Business Intelligence Major, B.S.
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Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
The Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics offers an education that combines general business and modern technology that will fast-track you right into the heart of a fast-paced digital world.
Our students gain hands-on experience with all the latest technologies, applied in the context of business work. We offer advanced studies across a huge range of areas 鈥� including cybersecurity (jointly offered by the departments of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Mathematical and Computer Sciences and Computer Information Systems听and Business Analytics), computer information systems, business analytics, systems analysis, design and development, data management, telecommunications, data mining and application development. Couple all this learning with some of the best internship opportunities in the state, and you have an ideal platform from which to听launch a successful career.听
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Learn more about our Computer Information Systems B.S. program!
Would you like to build a new information system or write a killer app that actually changes the way people work?
As computers become more powerful and integrated into everything we do, society will need professionals who know how to apply and maintain the systems designed to make our jobs and lives easier. If you鈥檙e up to the challenge and want to be in an industry guaranteed to change constantly, a degree in Computer Information Systems will get you there.听听
We are one of just two CIS programs in Colorado (and the only one at a public university) recognized by both and , the world鈥檚 top business and computing accrediting agencies.
If you are already a student, submit your request to the Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics, via the听.
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Program Summary
The Master of Science in Business Intelligence (MSBI) is designed to merge technical competencies, such as data analysis, visualization, machine learning, and statistical modeling, with business strategy.听 It prepares graduates to turn complex data into actionable insights for decision-making across industries.
Learn More 海角社区 our Business Intelligence B.S. Program!
If you are听applying to 海角社区, indicate business听Intelligence as your major and identify whether you want to study fully online. (On-campus students can also take some online classes.)
You can complete the degree partially or completely online. All required classes can be completed online. You can also complete all College of Business core classes online, as well as your general education courses鈥攁nd many exciting general electives in the College of Business and across campus. Not every class is offered online every semester, though, so be sure to discuss your options with an advisor.
If you are already a student, submit your request to the Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics, via the听.
Undergraduate Program Options
Graduate Program
Faculty Highlight
Dr. Maldonado has spent years in industry designing and implementing network solutions internationally. His work has been published in academic journals and he served as a leader for a national case study, 鈥淩esearch of Emergency Capacity Building,鈥� sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Recent work includes his studies of social media use by emergency communicators.
Dr. Edgar Maldonado
CIS&BA Faculty
Career Prospects
Here鈥檚 where a BS in Computer Information Systems might take you:
Information officer,听technologies manager, business systems analyst, user support specialist, database administrator, network administrator, telecommunications manager, and more.
Interdisciplinary Programs
Accreditation
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
The 海角社区 College of Business is accredited by听AACSB International, putting us in the top 5% of business schools worldwide. This ensures a high-quality business education and great career prospects.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
The CIS Program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of听ABET (www.abet.org) under the General Criteria and the Information Systems Program Criteria.
Department Contact Information
Admin Building, Suite 590
303-615-0660
Address:
Dept. of CIS & Business Analytics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Campus Box 45
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Donna Ries,听303-615-0660
[email protected]