Designed to produce leaders in the management of information systems, this major combines a business administration core with hands-on computer training to produce graduates prepared to contribute to data processing, computer systems, and research communities. Hawai'i Pacific offers more than 40 computer science courses in languages, logic, and hardware theory taught by professors with outstanding academic credentials and years of real-world professional experience. HPU is a firm believer in providing opportunities for students to gain entry into their professions. Students therefore have opportunities to enroll in work-study and internship positions that may lead to career positions. There is also the opportunity for students to participate in career-related student organizations and honor societies. In addition to preparing students for professional employment, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Computer Information Systems provides the foundation for students who wish to continue their education in Hawai'i Pacific's Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) degree program.

Program Objectives

CIS learning objectives include:

Personal Productivity

·         To learn advanced software functionality to support personal and group productivity

·         To develop templates and macros

·         To learn spreadsheets and database tools; web page design

·         To use effective presentation design and delivery methods

Programming, Data, File and Object Structures

·         To provide an exposure to algorithm development,

·         To introduce programming and computer concepts

·         To study the design and application of data and file structures

·         To use of logical and physical structures for both programs and data.

Analysis and Logical Design

·         To understand the system development and modification process

·         To use structured and object oriented analysis and design

·         To use of modeling tools in a methodological life cycle

·         To introduce project management standards.

Physical Design and Implementation with a DBMS

·         To learn information systems design and implementation within a database management system environment. 

·         To master design process skills acquired in earlier courses

·         To design and construct a physical system using database software to implement the logical design.

Networks and Telecommunications

·         To develop in-depth knowledge of data communications and networking requirements including networking and telecommunications technologies, hardware and software. 

·         Learn to evaluate, select, and implement different communication options within an organization.