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
Success Stories
Koby Bradley '26
Koby Bradley studied at MS TCDC, a college in Arusha whose mission is to empower citizens to create social change socially, economically and politically.
Dylan Lydic ’23
Dylan Lydic was already aware of the prestigious local oil refinery, the American Refining Group. What he didn’t know was the deeply intertwined relationship between Pitt-Bradford and ARG.
Billy Clayson III ’26
When Billy Clayson III got the opportunity to intern as a web developer for Cutco, he knew he had to snap it up. But that’s not the original path his studies at Pitt-Bradford were headed.
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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.
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Athletic and academic camps planned for summer
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Scholarship donors celebrated at luncheon
$749,086 in donor scholarships distributed this academic year.
Employees honored for milestone anniversaries
Pitt-Bradford honored members of its faculty and staff celebrating milestone anniversaries at a special recognition dinner.