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The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department educates students for successful careers as information technology professionals. The CIS program is recognized both regionally and nationally. Faculty have top academic credentials and industry experience and are committed to quality teaching and to working with students on relevant research that strengthens professional IT practice and teaching. In keeping with Cal Poly Pomona’s unique polytechnic approach to education, CIS students learn both theory and current practice in a strong, common core and in specialized courses. Using a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach, students apply cutting-edge technologies and problem-solving approaches to course projects and real-world problems. The result is graduates who are ready to excel in the technology-driven business world.

The Department of Computer Information Systems fosters a culture of innovation, adaptability, and applied learning. The curriculum offers foundational and specialized coursework in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, application development, and database management, all anchored in contemporary industry practice. Faculty bring extensive professional and research experience, ensuring that coursework aligns with evolving IT needs-such as cloud infrastructure, network security, and AI applications for productivity. Real-world relevance is embedded into program design, providing students with the technical knowledge and communication skills required to lead in fast-paced technological environments.

Students gain access to cutting-edge computer labs with enterprise software, cybersecurity platforms, and interactive development environments. Cocurricular opportunities include workshops and hackathons, along with the CIS student organizations. Internship pathways connect students with regional IT firms and corporate partners in roles like data analyst, network administration, and security testing. Strategic academic support-through advising, peer tutoring, and enforced academic standards-ensures students master core competencies. These combined efforts equip graduates to transition seamlessly into the workforce, armed with the technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and professional readiness demanded by the information technology field.

Programs

• Business Administration, B.S. - Computer Information Systems Subplan/Option: 120 units

• Business Administration, B.S. - Computer Information Systems Subplan/Option: AS-T in Business Administration 2.0: 60 units

• Computer Information Systems Minor: 24 units

Courses

• CIS 1010 - Introduction to Personal Computing (3)
• CIS 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• CIS 2100 - Programming for Business Analytics (3)
• CIS 2200 - Artificial Intelligence Applications for Productivity (3)
• CIS 2650 - Contemporary Operating Systems (3)
• CIS 2670 - Cloud Infrastructure (3)
• CIS 2900 - Object-Oriented Programming for Business (3)
• CIS 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• CIS 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)
• CIS 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)
• CIS 3050 - Database Design and Development (3)
• CIS 3090 - Object-Oriented Programming for Business (3)
• CIS 3100 - Management Information Systems (3)
• CIS 3110 - Client-side Web Development (3)
• CIS 3252W - Business Intelligence (3)
• CIS 3300 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3)
• CIS 3350 - Location Analytics for Business (3)
• CIS 3454 - Data Warehousing (3)
• CIS 3470 - Telecommunication Networks (3)
• CIS 3650 - Web and Mobile Analytics (3)
• CIS 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• CIS 4230 - Artificial Intelligence Applications in Business (3)
• CIS 4250 - E-Commerce Application Development (3)
• CIS 4260 - Server-side Web Development (3)
• CIS 4270 - Secure Web Applications (3)
• CIS 4280 - Mobile Application Programming (3)
• CIS 4290 - Information Systems Project Management and Development (3)
• CIS 4321 - Data Mining (3)
• CIS 4333 - Information Systems Auditing (3)
• CIS 4410 - Internship in Information Systems (1-3)
• CIS 4420 - Internship in Information Systems (1-3)
• CIS 4567 - Big Data Analytics (3)
• CIS 4670 - Network Security (3)
• CIS 4680 - Natural Language Processing and Time Series Analysis with Artificial Intelligence (3)
• CIS 4710 - Information Security (3)
• CIS 4810 - Computer Forensics (3)
• CIS 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• CIS 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)
• CIS 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

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