EXAMINING COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost every job in the industry of computer science
is showing growth well above the national average, an exciting vision for anyone interested in
obtaining a computer science degree. Before CIS, the students have the only option whether to
choose Technology or Software but nowadays there is a little bit confusion created among the
students interested in software development with their degree choices between Information
Systems and Computer Science.
To inform students and potential jobseekers, this report will examine, compare, and contrast
Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Computer Science (CS) by analyzing the following:
CIS is computer science for business. The degrees differ in the required core classes. CS requires
science core and CIS requires business core. Students who are better in programming and
technology, have good math skills can take Computer Science Degree. Students who enjoy
marketing and business with Computer knowledge will most likely take Computer Information
Systems Degree. Both CIS and CS entry level jobs require a Bachelor’s degree.
According to (“https://www.computersciencedegreehub.com/faq/difference-computer-science-
degree-computer-information-systems-cis-degree/”):
The Bachelor of Computer Science (CS) can have the following positions as their career
beginning jobs:
 Database designer or administrator  Software publishing
 Modeling and simulations  Software engineering
 Artificial intelligence (AI)  Quality assurance engineering
 Programming (scientific, system,  Telecommunications planning
design, interface, and computer control)
 Software development

The Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (CIS) can have the following available options:

 Human computer interaction specialist  Management consultant

 Data warehousing and mining
 Help desk
 Internet services
 Chief information officer
 IS or IT management
 Database management or administrating
 Management, systems, or operating
research analyst
 Business application developer
 ERP administrator
 Business decision support specialist

Conclusion:
Software Development comes under Computer Science Degree as it involves programming and
coding whereas, Computer Information Systems deals more with database and business
management. By research and systematic approach, we can help students find out early on if a
career is right for them, as well as the best way to get there.