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COLLEGE OF COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES [CCIS]

The College of Computer & Information Sciences takes into account the needs of the local
community, the interdisciplinary nature of its fields, and navigating the rapids of change and
innovation in the science. In putting together the CCIS degree programs, the contents and
structures of curricula and practices the United States, Canada, Germany and the UK are taken
into account, as wells as the recommendations of these leading international bodies:
▪ Association of Computer Machinery (ACM)

▪ Association of Information Systems (AIS)

▪ Association of Information Technology Professionals (ATIP)

▪ Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC)
▪ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

The CCIS opened its doors to students in 2001 offering Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in
Computer Science (CS) and Information Systems (IS). Noting the needs of the community and
opportunities for CCIS graduates skilled in the areas of Digital Media Systems, Software
Engineering, and Business Computing | E-Commerce, the CS Department crafted a BS-
concentration in Digital Media Systems: CS-DMS, offered BS degree in Software Engineering: BSE,
and the IS Department did the like with the latter: IS-BCE. Recently, CCIS introduces a track in
Cybersecurity for CS, SE, and IS. Within the frameworks of all CCIS degree programs, students are
given the freedom to fashion a good portion of their upper division courses to their individual
likings.

CCIS VISION
To be one of the most prominent schools in the region in the area of computing.

CCIS MISSION
The College of Computer and Information Sciences aims to offer internationally proven computing
programs in an academic environment that promotes excellence and innovation in education,
research, and service to the community.