Information Systems Certificate

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No. of Credits: 27
Contact: Lakisha Ferebee, Chair, Technology
Joe Burgin, Program Coordinator

The Information Systems Certificate 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. Upon completion of the certificate, graduates may choose to continue their studies to earn the degree in Information Systems.

The credits in this program count towards completion of the Information Systems AAS degree.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 20.

Business and Information Systems Pathway

Learn more about the Business and Information Systems Pathway.

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Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

First Semester

ENG-1010 - Composition and Rhetoric* (E) (3)
ENG 1010 completed with a minimum grade of “C”
CSC-1110 - Program Design and Development* (3)
BAD-1015 - Introduction to Business* (3)
MTH-1015 - Introduction to Statistics* (M) (3)
ITS-1050 - Computing Essentials* (3)

Second Semester

Third Semester

Notes:

* Courses requiring a prerequisite or co-requisite

Course Indicators: English Composition (E), Arts (A), Cultural and Global Awareness (C), Humanities (H), Biological/Physical Sciences (S), Social/Behavioral Sciences (B), Mathematics (M)