Back to search
BachelorRecommended

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems

California State University, San Marcos

  • San Marcos, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

Report this program

What’s wrong with Bachelor of Computer Information Systems? Choose all that apply.

California State University, San Marcos campus

About the program

Degree in business-oriented computing, Systems and databases.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Computer Information Systems can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
  • Apply programming and data practices
  • Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Programmer
  • Web administrator
  • Helpdesk specialist
  • Systems analyst
  • Database administrator
  • Network engineer

Curriculum

  • 120 credits: 60 general education
  • 45 computer information systems major core
  • 15 open electives. A semester-long team project is among the outcomes. Faculty advise on internships and cooperative education
  • A 2026-27 sequence map is published.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor: high school graduation or equivalent
  • GPA equivalent to 2.5 (C+)
  • SAT or ACT recommended
  • Not required
  • English proficiency or conditional admission through ALCI (GPA 2.0)
  • Additional academic criteria: Minimum GPA equivalent to C+ (2.5)
  • Conditional admission via ALCI English program needs 2.0.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school graduate or equivalent with no completed post-secondary coursework (freshman), SAT/ACT recommended, not required

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 61
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 50
  • Cambridge 168

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Financial Support Statement

How to apply

  1. Review the Computer Information Systems admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,638 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSan Marcos
Faculty or schoolCollege of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
DepartmentComputer Science and Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential California State University, San Marcos scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Computer Information Systems. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    199 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.