As a student in the Academic Accelerator, you’ll receive:

• The right amount of support for your academic and English-speaking needs
• A full year’s worth of college credits
• Access to courses exclusively for international students
• English-language help with words you need to know for your classes
• A mix of classes with international and U.S. students

Computer scientists and engineers apply the theories and principles of mathematics and science to design computers, software, networks, and processes. These professionals work in many settings in research, industry, government, business, and education to create advanced information technologies, computer systems, and computer applications. The field of computer science and engineering is constantly moving forward, providing intellectual challenges and developing new knowledge on an almost daily basis.

The computer information systems degree has been designed jointly with the Darla Moore School of Business, and requires that students finish a business information management minor from the Moore School, along with a core grounding in programming classes, computer networks and cyber security.

All computing majors in the CSE Department learn the programming skills necessary to become effective software developers. However, the CIS major is unique in that it:

• Requires a Business Information Management minor from the Darla Moore School of Business that includes required courses is accounting, economics, management, and management science and additional business electives in entrepreneurship, international business, finance, and marketing.
• Includes computing courses in cybersecurity, information assurance, networks, and data management.
• Focuses on practical business mathematics (MATH 122/174) and Statistics (STAT 515/516) rather than the science-focused calculus courses.
• Requires only two laboratory science courses from the Carolina Core.

CIS professionals work in a wide variety of industries, including: banking, broadcasting, education, health-care, high tech, insurance, music, media, gaming, government, retail, surveillance – just about every industry depends on CIS. Some common job titles include:

• Systems/Business Analyst
• Database Administrator/Manager
• Information Systems Manager
• Network Manager
• Application Developer / Web Developer
• Information Security Analyst
• Business Intelligence and Data Analyst
• Social Media Analyst
• IT consultant
• Computer Support Specialist
• Systems Architect