Computer Information Systems, B.B.A.

The CIS B.B.A. places substantial emphasis on applying technology and business knowledge to real problems. Students can work with external organizations on AI projects, consult with companies on complex IT problems, complete an industry internship for academic credit, and participate in professional-development and employer-engagement activities through Robinson.

These opportunities give students direct experience with technology, organizations, and professional environments:

• AI Apprenticeship – CIS 4960: Students work individually or in small teams with an external organization to define an AI problem, prepare data, develop and train models, evaluate results, and deploy a solution under faculty supervision.

• Systems Development Projects – CIS 4980: Teams of three to six students work with real companies to evaluate IT processes, operations, and security policies and help develop and implement solutions to complex IT problems.

• Field Study / Internship – CIS 4970: Students can complete a semester-long internship or work experience involving areas such as requirements analysis, system design, data analysis and reporting, project management, database design, business-process modeling, and information-system security.

• Programming and application development: Students can build skills through courses such as CIS 3270 – Application Programming, CIS 4280 – Mobile Application Programming, and CIS 4850 – Cloud Computing & Application Development.

• AI and data analytics: The Artificial Intelligence and Analytics concentration includes CIS 4930 – Data Science Foundation, CIS 4730 – Deep Learning for Business, and CIS 4394 – Agentic Artificial Intelligence.

• Cybersecurity practice: Students can develop security expertise through CIS 4680 – Intro to Security, CIS 4688 – Protecting Business Systems and Networks, and CIS 4684 – Cybersecurity Tools and Solutions.

• Digital transformation projects: Courses including CIS 4120 – Business Process Innovation, CIS 4140 – Design and Build Innovative IT Systems, and CIS 4190 – Digital Business Transformation focus on improving and digitizing business processes.

• Career development: Robinson's Career Advancement Center provides Handshake, VMock, CareerLeader, career coaching, employer events, interviews, internships, and career fairs.

• Employer engagement: Robinson's Career EXPO, corporate site visits, executive mentoring, employer panels, and other recruiting activities give students opportunities to interact with companies and professionals.

• CIS student organizations: Students can participate in organizations such as the Association for Information Systems GSU Student Chapter and STARS Ignite GSU, providing additional opportunities for professional development and technology-focused engagement.

The CIS B.B.A. prepares graduates for careers that combine business knowledge with technology, analytics, software, cybersecurity, systems, and digital transformation. Robinson specifically identifies career opportunities ranging from business and technology consulting to cybersecurity, systems engineering, software development, and UI development, with graduates working at organizations including Accenture, Amazon, BlackRock, Deloitte, EY, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, UPS, and other major employers.

Typical job roles include:

• Business Technology Analyst

• Business Consultant

• Cyber Defense Analyst

• Technology Consultant

Students can strengthen their transition into employment through:

• Career Advancement Center: Robinson's CAC provides career coaching, Handshake job and internship searches, VMock AI-powered résumé and LinkedIn feedback, CareerLeader assessments, professional development, employer events, and career fairs.

• Industry partnerships: Robinson works with corporate partners through hands-on projects, recruiting activities, employer engagement, and strategic partnerships. The college specifically highlights relationships with organizations such as State Farm, Mansfield Energy, and Georgia-Pacific.

• CIS employer connections: The program identifies employers including Accenture, Amazon, BlackRock, Deloitte, EY, Delta Air Lines, Georgia-Pacific, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, NCR, The Home Depot, UPS, and Warner Media among organizations employing its graduates.

• Career outcomes and preparation: Robinson reports that students participate in hands-on projects and immersive activities and often secure employment before graduation or soon after graduation.

• Professional networking: Executive Career Mentoring matches students with executives and alumni based on career interests, industries, and functional areas, while employer events provide additional networking opportunities.

• Accreditation value: AACSB accreditation provides an internationally recognized quality framework for business education, and Robinson's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter gives eligible high-achieving business students access to an international business honor network.

• Graduation preparation: CIS students complete professional-development coursework and a practical capstone option, ensuring that their final stage of the degree includes either an AI project, industry field study, or real-world systems development project.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into graduate-level study at Robinson, including the M.S. in Information Systems, which offers concentration areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Information Technology & Cybersecurity. Students may also pursue Georgia State's MBA or other specialized graduate business programs depending on their career goals.