No. of Credits: 60-61
Contact: Christopher Estes, Acting Chair, Technology
Joe Burgin, Program Coordinator
The Information Systems AAS is an interdisciplinary program combining the study of information technology and business management. This program provides students who are planning to work in either a business or technical environment with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in key areas of information systems, management, and business. Students will be prepared for careers that require them to plan, coordinate, and directly interact with computer related activities within an organization. Students may pursue transfer opportunities that may lead to careers as a chief information officer (CIO) or chief technology officer (CTO). This program prepares students for these careers by emphasizing analytical, business, communication, decision making, leadership, and organizational skills.
The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.
Career Opportunities:
information technology (IT) managers, IT project managers. IT directors, and/or IT security managers
Transfer Options:
A complete list of all transfer opportunities can be found on the Transfer Services page
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will…
1. Demonstrate understanding of an organization’s computer, software, and security needs and make recommendations for system design, maintenance, and upgrades.
2. Demonstrate understanding of social, professional, security, and ethical issues related to computing.
3. Apply fundamental information technology principles to business management.