No matter what line of business, most industries depend on information technology. The Department of Computer and Information Systems prepares students for success in this highly competitive and growing field. 

The department helps students develop professional experience through internships and cooperative education in Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit and health care organizations, and small businesses. Supervised work opportunities provide valuable hands-on experience in hardware and software technology, applications, and organizational operations.

Robert Morris University has been re-designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD) by the U.S. Department of Defense and National Security Agency.