Become successful in today’s high-tech society with a major in Computer Information Systems at the University of Mobile. This major will help you gain valuable knowledge and experience for programming, information and database management, software applications, hardware, operating systems, networking, and systems analysis techniques. The student ACM professional organization is also an important opportunity for students to participate in projects and to make connections with industry professionals. It is our goal to provide CIS majors with professional knowledge and skills consistent with and inspired by Christian values. Our program provides excellent instruction by qualified faculty, small class sizes, personal attention, career-oriented speakers and events, and exciting student life including an active student professional organization.

Career Opportunites

Here are some of the many career opportunities you will have with a major in CIS:

• Programmer/software engineer         • Database administrator
• Web Designer                                  • Interface design expert
• Network administrator                     • Systems administrator                

Further information about job opportunities can be found with the U.S. Department of Labor for Information System Managers and for Computer Scientists and Database Administrators.

Scholarship and Grant Opportunities

In addition to the grants and scholarships for all students at UM, qualifying students who major in CIS are eligible in their junior and senior years for SMART grants from the federal government which currently stand at $4000 per year. For more information about other additional monies that may be available for this major, check with the Financial Aid Office.

For more information about this major, contact Mr. Leo Denton, Acting Chair of the CIS Department.