Academic Programs and Services
Management of Computer Information Technology
The Management of Computer Information Technology curriculum leads to an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. The primary goal of the program is to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate program in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field. The curricular focus is a set of courses that develop business managers who understand and implement information management methods that are joined with automation to support business decision making. The curriculum emphasizes the use of technology to manage information and business processes. Upon receiving the associate’s degree, students are prepared to obtain employment as computer support specialists at an entry- or mid-level position. Further education is recommended for students who wish to advance to higher level positions.
Electives are to be selected form the CIS course offerings above CIS 105 but in any case are not to include CIS 100, CIS 101 or CIS 102. Directed electives should be based on transferability to the student’s intended transfer institution. Non-CIS courses may also be selected with the guidance of an academic advisor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:
- Use technology effectively to communicate and analyze information related to computer information systems.
- Work as a part of a professional team to analyze, design and implement computer information systems.
- Install, configure and maintain computer information systems, including the system’s operating system and common computer hardware and software.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of computer information systems terminology and practices, including those related to networking and data communications technology.
- Effectively use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics and database management software in a professional office environment.
- Design and implement a relational database.
- Develop solutions to common programming problems using the structured sequential logic of computer programming languages.
Program Entry Requirements:
This program is open to interested students. New students are normally required to take the College’s placement test at their time of entry. Students identified as needing developmental work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program.
Students who have had prior computer-related experience may be placed in more advanced courses after consultation with and approval of the department head.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
A minimum of 62 credit hours as prescribed must be satisfactorily completed with a grade point average of at least 2.0 ("C" average).
Students wishing to transfer to a particular college or university should, with the help of an advisor, review that institution’s requirements and/or existing articulation agreements with the College so that program courses may be chosen appropriately. In particular, students should check math requirements at the college or university to which they plan to transfer.
Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.