Why Choose Computer Information Systems?

A CIS Minor can significantly increase the marketability of any Bbachelor’s degree. Proficient usage of computers in day-to-day business functions is now critical for success in any work environment. Having a CIS Minor adds skills and abilities beyond your major that employers need, and it will differentiate you from those without it.

Get a Great Job

Computers and Information Systems have become essential to all aspects of business. All professionals, regardless of their major are needed to understand and relate the problem-solving abilities of a computer system to an individual business department, company, or a multi-national enterprise.

A CIS Minor will give you an advantage over other majors who do not have these critical skills.

Admission Requirements

Any Ferris student interested in improving their career opportunities can obtain the minor in CIS in conjunction with their Baccalaureate degree.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum credit hours required for the minor is 18 credits. A CIS Minor is a collection of 2 required courses and 4 elective courses depending on your chosen concentration. Concentrations offered include, but are not limited to:

PC Support

Systems

Programming

Network Administration

Web Development

New Media Printing and Publishing Majors

Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology Majors

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Majors

Computer Networks and Systems Majors

A Customized Plan to Fit Your Needs.

A Ferris student will receive the CIS Minor upon graduation with a Baccalaureate degree, and after completion of the requirements for the minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average in CIS Minor courses.

Note: No more than 50% of the credits in this minor may be transferred from another institution, nor will the minor be granted if more than 50% of the minor credits are specifically required in the student's major.

More Information

Accountancy, Finance & Info Systems
119 South Street BUS 212
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2284
call (231) 591-2434
or email AFIS@ferris.edu