The College of Business: Computer Information Systems
The constantly changing field of computer technology offers a wealth of career options for CIS professionals. The Computer Information Systems program provides students with insights into computer innovations and a foundation of computer skills to become professional programmers or effectively use technology to solve business problems.
For more information about the Computer Information Systems program, contact Professor Hal Records, Department Chair, at hrecords@bryant.edu.
Concentration in Computer Information Systems
Computerized business systems, digital communications, and the World Wide Web are critical to understanding and processing information. Students who concentrate in C.I.S. learn to define problems, develop systems, and construct applications to solve critical business needs.
The Bryant curriculum also provides a solid foundation in business administration and liberal arts to give students the skills and background necessary to achieve success as computer information systems specialists.
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Minor in Computer Information Systems
Technology is an integral part of nearly every business profession. Business people throughout the world rely on technology to complement and maximize their professional effectiveness. The C.I.S. minor is designed to enable students to prepare for the increased role of information technology in the business world.
Faculty
The Computer Information Systems faculty offer expertise in all fields of information technology and programming languages.
Abhijit Chaudhury, Professor
Kenneth T. Fougere, Professor
Ph.D., Education, Boston College
M.Ed., Computer Science, Worcester State College
B.S., Business Administration, Clark University
Academic Interests: Electronic commerce issues; methodologies used in developing business information systems.
Richard Glass, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Management Information Systems, Concordia University
M.S., Computer Science, McGill University
M.B.A., University of Western Ontario, Canada
B.A., Psychology, University of Manitoba, Canada
Academic Interests: Decision support systems; group decision making; group facilitation; information use in problem solving; implications of technology for information systems education
Suhong Li, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Manufacturing Management, University of Toledo
M.E., Project Management, Tianjin University, China
B.E., Industrial and Management Engineering, Tianjin University, China
Academic Interests: Electronic commerce; supply chain management; adoption and implementation of IT innovation; international business
Laurie E. MacDonald, Professor
Ph.D., Boston College
M.B.A., Bryant College
B.S., Bridgewater State College
Academic Interests: Educational issues in computer information systems; programming languages
Janet Prichard, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Rhode Island
M.S., Computer Science, University of Rhode Island
B.A., Mathematics, Providence College
Academic Interests: Real-time databases; database query languages; oject-oriented analysis and design methodologies; database standards; cient-server models; Internet security
Harold A. Records, Professor and Chair
Ph.D., Cornell University
M.B.A., University of Rhode Island
B.S., Hotel Administration, Cornell University
Academic Interests: Calculation engines for business visualization; application of multimedia in business and education; internet technology
Kenneth Sousa, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Rhode Island
M.B.A., Bryant College
B.S., Business Administration, Roger Williams University
Academic Interests: Relational databases; end-user applications development; electronic commerce integration; strategic uses of information technology
John Swearingen, Jr., Assistant Professor
D.B.A., Operations Management, Boston University
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Academic Interests: Information technology strategy and policy; impact of information technology on organizations and individuals; reengineering; strategic applications of information technology
Wallace A. Wood, Professor
Ph.D., Educational Research, Boston College
M.A., Mathematics, Bowdoin College
M.A., Teaching, Brown University
B.S., Education, Bridgewater State College
Academic Interests: Database processing; management information systems; software piracy; computer ethics; e-learning.
Chen Zhang, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Alabama
M.S., Computer Science, University of Alabama
B.S., Modern Applied Physics, Tsinghua University
Academic Interests: Real-time middleware; middleware systems; distributed systems; object-oriented design; real-time databases.
