This program is designed for students who intend to complete a bachelor's degree in Information Systems with an emphasis on business applications of information systems in the decision-making and data processing environment. 

Program Requirements

(Computer Information Systems, AS.INF)

General Education Requirements

ATMAE Requirements

School/Program Degree Requirements Course prefix, number, and title

Semester Hours

Program/option

   
 

Communications

6-9 Semester Hours

ENG 101: College Composition I

3

ENG 102: College Composition II

3

   
   

Total

6

 

Mathematics

3-12 Semester Hours

MTH 142: Calculus: Techniques and Applications

3

   
   
   

Total

3

 

Physical Sciences (Life Sciences may be appropriately for selected programs of study)

3-12 Semester Hours

Natural Science 

7

   

 

Total

7

 

Management/Technical/Specialization

29-45 Semester Hours

CSE 110: Introduction to Computer Science I

4

CSE 112: Introduction to Computer Science II

4

 

CSE 150: Networking Fundamentals

4

 

CSE 135: Computer Programming & Problem Solving

3

 

 

CSE 213: Database Systems

3

Choose: MTH 201: Linear Algebra OR MTH 226: Discrete Math

Choose 8 credits:

3

ACC 110: Principles of Accounting I (3) 

 

CIS 165: Network & Systems Administration (4)

 

CIS 200: Fundamentals of Network Security (4)

 

CSE 222: Advanced Programming Workshop I (2) 

 

CSE 223: Advanced Programming Workshop II (2)

 

MTH 119: Calculus II & Analytic Geometry (4)

 

MTH 143: Statistics I (3)

 

Total

29

 

General Electives

0-12 Semester Hours

Social Science

6

Arts & Humanities 

3

History

3

Diversity

3

Total

15

ATMAE Minimum Total

60 Semester Hours

 

Degree Total

60

 

Pathway - Sequence of Courses

Computer Information System Degree Sequence of Courses - Print out and use as a guide.

Course Number/Name

Credit

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

 

14

ENG 101 College Composition I

3

MTH 142  Applied Calculus (required)

3

Any Natural Science

4

CSE 110 Introduction to Computer Science

4

   

Second Semester

17

ENG 102 College Composition II

3

Any Natural Science

3

History

3

Program Elective See **1

4

CSE 112 Introduction to Computer Science II 

4

   

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

 

16

Social Science (SOC 160 recommended)

3

Diversity

3

MTH 226 Discrete Mathematics

3

CSE 135 Computer programming and Problem Solving 

3

CIS 150 Networking Fundamentals 

4

   

Second Semester

13

CSE 213 Database Systems

3

Arts and Humanities

3

Program Elective See **1

4

Social Science

3

**1 Pick 8 credits from: MTH 119, MTH 143, ACC 110, CIS 165, CIS 200*, CSE 222, CSE 223

* Indicates course is recommended for Rowan 3+1 in Computing & Informatics

 

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 60

Program Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions

2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of a program’s discipline

3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts

4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles

5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline

6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions

 

Student Performance and Achievement Information

Student Performance and Achievement Information

Program 

Fall Enrollments

 

2018FAR 

2019FAR 

2020FAR 

2021FAR 

2022FAR 

2023FAR

Computer Science (CSE) 

296 

262 

223 

209 

258 

246

Computer Information Systems  (INF) 

59 

39 

58 

52 

53 

67

Cybersecurity (IAC) 

109 

124 

99 

98 

110 

134

Electrical Engineering Technology  (EET) 

46 

51 

45 

11 

2

Electrical Engineering Technology  (ELT) 

44 

41 

39

             

Program 

Graduate Rate

 

2018 

2019 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023

Computer Science (CSE) 

26% 

28% 

26% 

27% 

29% 

29%

Computer Information Systems  (INF) 

32% 

30% 

27% 

28% 

29% 

31%

Cybersecurity (IAC) 

19% 

18% 

10% 

11% 

12% 

16%

Electrical Engineering Technology  (EET) 

 

8% 

7% 

20% 

28% 

50%

Electrical Engineering Technology  (ELT) 

2% 

7% 

5%

 
             

Program 

Fall to Fall Retention

 

2018 

2019 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023

Computer Science (CSE) 

62% 

64% 

57% 

52% 

59% 

60%

Computer Information Systems  (INF) 

67% 

65% 

60% 

61% 

65% 

66%

Cybersecurity (IAC) 

67% 

68% 

44% 

45% 

62% 

66%

Electrical Engineering Technology  (EET)

 

15% 

11% 

12% 

4%

 

Electrical Engineering Technology  (ELT) 

       

17% 

26%

*The graduation rates are based on a 3-year completion time frame.

