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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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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Summer 2019
Priority - February 1
Final (Summer Session I) - June 10*
Final (Summer Session II) - July 15*
*Online application closes May 21. Freshman students applying after May 21 must submit all required documents along with paper application to the Office of Admissions. -
Fall 2019
Priority - February 1
Final - August 1 -
Spring 2020
Priority - September 1
Final - December 1
- Transfer Deadlines
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Spring 2019Final - January 22
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Summer 2019Priority – May 21
Final (Summer Session I) – June 10
Final (Summer Session II) – July 15 -
Fall 2019Priority - August 12
Final - August 26 -
Spring 2020Priority - January 1
Final - TBA
Online applications close for transfer students after the Priority Deadline. Students who apply after the priority deadline must submit all required documentation with their paper application to the Office of Admissions and will be processed for late registration.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority – March 1
Final – June 1 -
Spring
Priority – August 1
Final – November 1 -
Summer
Priority – February 1
Final – April 20
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

Said Bettayeb
Interim Associate Dean, Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281.283.3717
Email: Bettayeb@uhcl.edu
Office: B3611.14

Sadegh Davari
Department Chair of Computing and Mathematics and Professor of Computer Science and
Computer Information Systems
,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3865
Email: davari@uhcl.edu
Office: D153

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