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Center for Business Studies

Computer Information Systems

Programs of Study

The Center for Business Studies offers a computer information systems major leading to a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree. The department also offers a minor in computer information systems.

For more information about course offerings and requirements please see the KWC Academic Bulletin.

Signature Learning Experiences
  • Internships - For top performers, internships are available. Students eligible may be placed in situations that will provide them with first-hand experience in their career choice as well as earning college credit. Internship opportunities include: The City of Owensboro, The Messenger-Inquirer, Independence Bank, Teacher's Credit Union, Ragu, BB&T, and Waxworks
  • Finance Club - The Finance Club has $10,000 (real money!) to invest in the stock markets. Students, through company research techniques, learn to make real portfolio decisions.
  • New York - Since 1992, a group of business students has been part of a large group that spends Spring Break in New York City. The 10-day, 9-night travel-study course examines the foundations of American business from Wall Street to Broadway.
  • Projects - Junior and senior students complete projects that are relevant to future work in classes. For example, this group of seniors is designing an X-Box game.
Faculty

Professor Joe Elliott
jpelliott@kwc.edu

About the Program

A major in computer information systems prepares students in conceptualizing, prescribing, developing and delivering leading-edge information system applications that support business processes and management decision making. It provides students with an understanding of how technology can make a difference in organizations, and detailed knowledge of information system analysis, design, implementation, operation and maintenance. The major is broken down into two different areas of emphasis, Visual Technology (VT) and Information Technology (IT). Students interested in the VT aspect of CIS will be more focused on front-end presentation, such as web design and development. Students interested in the Information Technology aspect of CIS will delve more into networking, databases and how web-sites work behind the GUI. A student may also choose to do a general major in CIS.

This program has been accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.

Contact Us

CIS Program
Kentucky Wesleyan College
3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-852-3195