Computer Information Systems B.S.
An IT Program with a Business Focus
A Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston-Clear Lake prepares you for many careers that rely heavily on everyday technological needs with a focus on practical applications of technology to support organizations while adding value to their offerings. Moreover, you will learn how to take computer technology and put it to use in commercial environments while being exposed to cutting-edge technology including web development, JAVA, databases, .NET and network and web security.
A Degree Delivering Real-World Expertise
The Computer Information Systems program will prepare you for technical, administrative and management careers in the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, support, operation and management of computer information systems. The emphasis of the degree is a broad general education and upper-level studies in computer science and other areas related to information systems, such as management, communication, and accounting.
The Program Educational Objectives of the Computer Information Systems (CIS) program
strike a balance between theory and practice of computer science and computer information
systems. This balance satisfies both regional and national needs. Graduates of the
CIS program will be equipped with sound technical knowledge and skills, and an understanding
of Information Systems environments. They are provided a broad education to attain
productive employment, prepare them for success in further studies, and continue lifelong
learning.
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Admission Requirements
Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's
College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.
- How to Apply as a Freshman Student
- How to Apply as a Transfer Student
- How to Apply as an International Student
Degree Requirements
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Computer Information Systems, B.S.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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Fall
Priority - July 15
Final - August 1 -
Spring
Priority - November 1
Final - December 1 -
Summer
Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1
- Transfer Deadlines
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Spring 2024Priority - December 1
Final - January 8
Returning UHCL Students - January 10 -
Summer 2024Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 22
Summer II Final - June 28 -
Fall 2024Priority - August 1
Final - August 12
Returning UHCL Students - August 14
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Deadline - May 1
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Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
The Computer Information Systems B.S. and Computer Science B.S. programs at University of Houston-Clear Lake are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Computer Information Systems B.S. Faculty
Krishani Abeysekera
Senior Lecturer/System Administrator of Computer Science and Computer Information
Systems
,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3831
Email: abeysekera@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 165
Ahmed Abukmail
Program Chair of Computer Science and Associate Professor of Computer Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3888
Email: Abukmail@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 169
Hisham Al-Mubaid
Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3802
Email: hisham@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 168
Sayed Banawan
Visiting Assistant Professor of Computing Sciences,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3824
Email: Banawan@UHCL.edu
Office: D222
Josh Baker
Lecturer,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3887
Email: bakerjo@uhcl.edu
Office: D227
Said Bettayeb
Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281.283.3717
Email: Bettayeb@uhcl.edu
Office: B3611.14
Gary Boetticher
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Computer Information Systems and Software
Engineering
,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3805
Email: boetticher@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 164
Pradeep Buddharaju
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3881
Email: Buddharaju@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 173
Office hours:
Tue 5:30-7:30pm, Wed 4:00-6:00pm
Sadegh Davari
Department Chair of Computing Sciences and Professor of Computer Science and Computer
Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3865
Email: davari@uhcl.edu
Office: D153
Terry Feagin
Professor of Computer Science ,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3880
Email: feagin@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 172
Khondker Shajadul Hasan
Associate Professor of Computer Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3876
Email: hasank@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 170
Lisa Lacher
Program Chair of Information Technology and Associate Professor of Information Technology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3885
Email: Lacher@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 161
Xinying Liu
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3886
Email: liux@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 145
Ross Niswanger
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3809
Email: niswanger@uhcl.edu
Office: D146
Alfredo Perez-Davila
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3863
Email: perezd@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 167
Arturo Perez
Faculty Lecturer,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3893
Email: perezar@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 225
Charles E. Phillips Jr.
Lecturer of Computer Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3837
Email: Phillips@UHCL.edu
Office: D226
Wei Wei
Program Chair of Computer Information Systems and Associate Professor of Computer
Information Systems
,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3732
Email: Wei@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 175
Yalong Wu
Assistant Professor of Data Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3808
Email: wuy@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 147
Toneluh (Andrew) A. Yang
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3835
Email: yang@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 174
Kwok-Bun Yue
Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3864
Email: yue@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 163