The Computer Information Systems curriculum is based on guidelines published by the Association of Informaiton Technology Professionals (AITP), the most widely recognized international society of business computing professionals. The Computer Information Systems program has established a reputation for preparing graduates to face the two-fold challenge of a Computer Information System professional: to be both a computing specialist as well as a business generalist. This prepartaion provides the graduate with the knowledge required for industry employment or the continuation of their education at the graduate level. Key areas of study include software engineering, database systems, and business areas of management and marketing.