Computer Information Systems

Our students learn the latest cutting edge technology through hands-on experience in labs such as VR/AR, interactive media, intelligent systems security, cyberspace, cyber-physical systems, programming languages and vision and mixed reality.

Computer science majors complete a two-semester capstone project that allows students in their senior year to work with a company in the Dayton area. Students are assigned a problem and develop a solution that will benefit the company.

Students can pursue concentrations to further their education in cyber defense*, artificial intelligence and data science and software engineering.

Students majoring in computer information systems are required to select a minor to complete their graduation requirements. This program is designed for students who seek to combine their interest in the use of computers with one or more approved areas in the arts, sciences, engineering or business.

*Students pursuing a computer science degree must apply to be part of the cyber defense concentration program.

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The computer information systems program emphasizes computer science concepts with particular attention to systems analysis and design.

Students majoring in computer information systems are required to select a minor to complete their graduation requirements. This program is designed for students who seek to combine their interest in the use of computers with one or more approved areas in the arts, sciences, engineering or business.

Additional Information

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about computer information systems, including degree requirements, course descriptions and a sample plan of study.

Additional Computer Science Programs

• Bachelor's Plus Master's Program
• Computer Science (B.S.)
• Computer Science: AI and Data Science (B.S.)
• Computer Science: Cyber Defense (B.S.)
• Computer Science: Software Engineering (B.S.)
• Computer Science (M.C.S.)
• Computer Science (Ph.D.)
• Autonomous Systems and Data Science (Graduate Certificate)

Related Programs

• Computer Engineering (B.S.)
• Data Analytics (Minor)
• Entrepreneurship (Minor)
• Film Studies (Minor)
• Finance (Minor)
• Management Information Systems (Minor)
• Mathematics (Minor)
• Media Production (Minor)
• Music (Minor)
• Sustainability (Graduate Certificate)
• Discover (Undecided)
• Discover Business
• Discover Engineering

Students majoring in computer information systems are required to select a minor to complete their graduation requirements. This program is designed for students who seek to combine their interest in the use of computers with one or more approved areas in the arts, sciences, engineering or business.

At the University of Dayton, applying is free and test scores are optional. When you apply, you'll automatically be considered for a merit scholarship.

Learn about our admission process, then apply using UD's application or the Common App.

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To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.