The Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) was established in the academic year 2005/2006 within the Faculty of Information Technology. The Department has been offering the Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) starting from the academic year 2010/2011. The philosophy of the Department is concerned in applying various learning styles through a combination of theoretical science and practical skills, with an emphasis on the concepts of problem solving, discussion, and teamwork.
The Department, in line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University, is working on preparing distinctive competencies in the field of engineering and development of information systems to supply the market with its needs of developers of systems of smart phones, electronic games, Web, distributed systems, e-commerce, Intelligent Systems, and network management systems.
The Middle East University was founded in 2005 as a Graduate Studies University with twelve specializations. Towards the beginning of the academic year 2008-2009 the university opened twenty specializations for both Graduate and Undergraduate students with the ongoing growth in staff and students.