The CCIS opened its doors to students in 2001 offering Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees in Computer Science (CS) and Information Systems (IS). Noting the needs of the community and opportunities for CCIS graduates, the College developed a BSc program in Software Engineering (SE), a track in Digital Media Systems for CS students, and a track in Business Computing and E-Commerce for IS students. Recently, CCIS introduced tracks in Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, and AI & Data Science for the CS, IS, and SE programs. Within the frameworks of all CCIS degree programs, students are given the freedom to fashion a good portion of their upper division courses to their individual likings.

The College of Computer & Information Sciences takes into account the needs of the local community, the interdisciplinary nature of its fields, and navigating the rapids of change and innovation in science. In putting together the CCIS degree programs, the contents and structures of curricula and practices the United States, Canada, Germany and the UK are taken into account, as wells as the recommendations of these leading international bodies:

• Association of Computer Machinery (ACM)
• Association of Information Systems (AIS)
• Association of Information Technology Professionals (ATIP)
• Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)