Regis University School of Computer & Information Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
Regis University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree prepares career-oriented adults and professionals in the areas of systems analysis and design, software engineering, database management, project management, and business process design.
Class Format
Online 
Classroom- Available in accelerated 5- and 8-week terms
Tuition
Classroom-based courses: $365 /credit hour
Online-based courses: $460 /credit hour
Total Degree Requirements
Bachelor's Dergee: 128 Credit Hours
Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees: 152 Credit Hours
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BS in Computer Information Systems Fact SheetWant to learn more about Regis University and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree program? We are here to help you get started.
- Request an information packet on your degree.
- Reach an Enrollment Counselor by phone at 1-800-944-7667. Enrollment Counselors are available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (MST)
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The Regis CPS classroom-based and online Computer Information Systems degree provides a balance of coursework and lab work, introducing the adult student like you to computer hardware, software, system design, and communications, while helping you to determine the current and future computer information needs of your organization.
Regis CPS Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree curriculum covers a broad range of computer information responsibilities, including:
- Control Structures
- Advanced Programming and Algorithms
- Management Information Systems
- Systems Analysis and Design
In today’s business landscape, companies large and small, domestic and international, need to run 24/7. Technology is at the core of their operations. The role of the computer and information systems managers is vital to implementing, maintaining, and improving operations from both a technological and business perspective.
The Computer Information Systems degree from Regis CPS equips you to play a significant role in the strategic success of 21st Century business and technology operations, combining the knowledge of leading edge technologies and system methodologies with an understanding of the ever changing, dynamic business environment. As a Regis CPS graduate, you’ll be prepared to analyze the hardware, software, database, and networking needs of your organization, how IT initiatives will impact your company’s short and long-term business goals, and how to effectively communicate your plans and research to management.
Who should enroll in the Regis University CPS Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program?
The Regis CPS classroom-based and online Computer Information Systems degree program suits you, the busy professional, offering flexibility and convenience. It’s designed for adult students like you who are pursuing a mastery of computer information technology concepts and their application to real-world problems.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program lays the foundation for you to continue your adult student education in our Regis CPS Master of Science programs, including Database Technologies, Information Technology Management, Information Assurance, Software Engineering, Software Engineering and Database Technologies, and Systems Engineering, or through other graduate degrees from our Regis CPS School of Computer & Information Sciences.
A Faster Path to Success Through Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
Regis University's School of Computer & Information Sciences offers Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, enabling you to complete both degree programs in only 152-credit hours by:
- Planning early for the Master’s portion of your education
- Allowing three Graduate courses to be counted toward your Undergraduate degree
- Making more efficient use of your credit requirements and tuition dollars
- Learn more about program requirements and additional admissions information
Flexible Learning Formats That Fit Your Lifestyle
Regis University CPS offers courses in the classroom and online (GIS). Our accelerated 5- and 8-week course formats will put you on the fast track to earning your degree.
Click on a topic below to learn more about your degree:Start Dates
| Term | Classes Begin | Classes End | Registration Ends for Online Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2010 | January 11 | March 7 | January 7 |
| Spring 2 - 2010 | March 8 | May 2 | March 4 |
| Summer 1 - 2010 | May 10 | July 4 | May 5 |
| Summer 2 - 2010 | July 5 | August 29 | June 30 |
| Term | Classes Begin | Classes End |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2010 | January 11 | February 14 |
| Spring 2 - 2010 | February 15 | March 21 |
| Spring 3 - 2010 | March 22 | April 25 |
| Summer 1 - 2010 | May 10 | June 13 |
| Summer 2 - 2010 | June 14 | July 18 |
| Summer 3 - 2010 | July 19 | August 22 |
Required Courses
Total Degree Requirements (128 Credit Hours)
Core Studies Requirements (45 Credit Hours)
- Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- English Composition (3 Credit Hours)
- Advanced Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- Literature/Humanities (6 Credit Hours)
- Global Issues (6 Credit Hours)
- Social Sciences (6 Credit Hours)
- Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
- Natural Sciences (3 Credit Hours)
- Philosophy (6 Credit Hours)
- Religious Studies (6 Credit Hours)
Foundational Courses (28 Credit Hours)
- AC 325 Accounting Principles & Management Concepts (4 Credit Hours)
- BA 300 Business Systems in a Sustainable Society (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 425 System Analysis and Design* (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 445 Database Management* (3 Credit Hours)
- CS 208 Computer Science Fundamentals (3 Credit Hours)
- CS 361 Control Structures (3 Credit Hours)
- CS 362 Data Structures (3 Credit Hours)
- MT 270 Introduction to Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
- MT 320 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
* Lower division course work acceptable in transfer.
Upper Division Requirements (30 Credit Hours)
- CIS 418 Ethics for the Information Technology Professional (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 448 Information Technology Project Management (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 455 Management Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 457 Business Process Reengineering (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 460 Decision Support Systems (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 463 E-Commerce Technology Management (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 493 Senior Capstone (3 Credit Hours)
- CS 432 Modern Software Engineering (3 Credit Hours)
- CS 450 Data Networks (3 Credit Hours)
Select one of the following courses
- CS 434 Object-Oriented Programming Using Java
- CS 436 Object-Oriented Programming using C++ (3 Credit Hours)
Minor (Optional: 12 Credit Hours)
General Electives (13 - 25 Credit Hours)
Twenty-five elective credit hours of general academic courses are required if a minor is not completed. Thirteen elective credit hours of courses are required if a minor is completed.
