Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Program

The Computer Information Systems Department provides education and a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems that equips a predominantly urban student body, including those from the New Orleans metropolitan area, with IT and business knowledge and skills essential for careers in business and government, or for pursuing further studies.

Mission

The purpose of the Computer Information Systems Department is to provide Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) students with high-quality, state-of-the-art information systems education. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (BS-CIS) program provides students with a foundation in the dual functional areas of business and computing technologies, thus enabling graduates to pursue both technical and managerial careers in all types of organizations, both public and private. 

The program also implements processes and procedures that facilitate the retention and nurturing of CIS majors throughout their matriculation at SUNO. It builds on the core goals of the College of Business and Public Administration (CBA) in preparing students for social and technical analyses, design, development implementation, and management of computer-based information systems. In addition, the department also supports the mission of the University to create and maintain an environment conducive to learning and growth for all members of the University community and the community at large.

Departmental Goals 

1. The student is able to provide technical solutions to business problems.
   • The student is able to identify and analyze specific business problems.
   • The student is able to offer appropriate solutions to specific business problems.

For minor requirements, see the University Catalog.

The Undergraduate Program

Click the following link for Undergraduate Course Descriptions

 

 

For an undergraduate degree, a grade of a C or better is required in each CIS course. A comprehensive CIS examination also is administered in addition to the general university graduation requirements.

 

Some suggested course sequences for CIS Minors:

Business majors: CISP 164,166,250, 260,320 and 480

Science majors: CISP 166,200,201,250, 315 and 415

 

The CIS faculty advisors can provide additional suggestions for specific student needs for other majors.

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Staff

 

Ghasem (David) Alijani, Department Chair & Professor

Ph.D., Wayne State University

Office: CBA 110

Phone: 504-286-5142

Fax: 504-286-5304

E-mail: dalijani@suno.edu

Teaching Areas: E-Commerce, Supply Chain, System Analysis, Web Design, Database Management Systems, Network Communications, and Security

Research Interests: Integrated Information Systems Design,  E-Medicine, Decision-Support Systems, E-Commerce, Adaptive Resource Management, Real-time Systems, and Critical Missions

 

Samuel O. Eweni, Associate Professor

Ph.D., Southern University and A&M College

Office: CBA 208

Phone: 504-286-5170

Fax: 504-286-5304

E-mail: seweni@suno.edu

Teaching Areas: Introduction to Information Systems, Management Information Systems, E-Business, Data Communications, and Network Security Management

Research Interests: E-Learning, E-Business, Electronic Commerce, Computer Security

Obyung Kwun, Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Office: CBA 204

Phone: 504-286-5137

Fax: 504-286-5304

E-mail: okwun@suno.edu

Teaching Areas: Systems Analysis, Project Management, Database, E-Commerce, Programming and Management Information Systems

Research Interests: Systems Development, E-Learning, and E-Commerce

 

 

Yanjun Yu, Associate Professor

Ph.D. Washington State University

Office: CBA 206

Phone: 504-286-5169

Fax: 504-286-5304

E-mail: yyu@suno.edu

Teaching Areas: Introduction to Information Systems, Mircosoft Applications, Fundamentals of Information Systems, Data Communications, and Networking Security Management

Research Interests: Global Software Outsourcing, Communications, Cross-Cultural Study, Virtual Teams, Knowledge Management, Electronic Commerce and Mobile Commerce