Computer Information Systems
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    Computer Information Systems

    Virginia Wesleyan College
    Virginia Wesleyan College
    United States of America
    United States of America, Virginia Beach
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 36,010 / Year
    Apply DateJune 8, 2024
    Next IntakeSeptember 8, 2023

    Computer Information Systems

    About

    The Computer Science Department offers a major in computer science leading either to the B.A. degree or the B.S. degree. Each program provides a broad education in fundamentals and problem-solving strategies. The B.A. options offers a basic major in computer science. The B.S. option is designed for students with an additional strong interest in science or engineering. An undergraduate research experience is part of the B.S. option in Computer Science. Both options are appropriate for students who plan to pursue graduate study in the same or related fields. A minor in computer science complements majors in many fields, including biology, business, chemistry, and earth and environmental science. While the computer science curriculum in the CSIS department provides students with algorithmic analysis, software design and implementation, the computer information systems (CIS) education focuses more on the information collection, storage and retrieval in various areas. The CIS program would prepare students with computer programming, data structures, statistics, and studies on various types of information systems. The Cybersecurity concentration provides students with an opportunity to pursue a career in a related field after graduation. Note: Students may NOT double major in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems.
    Computer science is the design, implementation, and analysis of software and algorithms that are used to solve problems in a wide range of industries, including business, medicine, communications, entertainment, and manufacturing. The computer science program offers courses that range from entry-level to professional development. These include computer programming, data structures, database management, system analysis and design, operating systems, online information systems, and cybersecurity. The computer science courses are designed to prepare students for a lifetime of learning that will enable them to meet the challenges of future developments in information technology. The program is supported by a variety of computing resources and laboratories which support its educational mission.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • First-year students and first-semester transfer students are counseled by their advisors according to their past record as to whether they should limit their registration to three or four courses during their first semester at Virginia Wesleyan.
    • The maximum academic credit load for a student on academic probation is 16 semester hours.
    • Any student with a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 is limited to 16 semester hours.
    • Any student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above is limited to 18 semester hours.
    • All semester hours of “Incomplete” from the previous term (counting summer and January Term as a term) are considered part of the student’s academic load.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    • Application completed and signed
    • Official transcripts from each college or university attended, sent directly from that institution to VWU. If the college or university is located outside of the United States, the applicant must provide an official transcript evaluation report. Applicants are advised to use World Educational Services (WES). The University also accepts evaluation reports from current members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
    • All international students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English proficiency. Applicants may do so by providing official English-language proficiency test scores with the following scores:
      • Minimum of 550 on the TOEFL written test or 80 on the Internet-based exam
      • Minimum of 6.5 on the IELTS exam
      • Minimum of 58 on the PTE exam
    • Completed Financial Disclosure Form

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    1. Create your account
    2. Submit your application
    3. Submit the following documents: 
      • First-Year Students Required Documents: Official High School Transcript and SAT or ACT Test Score
        Please note that we are test-optional for start terms Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023
      • Transfer and Graduate Required Documents: Official Transcript(s) from all colleges / universities attended

    Computer Information Systems

    Virginia Wesleyan College

    Virginia Wesleyan College

    United States of America

    United States of America, Virginia Beach

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