About Monroe College

Monroe College was founded in 1933 with a single goal: To educate men and women for a successful future. Monroe is recognized as a leader in providing a focused, career-oriented, quality education that integrates classroom learning with real-world experience.  Monroe offers a range of certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Monroe is more than a college. It is a family, a future, a path to your career. Students, instructors, and staff work together to reach their goals and to have each other’s backs. Monroe works with you to jumpstart your career from day one. The practical skills you learn, your internships, the relationships you build with employers in your field — they’re all focused on your future. At Monroe, everyone’s got your back. You’ll be given the information and skills needed to empower you, solve problems and make decisions in the real world. You’ll be better positioned to compete in the marketplace and forge a path of your very own. Monroe’s faculty and staff are wholly committed to your success.  They will be your mentors, your advocates, your champions, and your cheerleaders, from the day you apply until the day you graduate and beyond. Rest assured, you will never feel lost in the crowd at Monroe.

About Program

Your goal is to work in the ever-changing world of computer information systems, and Monroe is going to get you there with a curriculum emphasizing technical and business skills, industry experience, and certifications. IT professionals can be found in virtually all industries, including health, insurance, fashion, music, finance, hospitality, and nonprofit organizations.

Professional Opportunities

Give your career the extra edge with outside-the-classroom opportunities to learn and network with fellow students and industry professionals.

• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) – An international professional organization with headquarters in New York
• Monroe’s Information Technology Student Association (ITSA) – A club that meets weekly and hosts speakers, visits computer shows and other events, organizes tech challenges, and offers volunteer services to local businesses.

Your Future Career in Computer Information Systems

A degree in Computer Information Systems opens the door to a number of career opportunities in companies large and small. Some examples:

• Computer Network Support Specialist
• Certified Computer Technician
• Systems Analyst
• Application Developer
• Web Designer