Bachelor of Science in Computer Information System

The Students can achieve all of this with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree or a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. Our graduates become software developers, database administrators, systems administrators, usability engineers, data scientists, IT project managers, and more.While the CS and CIS programs have many similarities, they’re focused slightly differently:The BS in Computer Science program focuses primarily on software and software systems, with classes spanning from the theoretical to the practical. You’ll learn about software development, engineering, computer networking, and information security. You’ll also be trained in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, and SQL through hands-on projects.The BS in Computer Information Systems program focuses largely on using computers to manage information in a business environment. It’s aimed at students who want to work in system analysis, business database management, and web or mobile application programming.With either program, you’ll benefit from smaller classes where you get more personal attention, faculty that specialize in advanced topics, classes that emphasize collaborative skills that are essential in today’s work environment, and the ability to customize your program with advanced electives.As a computer science or computer information systems student at UM-Flint, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct research through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. UROP allows students at any education level to perform paid or volunteer research with faculty on cutting-edge projects.

To earn a degree, students must complete at least 120 credits, though the exact number varies based on the chosen degree and concentration program. They must fulfill the General Education Program requirements, along with any additional degree and concentration-specific requirements. A minimum number of upper-division credits (300-level or above) is also necessary, with variations across academic units and programs, so students should refer to the specific requirements of their college or school—including the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, the College of Health Sciences, the School of Nursing, the School of Management, or the College of Innovation and Technology—as well as their intended concentration program. Additionally, students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0, though some programs require a higher GPA for completion