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Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Graduates of Bentley’s Computer Information Systems (CIS) programs are among the most highly sought-after business professionals in today’s job market. After all, companies are in constant need of specialists who are able to collaborate to transform business by applying rapidly evolving technologies and ensuring that the right people have the right information at the right time. CIS courses deliver a solid understanding of core information technologies and integrate that with a strong business foundation, key managerial skills and emerging competencies such as security and privacy.

Students have access to our CIS Sandbox: a collaborative, cutting-edge social learning space that has been described as a place for “building cool stuff with cool people using cool technology.” With a CIS degree, graduates are able to design, develop, and support integrated information systems across industries in varied roles such as business analyst, systems analyst, systems integrator, application developer, end-user support specialist and more.

Degree Programs

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Lynne Markus Recognized Among Enterprise Computing Visionaries

Bentley Professor Emerita M. Lynne Markus is featured in an InformationWeek article recognizing ten women whose ideas fundamentally changed enterprise computing. Long regarded as one of the field's most influential scholars, Markus's research has shaped how organizations understand technology adoption, information systems, and digital transformation. The recognition highlights her enduring impact on both academic research and the practice of enterprise technology management. (Featured in Slide 9.)

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Eli Blouin and Mark Frydenberg Featured in Campus Technology

Eli Blouin, a Data Analytics and Marketing major and CIS Sandbox tutor, joined Distinguished Lecturer Mark Frydenberg, for a Q&A examining the future of technology as a learning partner. Their discussion highlights student perspectives on AI, personalized learning, and the evolving role of technology in higher education, showcasing Bentley's commitment to innovation and student-centered learning.

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Prof. Mareike Möhlmann Named Associate Editor at MIS Quarterly

Mareike Möhlmann, Associate Professor in the CIS Department, has been appointed Associate Editor at the prestigious MIS Quarterly, the leading journal in the information systems discipline. This appointment recognizes her scholarly contributions, including her published research in the journal on human–algorithm interaction and algorithmic management, drawing on empirical research on the Uber platform and exploring the future of work in the age of AI. Next to the MIS Quarterly, Mareike’s work has also appeared in academic journals such as Research Policy, JMIS, and JAIS and practitioner outlets such as Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review.

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CIS Sandbox

The CIS Sandbox is a social learning space where students prepare to succeed in their CIS courses and to thrive in a technology-driven business world.

As a campus destination for informal technology education, the CIS Sandbox distinguishes itself through its ability to:

  • Provide peer-led tutoring services and online resources for students in CIS and IT courses
  • Offer cutting-edge technology presentations and educational events for students and campus partners

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Contact

Jeff Proudfoot
Associate Professor and Department Chair
Smith Technology Center 400
781.891.2068
jproudfoot@bentley.edu

Arthur F. Ream III
B. Sc.IT, MBA, CISA, CMMC-RP, CSM
Assistant Chair
Smith Technology Center 409
(781) 891-2763 areamiii@bentley.edu

Ruthel (Rudi) Queen
Senior Academic Coordinator
Smith Technology Center 424B
781.891.2911
rqueen@bentley.edu