Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Information Systems
Programme Description
The Computer Information Systems Associate of Arts Degree program is designed to meet the needs of persons who are desirous of pursuing a career in the field of computer information systems. It focuses on systems design and implementation, system support and administration, application development, cyber security, computer networks, database management and web design.
Programme Objectives
On completion of the Associate of Arts in Computer Information Systems program, students will be able to:
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- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills in analysis and design of business information systems, database design and administration, application development, web design and computer network implementation and administration;
- Apply for professional careers in the rapidly changing field of computer information systems such as help desk technician, computer systems administrator, database administrator, web developer, network technician/administrator, IT manager, IT security technician, systems analyst, junior app developer;
- Demonstrate good communication skills, teamwork ability and leadership roles in their professional careers;
- Pursue a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems or related field.
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Programme Outline
YEAR I SEMESTER I | |
SDSM 100 | Student Development Seminar |
ENGL 112 | College English I |
MATH 127 | Integrated Algebra I |
ELECTIVE | 100 Level Religious Studies |
COMP 102 | Principles of Computing |
BUSS 111 | Introduction to Business |
YEAR I SEMESTER II | |
ENGL 113 | College English II |
MATH 128 | Integrated Algebra II |
COMP 115 | Introduction to Programming with Visual Basic |
CISS 110 | Computer Systems: Hardware & Software |
LAWS 225 | Business Law |
ELECTIVE | 100 Level Natural Science (Non-Math) |
YEAR II SEMESTER I | |
COMM 210 | Communication Skills |
MATH 245 | Discrete Mathematics |
COMP 215 | Programming in C++ |
COMP 231 | Database Management |
WEBS 200 | Fundamentals of Web Development |
COMP 211 | Data Communications & Networking |
ELECTIVE | 100 Level Social & Behavioral Science |
YEAR II SEMESTER II | |
CISS 220 | Cyber Security |
CISS 210 | Cloud Computing & Virtualization |
COMP 243 | Systems Analysis & Design |
MATH 169 | Statistics |
MGNT 203 | Business Organization & Management |
ELECTIVE | 100 Level Foreign Language |
COMP 231 | Database Management |
ELECTIVE | 100 level Foreign Language |