- You also have the option to enroll in the general track or in one of 2 career-focused concentrations.

"The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems prepares graduates to implement effective solutions in support of organizational needs," said Ann Marie Moynihan, associate dean at SNHU. The curriculum helps accomplish this goal by exploring key tech concepts like systems thinking, scripting, database environments, application development, and object-oriented analysis and design."

You'll think about these ideas in a business context, with courses that cover client systems and support, enterprise information systems, and business intelligence and reporting. You'll also apply what you've learned through a culminating capstone experience.

"The capstone course offers an opportunity to work on a CIS project-based design where you can work with a team to generate a plan in support of business needs," Moynihan said. Using practical, real-world situations as a launchpad, you'll apply what you've learned throughout the program. "The knowledge, skills, and principles of systems analysis and design, project management, quality assurance, and resource management are applied as the team works to formulate and recommend solutions."

Introduction to Quantitative Analysis and Applied Statistics for STEM are dictated courses for the General Education Program.

- General education courses: All online bachelor's students are required to take general education classes, if not obtained in prior coursework. Through these foundation, exploration, and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.

- Technology resources: We provide cloud-based virtual environments in some courses to give you access to the technology you need for your degree and your career. Learn more about our virtual environments.

- Save time and tuition: Depending on your scores, you could earn up to 12 math credits the equivalent of 4 courses toward your degree for less than $50 per assessment with our Pathways to Math Success assessments. Earn Credits for What You Already Know

- Earn transfer credits for IT certifications and credentials: If you've earned IT certifications through organizations like CompTIA, Google, or Amazon Web Services (AWS), you may be eligible to receive credit toward your degree program. Or If you're seeking certification, some IT and computer science courses can help you prepare for specific exams.

- Earn credits for work and life experience: Did you know certain work and life experiences - like industry-recognized certifications, law enforcement training, and math knowledge - could save you time and money at SNHU? Learn how you could get credit for work or life experience.

Part of our mission to expand access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 6 (8-week) undergraduate terms.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)