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800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, United States

James Madison University is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1908, the institution was renamed in 1938 in honor of the fourth president of the United States, James Madison.

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About the Course

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Computer and information systems managers are vital in bringing a human component to the technological needs of their organizations.

CIS professionals use computers to solve business problems. As a CIS major at JMU, you’ll be ready for a career that requires both the business knowledge and the technical skills to help clients design, build and deliver competitive computer-based solutions. You'll receive up-to-date course work in application development; architecture, networking and security; business intelligence; consulting and more.

After graduation, you'll join a network of loyal JMU alumni whose success in senior- and mid-level management positions is built on a foundation of solid technical skills and integrative business knowledge

The major is a part of the Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics, an academic unit within the College of Business.

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) major 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.

https://www.jmu.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/computer-information-systems.shtml

Admission Requirements

Competitive applicants will have an academic background that shows achievement and a strong program of study.

For applicants from non-English speaking countries:

Proof of English language proficiency in ONE of the following ways:
- Minimum standardized test score:
  - Note: Please specify the JMU CEEB code (005392) on the testing form. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to JMU. Student copies will not be accepted.
  - IELTS - Minimum Overall score of 6.5
    - Of the 4 sub-scores listed:
      - 3 sub-scores at 6.5 or above
      - 1 sub-score 6.0 and above
  - GTEC CBT minimum score of 1210
  - Duolingo English Test - Minimum Overall score of 120
    - Of the 4 sub-scores listed:
      - 3 sub-scores at 100 or above
      - Production sub-score above 95
  - Pearson PTE Academic - Minimum Overall score of 58
    - All sub-scores above 56
  - TOEFL - Minimum Overall score of 81
  - SAT minimum score of 500 on the Evidenced Based Reading and Writing Portion of SAT exam
  - Cambridge English Exam - Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) minimum score of 176, CEFR level
- Submission of a General Certificate of Secondary Education or General Certificate of Education "O" level in English language.
- Possession of an American associate's degree or a minimum of two years of continuous full-time college level coursework leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native language.
- Graduation from an accredited high school in a native English-speaking country where the applicant has resided for at least four years.
For applicants who do not meet the required English proficiency but meet all other academic requirements, the student may apply for the International Year Program at the James Madison University International Study Center.