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Computer and Information Technology

Loras offers two different tracks within the Computing and Information Technology Major; CIT-Management track within the Division of Business Administration and  CIT-Science Track.within the Division of Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science. 

Mathematics requirements depend upon the chosen track within the major. Students must choose one of the tracks before their junior year. Distinctive nature of the Management Information Systems major at Loras (i.e., experiential elements, student research opportunities, service learning,  student activities and projects, etc.) 

Typical careers in Information Technology (IT) include:
   - Systems Analysts
   - Network Administrators
   - Computer Programmers
   - Database Analysts
   - Project Managers
   - Web Designers
   - IT Consultants

"Once a Duhawk --  Always a Duhawk"

Over 150+ alums have graduated with a related information technology major over the past 20 years. Loras College alums are important contributors to their communities, state, and country.  Many continue a life of service starting during their college days and continuing throughout their professional lives. MIS alums have gone on to successful careers in large, mid-sized, and small businesses, including these organizations:

  • Allstate Insurance Northbrook, IL
  • Cottingham and Butler Dubuque, IA
  • CUNA Mutual Group Madison, WI
  • IBM Corporation Rochester, MN
  • John Deere & Company Moline, IL
  • McGladrey & Pullen Dubuque, Davenport, IA
  • Principal Financial Group Des Moines, IA
  • Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Walgreens Chicago, IL
  • Wells Fargo Des Moines, IA

Many students have pursued graduate degrees, typically in business and law, at such schools as:

  • University of Iowa
  • University of Wisconsin
  • University of Illinois

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major facts

• All Information technology majors take a common core of classes in addition to required courses for their specific major.  This core allows them to broaden their business knowledge, while the required MIS courses help to sharpen their technical skills and abilities.
• Large internship program offers many local, regional, national, and international opportunities during the traditional academic year as well as summers.  The majority of our majors gain “real-world” experience before graduating from Loras.
• Placement rate for graduates annually exceeds 90%

   
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Many students have pursued graduate degrees, typically
in business and law, at such schools as:
   • University of Iowa
   • University of Wisconsin
   • University of Illinois