*For all RCBC students, the average amount of credits to degree is 75.3.

*For all RCBC full-time students, the average time to degree is 2.3 years.

*For all RCBC part-time students, the average time to degree is 5 years.

 

Career Placement Information

Degree Workforce Continuing Education Military Other
Computer Information Systems 44% 33% 11% 12%
Cybersecurity 11% 66% 0% 23%
Computer Science  11% 88% 0% 1%
Electrical Engineering Technology 50% 33% 0% 12%

*Continuing education indicates students who transfer to a 4-year institution.

Employer Information by Degree

Computer Information Systems

  • TridentCare
  • Cooper University Health Care
  • Radwell International, Inc.
  • Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support

Computer Science

  • Capital Services

Electrical Engineering Technology

  • Lockheed Martin

RCBC Financial Aid Data

At RCBC as a Whole Institution:

  • $20,294,000 in Federal Programs
  • $3,469,212 in State Programs
  • $817,000 in Institutional Programs
  • Average Owed by Students after Financial Aid: $2,385.95

Students in the Computer Science, Computer Information System, and Cybersecurity Students and Electrical Engineering Majors on Average Per Year:

  • Total Loans Borrowed: $48,102.00
  • Total Amount Owed After Loans: $306,067.04
  • Total Pell Awarded: $381,604.64
  • Total CCOG Awarded: $57,204.00
  • Other Aid Awarded: $139, 983.70

Other Scholarships and Grants Available: Academic Excellence Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship, Military Education Benefits, National Guard Waiver, NJ Best Grant, EOF scholarship, NJ CCOG Grant, NJ CCOG Grant, NJ Stars, NJ TAG Grant, and Other/Outside Scholarship

Tuition Information: https://www.rcbc.edu/tuition

Computer Science Club

The RCBC Computer Science Club offers students an opportunity to interact with other students in their area of study. Meetings generally include topical discussions, programming challenges and language tutorial exercises. 

Advisory Board Information

RCBC Computer Science Advisory Board 

Understanding the need to meet community and industry expectations for our graduates and recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, Rowan College at Burlington County values the role Program Advisory Boards play in the creation and continual improvement of RCBC’s programs and services. Program Advisory Boards are filled with volunteer employer groups, community organizations, professional associations, students and alumni, and related educational institutions. These groups work collaboratively with the college to encourage innovative approaches to learning in both traditional and nontraditional settings and to ensure that timely and responsive review and assessment keeps RCBC’s programs of study and services relevant and current. These boards serve a critical role in linking the college’s strategic objectives and activities with the interests of external constituents and industry groups.

Computing Program Advisory Board Members
NAME AFFILIATION PROGRAM
Colomban, Dean OTC Cybersecurity
Evans, Tavon-Peterson Student Cybersecurity/Computer Information Systems
Green, William RCBC/TNT Rental Cybersecurity/Computer Information Systems
Kamal, Shreeya Student Computer Science
Hinnant, Wayne   Cybersecurity/Computer Information Systems
Minkiewicz, Arlene Unison Cost Engineering Computer Science
Moutoux, Joseph Lockheed Martin Cybersecurity
Parrino, Stephanie Rowan U Cybersecurity/Computer Information Systems
Plummer, Thomas Lockheed Martin Cybersecurity
Raphelson, Bruce Lockheed Martin Computer Science
Rossi, Terry Pics ITech Computer Science
Spadaro, Stephen Student Cybersecurity/Computer Information Systems
Togola, Alassane Alumni Cybersecurity/Computer Information Systems
Temple, Rich Deborah Heart & Lung Center Cybersecurity
Wittock, Tony Cybersecurity Consulting Ops Cybersecurity
Graduation Requirement

Students graduating from this program must successfully complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of management and/or technical course work at Rowan College at Burlington County.

Program Contact

Nabeel Baig, Instructor

Program Coordinator, Computer and Informatics 

(856)-222-9311, ext. 2054

nbaig@rcbc.edu