Required Courses: Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
Total Degree Requirements (152 Credit Hours)
Core Studies Requirements (45 Credit Hours)
- Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- English Composition (3 Credit Hours)
- Advanced Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- Literature/Humanities (6 Credit Hours)
- Global Issues (6 Credit Hours)
- Social Sciences (6 Credit Hours)
- Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
- Natural Sciences (3 Credit Hours)
- Philosophy (6 Credit Hours)
- Religious Studies (6 Credit Hours)
Foundational Courses (28 Credit Hours)
- AC 325 Accounting Principles & Management Concepts (4 Credit Hours)
- BA 300 Business Systems in a Sustainable Society (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 425 System Analysis and Design* (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 445 Database Management* (3 Credit Hours)
- CS 208 Computer Science Fundamentals (3 Credit Hours)
- CS 361 Control Structures (3 Credit Hours)
- CS 362 Data Structures (3 Credit Hours)
- MT 270 Introduction to Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
- MT 320 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
* Lower division course work acceptable in transfer.
Upper Division Requirements (39 Credit Hours)
- CIS 418 Ethics for the Information Technology Professional (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 448 Information Technology Project Management (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 455 Management Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 457 Business Process Reengineering (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 460 Decision Support Systems (3 Credit Hours)
- CIS 463 E-Commerce Technology Management (3 Credit Hours)
- CS 432 Modern Software Engineering (3 Credit Hours)
- CS 434 Object-Oriented Programming Using Java OR
CS 436 Object-Oriented Programming using C++ (3 Credit Hours) - CS 450 Data Networks (3 Credit Hours)
- MSCC 610 Information Systems Concepts (3 Credit Hours)
- MSCC 697 Information Technology Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)
- Graduate Level Requirement 600-Level (3 Credit Hours)
- Graduate Level Requirement 600-Level (3 Credit Hours)
Minor (Optional: 12 Credit Hours)
General Electives (4 - 16 Credit Hours)
Sixteen elective credit hours of general academic courses are required if a minor is not completed. Four elective credit hours of courses are required if a minor is completed.
MS Degree Requirements (24 Credit Hours)
Nine credit hours selected from one the following:
- Database Technologies
- Information Assurance
- Information Technology Management
- Software Engieering
- Software Engineering
MSCC 630 Enterprise Architecture (3 credit hours)
Electives (9 credit hours)
Choose three courses from any SCIS 600-level courses
Professional Project (3 Credit hours)
- MSC 698 Graduate Thesis
Tuition Comparison
Find out how the cost of an undergraduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | ***Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis University | 128 | $365 | $50 | $11,000 |
| Argosy University | 120 | $510 | $1,648 (incl. tech fee of $10/cr.hr.) | $18,300 |
| Colorado Christian University | 128 | $697 avg. ($10,450 per semester/12-17 credit hrs.) | $180 | $21,080 (2 semesters) |
| Colorado State University 1 | 120 | $3,431/15 hrs. appx. $228/hr. | $2,578/15 hrs. | $12,098 |
| DeVry University | 124 (BSBA) | $550 (1-11 cr./$330 for 12+ cr.) | $50 | $14,790 |
| Metro State College of Denver | 120 | $2,445/15 hrs (appx. $163/hr.) | $1,182 | $5,678 |
| University of Colorado-Colorado Springs | 120 (BS in Business) | $2902 | $893 | $8700 appx. + appl. fees. |
| University of Phoenix3 | 120 | $375 | $3,400 | $12,100 |
1Does not include COF Stipend
2Varies by student classification. College opportunity fund stipend ($68/cr.) may be deducted if received.
3Based on "Upper-Division Bachelor's" (material fee-$85/course/40 courses)
***Approximate total tuition and credit hour based on estimate that most CPS students have transfer credits and complete their undergraduate degree with 30 credit hours.
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | ***Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis University | 128 | $460 | $50 | $13,850 |
| Argosy University | 120 | $510 | $1,648 (incl. tech fee of $10/cr. hr.) | $18,300 |
| Capella University1 | 121 | $485 | $325 | $14,875 |
| CSU (Colorado State University) Global Campus | 120 | $299 | $25 | $8,995 |
| Colorado Technical University | 121 | $490 | $50 | $14,750 |
| DeVry University | 124 | $525 (1-11cr.); $330 (12+ cr.) | $50 | $14,130 |
| Jones International University | 120 | $475 | $2760 | $14,960 |
| Kaplan University1 | 121 | $523 | $795 | $15,940 |
| Nova Southeastern University | 120 | $540 | $1,800 | $16,200 |
| University of Maryland- University College |
120 | $499 | $1,060 | $15,610 |
| University of Phoenix2 | 120 | $5302 | $3,4002 | $16,7502 |
| Walden University1 | 121 | $380 | $480 | $11,540 |
1Quarter-hours converted to semester hours
2Based on "Upper-Division Bachelor's" (material fee-$85/course/40 courses)
***Approximate total tuition and credit hour based on estimate that most CPS students have transfer credits and complete their undergraduate degree with 30 credit hours.
Admission Requirements
Submitting an application is the first step toward achieving your personal and professional goal of earning a Bachelor's degree. Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates, or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.
An enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide valuable information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend programs and classes, and help you get started with the application process.
Materials Needed for Application and Admission
- Completed Online Undergraduate Application Form.
- $50.00 nonrefundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students).
- Writing Skills Placement Essay.
- If you have never attended college, request official high school or GED transcripts, to be sent directly to the CPS Undergraduate Office of Admissions.
- Document you have at least 3 years of full-time work experience after high school. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the Dean of Undergraduate Programs.
- Provide prior college official transcripts within 30 days from the start of first class (or official high school or GED transcripts).
- Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.
