NSU Ranks in the Top 10
TheBestSchools has ranked Northwestern State as the tenth best online bachelor's in web development program in the country. NSU is the only ranked university from Louisiana.
2017 Best College Reviews
In 2017, Best College Reviews ranked the BS in Computer Information Systems at NSU as the best online management information systems program in the country based on its cost, concentration offerings, and "wow" factor.
NSU Ranks in the Top 15
The Guide to Online Schools ranks NSU as the 12th best value for computer science in the country. NSU is the only Louisiana school ranked in the Top 20.
NSU Ranks in the Top 10
Northwestern State University ranks as the sixth best value in online bachelor's in information technology programs, according to AffordableColleges.com. Northwestern State is the highest ranked Louisiana school.
NSU Ranks in the Top 30
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is identified as one of the top 30 schools for an online computer science degree, according to Best Choice Schools. NSU is the only school in Louisiana to make their list.
Students Before Profits Award 2015
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is ranked by Nonprofit Colleges Online as the Best Online Bachelor’s in Information Technology!
- To Access Career Opportunities
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026 . . . [and] add about 557,100 new jobs”.
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage (which would include new and experienced workers), was $84,580 in May 2017.
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, Computer Programmers, Database Administrators, Computer Systems Analysts, Information Security Analysts, Software Developers, and Computer Network Architects all have a median annual wage of over $80,000.
- 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 five exciting concentrations: (1) Application Development, (2) Networking and Systems Management, (3) Web Development, (4) Core Programming, and (5) Cyber Security
- 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, CenturyLink, 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 gain access to a staff dedicated to working with military students and dependents to ensure a smooth process
- For CIS questions and general inquiries, contact Ms. Qwontice McDowell at 318-357-6985 or mcdowellq@nsula.edu
- For questions regarding military benefits and options, contact Ms. Denise Jackson at 337-653-0812 or jacksond@nsula.edu
- To attend a university recognized as a Military Friendly School and that has been ranked among the best for veterans
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Job Opportunities
- Internship - Logistics / Supply Chain at Mastec, Inc. March 22, 2019
- Entry Level Salesforce Administrator at GetWellNetwork Inc. March 22, 2019
- Operations Rotation at Shift Markets March 22, 2019
- Senior Associate Director of IT, Support (Tier 1 Manager) at Uncommon Schools March 21, 2019
Global Strike Command Internship at Barksdale Air Force Base: The Air Force Global Strike Command student intern program is looking for interns. Two students are selected each summer, each fall, and each spring for the program. While they are primarily looking for STEM students (which includes CIS), the opportunity is also open to Organizational Management, Psychology, and Business students with a statistics background or exposure. The pay is approximately $2500 per month. The deadline to apply is March 27th. For more information on this position, please go to www.usajobs.gov/ and then put 8E-AFPC-10367664-420048-LLL in the search box. If you apply, please let me know so I can share that information with the appropriate contacts.
USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site
usajobs.gov
Search and apply for federal jobs. Learn about unique hiring paths for veterans, students and graduates, individuals with a disability, and more.Part-Time Position at Blue Frog Technology (Natchitoches): A local IT Manager Service Provide company is looking for college students with excellent customer services skills who knows a little about networking, windows, cabling, and (maybe) a little web and graphic design. The owner would prefer a junior or senior who is a self-starter. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to Mr. Kenneth Ellzey at kenneth@bluefrogla.com.
Come by the library today to chat with our awesome NSULA Computer Information Systems Students!Today @ 4PM with guests from NSU's Computer Information Systems Program
Senior Technical Analyst at Rapides Regional Medical Center: Rapides Regional Medical Center is looking for a Senior Technical Analyst. The Senior Technical Analyst implements and supports a broad range of facility-based IT&S equipment. As the key technical service resource within the facility, the Senior Technical Analyst is responsible for the set-up and repair of facility-based, end-user infrastructure and resolution of desktop incidents and request reported by facility users to the service desk. For more information on this opportunity, please see hca.taleo.net/careersection/10147/jobdetail.ftl?job=25024-13931&lang=en.
Manchac Technologies, located in downtown Alexandria, is looking for a full-time software engineer. They would prefer someone with experience. For more information, including the essential duties and responsibilities as well as the requested education, skills, and experience, please see the NSU School of Business jobs/internships page.
A CIS alumnus shared this opportunity. Vinformatix, in Baton Rouge, is looking to fill internships positions now and for the summer. For more information on this company, please see www.vinformatix.com/. If you are interested in a CIS internship position there, please e-mail Matthew Diez at mdiez@vinformatix.com for more information.
vinformatix.com
Vinformatix helps customers in the public and private sectors to meet complex challenges with custom software and web-based solutions that are user-friendly, reliable, and scalable. Software is all ab...The Association of Information Technology Professionals is having their first meeting on Friday, February 8th at 11:00 a.m. in Russell Hall Room 105. They will be talking about possible activities to raise funds for upcoming events such at the National Conference in Galveston. Please come and bring your ideas! Pizza and soft drinks will be provided!
AITP is a great organization open to CIS and other School of Business majors. If you can’t make the meeting Friday, but desire to join the organization and/or compete in upcoming/future competitions, please contact Emily Wiley at ewiley050369@nsula.edu or Sebastian Roldan Gomez at sroldangomez077221@nsula.edu. Please let them know if you have any questions.
A current CIS student shared this opportunity. IBM is looking to fill internships and full-time positions in Monroe (ibmmonroejobs.com/) and Baton Rouge (ibmlouisiana.com/jobs/). Please review those sites for opportunities for which you could apply.
ibmmonroejobs.com
An alumnus shared this opportunity. Chicos is looking to hire a couple positions – one is an IT analyst (jobs.chicos.com/job/analyst-analytics-developer-fort-myers-fl-5000450373306/) while the other is a Visualization Specialist (jobs.chicos.com/job/specialist-visualization-fashion-marketing-fort-myers-fl-5000442441206/). Please use the links to view more information about these opportunities, including how to apply.
IT and Developer Job: Analyst, Analytics at Chico's FAS, Inc-Shared Services in Fort Myers, FL
jobs.chicos.com
Analyst, Analytics jobCome to the Natchitoches Parish library and visit with our awesome CIS Students if you need help with Tech!!!🤘🏻😈
