2023-2024 Catalog

Computer Information Systems, A.A.S.

This degree program prepares student for solving strategic business problems by designing computer-based information systems.  Workers in computer information systems assist in planning, coordinating, and facilitating the computer-related activities of businesses.  They help determine both technical and business goals in consultation with top management and make detailed plans for the accomplishment of these goals. This requires a strong understanding of both technology and business practices.

Degree Requirements: 60 credits

General Education Requirements: 16 credits

English and Communication

(9 credits)

ENG 1021English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

ENG 1022English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

 

COM 1150Public Speaking

3

OR

COM 1250Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3)

3

Mathematics

(4 credits)

MAT 1240Mathematics for Liberal Arts (GT-MA1)

4

OR

MAT 1340College Algebra (GT-MA1)

4

Social Sciences

(3 credits)

ECO 2001Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1)

3

Required Core Courses: 11 credits

CIS 1015Introduction to Computer Information Systems

3

CIS 1028Introduction to Operating Systems

3

CIS 2002Automated Project Management: MS Project

3

CIS 2003Technology for Career Success

2

Required Courses for AAS in Computer Information Systems: 27 credits

BUS 1015Introduction to Business

3

BUS 2017Business Communication and Report Writing

3

CIS 1018Introduction to PC Applications

3

CIS 1045Introduction to Desktop Database

3

CIS 2043Introduction to SQL

3

CIS 2067Management of Information Systems

3

CIS 2068Systems Analysis and Design I

3

CNG 1001Network Fundamentals

3

CSC 1019Introduction to Programming

3

Electives: 6 credits

BUS 2016Legal Environment of Business

3

BUS 2026Business Statistics

3

ECO 2002Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1)

3