Degree Map

A.S. in Computer Information Systems

Catalog Year 2026-27

The number of credits you take each year will determine when you graduate. To graduate on time, you are strongly encouraged to enroll in at least 30 credits toward your degree during the calendar year, including fall and spring semesters and winter and summer sessions. This degree map is designed for students who place into developmental English and math.

Additional map for students who place into MA-119 or higher.

Semester 1

Class

Credit Hours

ENGL 101 - English Composition I

MA 119 - College Algebra

MA 114 - College Algebra and Geometry for Technical Students

Note: MA-119: Taken with MA-121 Elementary Trigonometry (1 credit)

BU 201 - Business Organization and Management

CIS 101 - Introductions to Computers and Applications

CIS 102 - Computer Programming and Fundamentals for Business

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone

Explore Career Opportunities: Claim your Handshake Account to begin exploring opprotunities on your campus and possible career options.

Develop Career Skills: Join the Vicki Kasomenaskis Business Society to get involved on campus to start building your network and developing core skills.

Develop/Update your Resume: Contact Career Services for feedback as you start documenting your academic achievements, extracurriculars, and any work experience.

Research 4-year College Transfer Options and Complete a Transfer Plan: Contact the Transfer Resource Center to begin researching colleges and transfer requirements.

Connect with Career Mentors: Sign up for City Tutors to connect with professionals in your area of interest.

Explore Intership Opprotunities such as the CUNY Spring Forward Intership Program, which has an October application deadline for a Spring internship.

Semester 2

Class

Credit Hours

ENGL 102 - English Composition II

MA 128 - Calculus for Technical and Business Students

MA 440 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics

CIS 152 - Computer Programming for Business I

CIS 153 - Operating Systems

Select one course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , or 2C

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone

Develop Career Skills: Create a LinkedIn Account to establish your online presence

Develop Career Skills: Attend Professional Development Events and Workshops: Build your professional skills by attending networking events, interview workshops, and intership fairs. Join R.I.S.E.

Draft a Basic Cover Letter: Contact Career Services for feedback to develop/update a cover letter that you can use to apply to internships.

Attend Transfer Events: Contact the Transfer Office to receive assistance with the transfer process, admissions requirements, transfer credit evaluation, and more

Explore Intership Opportunities Begin lookng for and applying for CUNY-Wide, College-Specific, and external intership opportunities relevant to your major

Create a GitHub Account to establish your technical online presence.

Creat a LeetCode Account to prep for coding interviews.

Semester 3

Class

Credit Hours

BU 101 - Principles of Accounting I

CIS 201 - Local Area Network Management

CIS 208 - Database Management Systems

One course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , or 2C

Total credits for the term: 13

Milestone

Re-Connect with Career Mentors at City Tutors to gain guidance and advice related to your career goals.

Apply for an Internship such as the CUNY Career Launch Internship Program, which has a February application deadline for a summer internship.

Research and Apply for Baccalaureate Programs: Apply to colleges that offer a BA/BS in your field.

Develop a Network with LinkedIn: Actively connect with professionals and alumni in your field.

Update Your Resume With new CIS skills, certifications, and project experience. Contact Career Services for guidance as you document your academic achievements, extracurriculars, and any work experience.

Identify Skills You Need to Build Outside of the Classroom: Use job descriptions and insights from professionals to identify in-demand skills in your career field. Then, explore tools and resources to develop those skills (e.g. Coursera, CUNY Upskilling, LinkedIn Learning).

Attend a Professional Development/Networking Event offered by the Vicki Kasomenaskis Business Society: Maximize opportunities to meet potential employers and make valuable connections.

Semester 4

Class

Credit Hours

CIS Elective

CIS Elective 2

ECON 101 - Macroeconomics

ECON 102 - Microeconomics

One course from Required Core 1C

Science Lab Course

0-1

One course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , or 2C

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone

Complete Graduation Survey in CUNYFirst Checklist

If Transferring, Accept your offer to enroll in a baccalaureate program: Accept your offer through CUNYFirst and check whether your new college requires any supplemental materials.

If not Transferring, Actively apply for jobs: Intensify your job search and keep track of your applications and responses.

Attend Networking Events and Career Fairs: Maximize opportunitites to meet potential employers and make valuable connections.

Final Interview Preparation: Schedule interview practice sessions with the career center or use online platforms to refine your interview skills.

Total required credits for the degree: 60

Major Elective Courses

Class

Credit Hours

BU 203 - Principles of Statistics
Note: Prerequisite: MA-114 or MA-119 or MA-321

CIS 202 - Computer Programming for Business II
Note: Prerequisite: CIS-152 and completion of any developmental requirements in math

CIS 203 - Object-Oriented Programming for Business
Note: Prerequisite: CIS-152 and completion of any developmental requirements in math

CIS 204 - Web Design
Note: Prerequisite: CIS-102 and completion of any developmental requirements in math

CIS 206 - Spreadsheet Business Applications and Data Analytics
Note: Prerequisite: CIS-101 and completion of any developmental requirements in math

CIS 251 - Analysis and Design of Systems Projects
Note: Prerequisite: CIS-152, CIS-153, and CIS-208 and completion of any developmental reqs in math

CIS 252 - Application Development for Mobile Devices
Note: Prerequisite: CIS-152 and completion of any developmental requirements in math

CIS 254 - Data Security for Business
Note: Prerequisite: CIS-153 and completion of any developmental requirements in math