The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program offers curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in CIS. We offer this program on-campus in Natchitoches as well as online. We also stream selected CIS classes to the Leesville/Fort Johnson, Alexandria, and Barksdale campus each semester.
- To pursue one of four exciting concentrations: (1) Application Development, (2) Networking and Systems Management, (3) Cyber Security, or (4) Information Systems Management.
- To Enter Into an Exciting and Ever-Changing Field
- To Learn About the Technology of the Future
- To Learn How to Use Technology to Make a Difference in the World
- To explore their love of technology whether it is coding, taking apart a computer, or exploring a new technology
- To pursue one of four exciting concentrations: (1) Application Development, (2) Networking and Systems Management, (3) Cyber Security, or (4) Information Systems Management.
- To gain access to an exceptional program which has won 17 national championships at the Association of Information Technology Professionals National Collegiate Conference
- To gain access to an industry-relevant program with ties to a number of industry-leading organizations (GDIT, State Farm, WalMart, and others)
- To learn from faculty in new areas, such as mobile applications development, cloud computing, and data analytics
- To interact with a faculty who truly care about your success in the program and beyond
- To enter a program that has helped over 85% of its graduates meet their goals of obtaining an IT job, enter graduate school, etc.
- To access the competitive tuition rate of $185 per credit hour for active duty, reservist, retirees, and their dependents (we also recognize various Tuition Assistance programs such as Military TA, Montgomery GI Bill, Post-9/11, and MyCAA)
- For many of the same reasons listed in the above two sections
- To attend a university recognized as a Military Friendly School and that has been ranked among the best for veterans
Links
BPCC Articulation Agreements
BPCC AAS in Business Administration and AALT with a Business Concentration
BPCC AAS in Cyber Technology
BPCC AAS in Computer Information Systems
Donate!
If you would like to give a general donation specifically for CIS, please write a check payable to the NSU Foundation and on the subject line, indicate it is for the CIS Enhancement Fund. The check can then be sent to Curtis Penrod and he will deliver it or the check could be sent directly to the NSU Foundation.
If you would like to give a general donation for any area of the School of Business, please write a check payable to the NSU Foundation and on the subject line, indicate it is for the School of Business Director’s Fund. The check can then be sent to Curtis Penrod and he will deliver it or the check could be sent directly to the NSU Foundation.
If you are interested in setting up a specific type of gift, such as an endowed scholarship or endowed professorship, please see the NSU Foundation page (link to http://www.northwesternstatealumni.com/waystogive/).
If you have any questions about the needs of the Computer Information Systems program, please let us know.
Financial Considerations
- Students who apply to the University are eligible to receive scholarships and other financial aid through Northwestern State University. You also want to complete the FAFSA to apply for federal student aid. See https://www.nsula.edu/financialaid/ for more information.
- Alumni and other third parties have also generously donate to the NSU Foundation/Alumni Association. These scholarships are set up with many different criteria. However, you never know for what you might be eligible if you do not apply. To apply for these scholarships, please see http://www.northwesternstatealumni.com/form/.
- A third-party has provided the following link to NSU: http://www.computerscienceonline.org/cs-scholarships/. NSU makes no guarantees of the validity and accuracy of this website. However, we did want to share the website with the caveat that we do not control this website.
- Another third-party has provided the following link to NSU: http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/computer-science-scholarships/. NSU makes no guarantees of the validity and accuracy of this website. However, we did want to share the website with the caveat that we do not control this website.
- Another third-party has provided the following link to NSU: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/women-in-stem/. NSU makes no guarantees of the validity and accuracy of this website. However, we did want to share the website with the caveat that we do not control this website.
- Another third-party has provided the following link to NSU: https://www.discoverdatascience.org/resources/scholarship-guide/. NSU makes no guarantees of the validity and accuracy of this website. However, we did want to share the website with the caveat that we do not control this website.
GDIT Agreement
Professional Training
- Having your employees take a regularly scheduled NSU course (employees would get academic credit)
- Preparing an NSU course specifically for your employees (employees would get academic credit)
- Bringing your employees to campus for training through the continuing education office (employees would not get academic credit)
- Conducting online training through the continuing education office (employees would not get academic credit)
- Bringing a faculty member to your organization through the continuing education office (employees would not get academic credit)
The exact fees, timing, materials covered, and duration of training would be determined based on the organization’s need as well as the faculty member’s availability.
Areas in which training could be conducted include:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, etc.)
- Database Design/Concepts
- Java Programming
- Visual Studio .NET Programming
- COBOL Programming
- Structured Query Language
- Web Development (HTML, CSS, etc.)
- PHP
- Javascript
- A+ Training (Hardware, etc.)
- Network+ Training
- Security+ Training
- CISCO Training
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Mobile Application Development
Please note other areas may be available as well. If you are interested in training or have any questions about availability of areas, please contact Mr. Curtis Penrod at penrodc@nsula.edu. He will then work with the appropriate faculty member and the continuing education office to try to get the training set up.
