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

The bachelor’s degree program in Computer Information Systems focuses on developing employable technologists. Our curriculum focuses on developing four important competencies: technical skills, business skills, industry experience, and certifications. The program is geared to respond to new technologies such as wireless communications, 3D virtual reality networks, grid processing, and cryptography. You’ll graduate able to adapt to the evolving world of technology.

Professional Opportunities

Internships are an invaluable way to gain real world experience and find out what area of IT you’d like to go into. Plus, with New York City out your back door, there’s no limit to the possibilities available to you.

Recent internships include:

• Amazon
• Apple
• Google
• IBM
• Infosys
• PepsiCo
• Cisco
• Verizon Wireless
• Salesforce Partners

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 Architect
• Network Administrator
• Computer Network Support Specialist
• Certified Computer Technician
• Systems Analyst
• Application Developer
• Webmaster
• Database Administrator (DBA)
• Project Manager
• IT Business Analyst
• Cyber Data Analytics Expert
• Computer Forensic Specialist
• Homeland Security Consultant