Department of
Computer and Information
Sciences
Careers in computer networking, programming, and information technology are expanding like never before. To prepare graduates for the exciting challenges of working with computer technology in business and industry, St. Ambrose University has in place four individual undergraduate major programs in computer and information sciences as well as one graduate program and three minors:
- BS in Computer Science (CS)
- BA in Computer Information Systems (CIS)
- BA in Computer Network Administration (CNA)
- BA in Computer
Investigations and Criminal Justice (CICJ)
- Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM)
- Minor in CNA
- Minor in CS
- Minor in CIS
- Minor in Computer and Network Investigations
Fall 2010 thru Spring 2014 Planned Course Offerings
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MSITM Graduate Program
The Master of Science in Information Technology Management program (MSITM) at SAU has been designed with the working adult in mind. All courses are available in an evening/weekend format. They meet once per week and follow an approximate 3 weeks on and 1 week off meeting schedule. The schedule may be adjusted each semester to account for normal university break periods so that the off week coincides with any university vacation time. Full-time traditional graduate students are also welcome in the program and the scheduling provides an opportunity for completion in as little as three semesters and a summer session if no prerequisites are needed and the student is not employed full-time. If you have any questions, please contact Kenneth R. Grenier.
Tuition assistance may be available through Graduate Student Fellowship Grants. Contact Kenneth R. Grenier
Our graduate courses are offered in the same format as the evening MBA. The fall 2009 schedule will be available through Beeline.
Undergraduate Programs
Computer Science (CS)
Students in the Computer Science program concentrate their studies in
software development, computer architecture, software engineering, and operating systems.
Graduates typically go on to work in software and technology industries or
continue with graduate studies in the computer sciences. If you have
any questions, please contact
Kevin M. Lillis.
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Computer Information Systems emphasizes the practical business applications of
computing. Graduates in this major go on to work for industry and business
constructing and analyzing databases, programming systems for accounting,
inventory and monitoring human resources, and performing other business-related
functions. Students not only take computer classes, they also take a strong
complement of business courses to prepare them to enter the business world. If you have
any questions, please contact
Kenneth R. Grenier.
Computer Network Administration (CNA)
The Computer Network Administration program is designed to prepare
undergraduates for a responsible position in the growing field of computer
operations and networking. The CNA program gives graduates not only the
practical, hands-on skills necessary for entering the computer networking
field, but also the communication tools to effectively work with the end-users
in all divisions of a company. If you have
any questions, please contact
Mark L. McGinn.
Computer Investigations and Criminal Justice (CICJ)
This major program was recently moved from the Criminal
Justice Department to the CIS Department. We are pleased to be able to offer
this exciting new program to the community. More information will be available
soon as our web pages are revamped. Watch this space for more information
concerning this major. For more information please email
Mark L. McGinn.
Undergraduate Minors
Computer Information Systems Department - Minors
The CIS department several minors that compliment to our major programs.
However, each minor is structured in such a way that majors from other
departments, looking for some technical background; could easily add one of these minors to their major program.
