Computer information systems (CIS)
The business side of technology — systems, data, and the people who use them. Most programs run 9 to 18 months at vetted, accredited schools and colleges.
Technology jobs that don't require becoming a developer.
CIS sits between the systems and the business. You pull and model data, support the applications a company runs on, document processes, and translate what leadership wants into what the systems can actually do. It pays like tech without demanding four years of computer science theory.
A typical day
- Write SQL queries and build reports for business teams
- Support and configure core business applications
- Document workflows and identify where systems break down
- Test changes before they hit production
- Train users on new tools and processes
What you walk out able to do
- Query and manage relational databases with SQL
- Analyze and document business processes and requirements
- Support enterprise applications and integrations
- Build reporting that decision-makers actually use
- Apply core networking and security fundamentals
Where people work
How you get started
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Request info on Computer information systems (CIS)
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Vetted, accredited schools and colleges near you offering this exact program — with start dates and real costs.
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Talk to an advisor at the school you pick
You choose who reaches out. They answer cost, aid, and schedule questions in one conversation.
Is this the right fit?
This is for you if…
- You like systems and data but don't want to code full-time
- You're the person who explains tech to non-tech people
- You want an analyst track without a four-year degree
- You want credits that can stack toward more later
This isn't for you if…
- You want to build software products as an engineer
- You want hands-on hardware or field work
- You'd rather not deal with business stakeholders
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Find the CIS program that actually fits you.
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* Pay figures. "Typical pay" ranges are estimates, not offers or guarantees. Ranges are drawn from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics and Occupational Outlook Handbook for the closest matching occupation, and generally span the 25th to 75th percentile of national annual wages for that occupation (entry-level earnings are commonly at or below the bottom of the range). Actual earnings vary by state, metro area, employer, shift, certification, and experience, and no school or program can promise a specific wage. Source: bls.gov. Figures are reviewed periodically; the BLS site always holds the most current data.