在课程中，应特别注意技术的战略性质。在独联体计划中，学生将获得有关计算机编程，网络，系统分析和设计，数据库管理系统，决策支持系统和电子商务的知识。CIS计划的毕业生通常以程序员/分析师或网络人员的身份进入工作市场。随后的职位可能包括系统分析师，数据库管理员和网络管理。大多数独联体大学毕业生专注于创建和实施用于服务于大型和小型组织（包括制造，零售，批发，金融，保险，通信和政府组织）的软件和程序。
Within the curriculum, particular attention is paid to the strategic nature of technology. In the CIS program, students acquire knowledge of computer programming, networking, systems analysis and design, database management systems, decision support systems and e-commerce. Graduates of the CIS program usually enter the job market as programmers/analysts or networking personnel. Subsequent positions may include systems analysts, database administrators and network administration. Most CIS graduates focus on creating and implementing software and procedures used to service large and small organizations including manufacturing, retail, wholesale, financial, insurance, communications and government groups.