Computer Information Systems and Technology - BS
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Why study CIS&T at Pitt-Bradford?
You’ll learn what you need so you can succeed in this high-demand and high-salary field from professors who have real-world experience. Your classes will be small – no more than 24 students – and you’ll work on projects in state-of-the-art computer labs and cutting-edge technology.
You’ll also be able to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom on an internship to get hands-on experience.
Incoming CIS&T students will be considered for a special merit scholarship worth $5,000 a year, renewable for up to four years.
What will I learn?
You’ll learn programming and software development, computer networks and cybersecurity, and data analytics and database management. You’ll also learn systems analysis and project management. Cloud computing and virtualization, deep learning, and Artificial Intelligence. You’ll also gain technical expertise and managerial skills in IT.
And you’ll get to study and research other topics that interest you.
What can I do with a degree in CIS&T?
You’ll be able to choose from a wide range of career paths:
Job titles:
- Systems analyst
- Data analyst
- Database administrator
- Cybersecurity professional
- Software developer
- Game designers
- IT consultant
Employers:
- Amazon
- Bayer Pharmaceuticals
- Yahoo
- Cargill
- NexGen Technologies
- iGlobal
- Zippo Manufacturing Co.
- Verizon Media Services
- IBM
When Billy Clayson III got the opportunity to intern as a web developer at Cutco, he was excited to accept the challenge.
Koby Bradley was inspired by what he discovered while studying this summer in Tanzania.
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CIST 0261
Computer SecurityThis course is an introduction to the concepts of data security, including policies, attacks, vulnerabilities, encryption, information states, and forensics. -
CIST 1422
Game Design & ProgrammingThis is a project-oriented course on game design and game programming. Students will work to design, implement and test a three-dimensional game with interactivity, animation, sound, and networking capabilities utilizing the Unity game engine.
Program Related News
Admissions events planned for fall
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold four Saturday open houses this fall.
Employees honored for milestone anniversaries
Pitt-Bradford honored members of its faculty and staff celebrating milestone anniversaries at a special recognition dinner.
Agreement gives seniors early acceptance to graduate programs
A new agreement gives some seniors at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford early admission to graduate programs at Neumann University in Aston.