JMU的计算机信息系统（CIS）学位为学生提供了需要业务知识和技术技能来帮助他们设计，构建和提供具有竞争力的基于计算机的解决方案的专业职业的准备。计算机和信息系统经理在其组织的技术方向中起着至关重要的作用，必须与时俱进，以确保组织不会落后于竞争对手。JMU的CIS计划被公认为美国十大本科信息技术计划之一（TechRepublic，2008年），并且是JMU商学院的一部分。该计划的教授使用各种教学方法，包括项目，案例和业务模拟，以培养具备强大的技术，分析和解决问题能力，有效的沟通和陈述能力，动手经验以及在以
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree at JMU prepares students for professional careers that require both the business knowledge and the technical skills to help clients design, build and deliver competitive computer-based solutions. Computer and information systems managers play a vital role in the technological direction of their organizations and must stay abreast of the latest technology to ensure the organization does not lag behind its competitors. JMU's CIS program was recognized as one of the top ten undergraduate information technology programs in the United States (TechRepublic, 2008) and is part of the nationally recognized JMU College of Business. Professors in the program use a variety of teaching methods including projects, cases and business simulations to prepare graduates with strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, effective communication and presentation skills, hands-on experience, and the ability to work effectively in individual and team-oriented environments.