The first semester in which a student completes a course at U of L after admission to the College of Business and Public Administration is considered to be the semester of admission for determining CBPA curriculum requirements. Prospective CIS students can begin their preparation in high school. A well-rounded education is important. The CIS major must enjoy analytical work and should have a solid background in advanced mathematics, strong writing skills, and some computer programming. Exposure to programming languages, Windows, and PC applications is helpful.
Most students find that a typing course is useful.
A career in CIS will be challenging, financially rewarding, prestigious, and offers excellent opportunities for advancement. Information systems impact every aspect of the business enterprise, and graduates who understand how to apply information technology to business problems will lead their organizations into the 21st century. The national shortage of skilled information systems professionals ensures that well prepared graduates will have a choice of career options. Graduates may accept positions as programmers, systems analysts, telecommunications specialists, database specialists, or information center consults. Prospects for rapid advancement are extraordinary, and graduates may become team leaders, project managers, or department heads.