Computer Applications & Information Systems

My Internship experience at chase, Solomon Smith Barney, and Sound Asset Management have greatly helped me to land my first job as an Investment Banking Analyst at JPMorgan Chase, as well as my current position as a Hedge Fund Analyst at J.P.Morgan Partners.
- Fang Chen, Finance

The Computer Applications and Information Systems degree focuses on the application of computer hardware, operating systems, databases, and networks as tools for generation of information in support of business decision making. The student practices the use of at least one of several major programming applications languages, Visual Basic, JAVA, or C++, as information systems applications tools. Systems analysis is approached as a method through which to evaluate hardware and software needs, suitability of operating systems, and appropriateness of wide area or local networks. The objective of this degree is to prepare graduates for direct entry into computer applications and information systems positions in industry. Courses are offered in appropriate logical sequences that lead to technical mastery of at least one major segment of this degree field. Opportunity is offered to pursue special topics of student interest, develop a Senior Project or undertake a Practicum (internship) at a local area company as appropriate to the individual student’s interests.

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