Associate of Arts in Computer Information Systems

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
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