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Department of Computer Information Systems
Interim Chairperson: Dr. Xue Bai
Email: xbai@vsu.edu
Phone: 804-524-5781
Fax: 804-524-6849
Box 9038, Room 124, Singleton Hall
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA 23806
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Department Initiatives
MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Certification
Description of Department
The Computer Information Systems Department provides students with a solid understanding of the use, design, development and management of information systems and information technology. The Computer Information Systems curriculum provides for an emphasis on systems analysis, design and development.
Computer Information Systems curriculum is designed to give students the opportunity to develop and manage a variety of projects that are derived from and can be applied to real business settings. The curriculum is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in quantitative, modeling and analytical skills; systems orientation; computer programming skills; and information technology (IT) currency. Ethical and global issues are integrated across the curriculum.
Department Mission Statement
The Computer Information Systems Department provides quality instruction in information systems and decisions sciences, and supports the information technology component of the School’s mission.
Objectives of Department
To accomplish this mission, the Department has established its objectives as follows::
- Provide students with effective and state-of-the-art instruction in information systems and decision sciences.
- Enhance the student's knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for succeeding in a rapidly changing and competitive workplace.
- Create and develop programs to enhance student placement in career rewarding positions.
- Continue to revise and improve the curricula to prepare students for entry into graduate and professional schools and give them the requisite knowledge needed to meet the demands of the market place.
- to develop students' sensitivities to ethical and moral responsibilities in conduct of their professional and personal duties;
- Increase the interaction between the department and the business and professional community by organizing forums, seminars, and workshops.
- Encourage faculty to share their research skills with colleagues.
- Encourage collaborative research and group effort among faculty.
- Improve and expand support services and facilities that enhance the scholarly performance of the faculty.
- Increase faculty involvement and participation in professional and service organizations.
- Offer Information Systems expertise to all constituents.
Major Programs in the Department
- Computer Information Systems Major
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