Computer information systems is a technical field where you learn computing in the context of business. You’ll tap your mathematical, logical problem-solving ability as well as your capacity to communicate effectively as you study the analysis and design of information systems. By combining this with your major studies, you’ll be ready to produce breakthrough developments in systems analysis, design and development, and emergent technologies like AI in science, art, business, or wherever your area of passion lies.
This page is not intended as a substitute for the catalog. Please consult with your advisor and the catalog for the year in which you were admitted.
Applications will reopen February 2025 for Fall 2025 admissions. The CIS Minor is a competitive program with limited available seats. Admission is not guaranteed.
Eligibility
Admission to the CIS minor is competitive and is based on a student's performance in the following seven competency areas: information systems, computer programming, calculus, statistics, critical thinking, writing and a quantitatively-oriented business discipline.
Students seeking to add the CIS minor must submit an application to the CIS and BSAN department by the deadline provided above (generally October 15 for the following Spring admission and March 15 for the following Fall admission) when they have completed (or are in the process of completing the last of) the requisite coursework. In addition, applicants must have 2 semesters remaining at JMU after admission to the program to be eligible. The CIS minor is a competitive program and admission is never guaranteed.
See the catalog for further details.
Required Courses
For specific course listings, please refer to the Program of Study in the undergraduate catalog.
Electives
Choose from course topics such as: computing telecommunications networks, intermediate programming, web development, computer security management, information technology consulting, business intelligence and IS project management.
Contact
CoB Advising and Support Center:
cobminors@jmu.edu
Declaration Process
After acceptance into the CIS minor program, students in good academic standing should submit a declaration of minor request via MyMadison.
Declarations submitted prior to acceptance will be rejected.
Graduation Requirement
The CIS minor requires a minimum 2.0 GPA for graduation on all courses completed at JMU. Transfer credit is not calculated in the GPA.