Computer Information Systems
Become an integral part of any business by keep IT systems running smoothly.
Computer Information Systems
Computer information systems (CIS) equips people with the tools to help businesses leverage their computer technology to achieve business goals. CIS pros rely on their wide and always growing knowledge base to solve problems and maximize resources. Finding the best solution takes innovation and collaboration. To work well in the field, you’ll need to understand hardware, software and the inner workings of how organizations function. People skills can go a long way too.
In our computer information systems program, you may:
- Earn an Associate, Associate in Applied Science degree or certificate in CIS
- Choose from numerous specialties, including web option, programming option, CISCO option, networking administration, computer programming, microcomputer applications, webmaster, PC tech, and cybersecurity
- Map out your goals for your career in this rapidly changing field
- Learn alongside industry professionals with real world experience
Degrees and Certificates
Program Details
- Prepare for an entry-level job in IT.
- Students who plan to transfer and earn a bachelor’s in information systems may land jobs as a system analyst, project manager, database administrator, web designer, programmer, systems architect and more.
- The National Career Clusters Framework created a tool to help you find a career that suits your interests and skills. Our CIS program is part of the Information Technology career cluster.
- We have a path from our A.A.S degree to a bachelor’s in applied management: computer science at NIU.
- Check out our CIS FAQs to learn about all your opportunities.
- In-district high school students can get started while still in high school. This program has a study guide to outline a pathway from certain high schools into our CIS program.
- With the wealth of specialties, Kish will prepare you for any number of entry-level roles or for transfer to a 4-year institution.
- Looking to start working fast? Register for CIS 190 –Google IT Support (6 credit hours) and earn your Google IT Support Professional certificate. This is a great option for someone looking to work with desktop support or in a Helpdesk position.
Students interested in pursuing a degree or certificate in computer information systems are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor.
The following Kishwaukee College classes will prepare you for a corresponding industry certification.
Certified Internet Web Professional
- CIS 118 of Web Site development - CIW Site Development Association Certificate Exam
- CIS 140 Networking Fundamentals - CIW Network Technology Associate Certification Exam
- Take the 2 courses and take the CIW Web Foundations Associate Certification Exam
CompTIA
- CIS 140 Networking Fundamentals - CompTIA Net+ Certification
- CIS 170 Introduction to UNIX - CompTIA Linux+ Certification