The program objective for CIS students is to graduate with a foundation to become successful IS professionals within a business context, and the ability for life-long learning.

The program enables students to achieve the following outcomes within the framework of professionally accepted Information Systems practices:

SO1:	Knowledge of basic information systems theory and concepts and the skills to apply this knowledge to the functional areas of business
SO2:	Knowledge of project management tools and techniques, and the skills to apply this knowledge to the functional areas of business
SO3:	Knowledge of programming processes including planning, writing, testing, executing and debugging, and the skills to apply this knowledge to the functional areas of business
SO4:	Knowledge of database design, development and management, and the skills to apply this knowledge to the functional areas of business
SO5:	Knowledge of telecommunications and networking systems, and the skills to apply this knowledge to the functional areas of business
SO6:	Knowledge of web-based systems and the skills to apply this knowledge to the functional areas of business
SO7:	Knowledge of operating systems and the skills to apply this knowledge to the functional areas of business
SO8:	Knowledge of how to create and utilize team approaches to problem solving, and the skills to apply this knowledge to the functional areas of business
SO9:	Advanced knowledge in an IS area and the skills to apply this knowledge to the functional areas of business
SO10:	Ability to support the delivery and management of information systems