Information Systems Technology

Program Description

A.A.S. Degree/Diploma/Certificate

 The Information Systems curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible program, designed to meet community information system needs.

Course work includes computer systems terminology and operations, logic, operating systems, database, data communications/networking, and related business topics. Studies will provide experience for students to implement, support, and customize industry-standard information systems.

Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of computer-related, entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training. Duties may include systems maintenance and troubleshooting, support and training, and business applications design and implementation.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Business Admnistration program, the graduate should be able to:

• Install and configure PC operating systems
• Use DBMS and Data Manipulation Language
• Use spreadsheet and word processing software to manipulate business information
• Select, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot PC hardware
• Perform basic PC network installation and administration tasks
• Apply analytical and problem solving skills to typical microcomputer systems planning and implementation issues
• Design, code, test, debug and document Visual BASIC programs

Total Semester Hours Required for Information System Tech. A.A.S. Degree: 71
Total Semester Hours Required for Information Systems Technology Diploma: 38
Total Semester Hours Required for Information Systems Technology Certificate: 15