Field of Administrative Sciences

Computer Information systems

Computer Information systems (Dual Degree)

Required Courses	Dual Degree	Duration
52 Courses	Available	8 Semesters
Language	Credit Hours	Annual Fees
English	140 Cr. Hrs.	220,000 EGP

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The tuition fees listed are based on the previous academic year (2024/2025) and are subject to change. Updated fees for the 2025/2026 academic year will be announced soon. Applicants are encouraged to check back regularly for the latest updates.

Program Overview

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program at Galala University is a dual bachelor’s degree from GU and Arizona State University, offered for the first time in Egypt on Galala campus. The CIS program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage technology effectively in any business or organization– a skill that’s valued across a wide range of industries. CIS professionals play a crucial role in analyzing, designing, and maintaining information systems that support business operations and managerial decision-making. Graduates emerge with a holistic view of how technology impacts organizations, making them valuable contributors to digital transformation efforts. The demand for CIS professionals is high, not only in private sectors but also within Egyptian governmental organizations, aligning with Egypt Vision 2030 and the goal of building a ‘Digital Egypt’.

What is the Computer Information Systems Program?

A dual bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Arizona State University and Galala University is an excellent choice for future professionals seeking efficient and effective management of organizations through technology utilization. A bachelor’s degree in CIS focuses on leveraging information technology for positive business outcomes.

Key Areas of Study include:

Business Intelligence: Transforming raw data into actionable insights to support decision-making and drive business success.
Systems Analysis & Design:Analyzing business requirements and designing efficient information systems.
Database Management:Handling data storage, retrieval, and security.
Application Development: Developing both web-based and mobile applications.
Business Process Optimization:Streamlining operations using technology.
Project Management:Leading technology projects within organizations.
Strategic Decision-Making:Analyze data and use technology to enhance managerial decision-making.
Business-Technology Alignment:Bridge the gap between business goals and
Ethical Considerations:Navigating ethical dilemmas related to technology use.
Industry Trends:Staying updated on emerging technologies and best practices.

What is a bachelor’s in computer information systems?

The curriculum of a computer information systems degree focuses on using information technology to enable positive business outcomes. This includes everything from developing more effective operational strategies to identifying opportunities to increase revenue and improving the customer experience. You’ll also learn how to engage with key stakeholders, like staff, employees, suppliers and government officials. As you earn this degree, you can expect to learn how to design, build and maintain information systems that support business operations and managerial decision-making.

You’ll also build an understanding of how using technology can lead to better results for organizations. Developing this perspective is a key differentiator for the degree. This sort of view can support a common need to serve as a liaison between colleagues who focus on business and those whose duties revolve around technology.

Is there demand for graduates with a CIS degree in the workforce?

There is a high demand for professionals in this field, not only for business organizations in the private or international sectors but also for Egyptian governmental organizations. In alignment with Egypt Vision 2030, and all the efforts embarked by the Ministry of Communication and Technology (MCIT) to build ‘Digital Egypt’, the CIS degree will equip its graduates with all needed skills to be effective contributors in the digital transformation of Egypt.

AccoladesThe Arizona State University Computer Information Systems BS degree is offered by the AACSB-accredited W. P. Carey School of Business. AACSB has become the gold standard of business-school accreditations, and is the most prestigious, longstanding, and internationally recognized accreditation available for schools of business. To be one of the elite AACSB-accredited business schools, is to be part of an established tradition of excellence. A W. P. Carey School degree backed by AACSB accreditation gives you a distinct competitive advantage in your career. In order to obtain AACSB accreditation, a school and its programs are evaluated against 21 accreditation standards, covering instruction, research, curriculum development, faculty, and student learning. Accreditation typically takes five to seven years to obtain, with reviews every five years thereafter to ensure that the program's level of quality is maintained.

Admissions

ASU requirements:

Students must complete the following eight courses before enrolling at ASU with a GPA of 3.4 or higher: CIS 105/BIS111 , MAT 210/MAT235, ECN 211/ECO113, MAT 211/MAT236 , ACC 231/ACC112, ECN 212/ECO114, ECN 221/MAT335, and ACC 241/ACC122.
No individual course may have a grade below a C (2.0). Cumulative GPA for all courses in semesters 1-4 must be 3.0 or higher.
TOEFL iBT of 61, IELTS of 6.0, PTE of 53, Duolingo English Test 95 or successful completion of ASU’s English for Undergraduate Admissions and Achievement course.

Careers

With a degree in computer information systems, career choices are limitless. A computer information systems degree offers job opportunities in a variety of industries and both national and multinational corporations.

Career examples include, but are not limited to, those shown in the following list:

System Consultant.

Business Intelligence Consultant.

Project Manager.

IT Project Manager.

Network Administrator.

Database Administrator.

Business Intelligence Analyst.

Computer Systems Analyst.

Corporate Web Developer.

Software Developer.

Information Security Analyst.

Tuition Fees (Egyptian Students)

Annual tuition fees: 220,000 EGP
Annual administrative fees (to be paid before the first semester): 12,900 EGP
Admission administrative fees(To be paid once on the admission’s semester): 6,000 EGP

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