Description
The Computer Systems Technology curriculum has been designed for students who have initial plans to enter the job market as support personnel to computer users. The Computer Systems Technology program is fully accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). As the computer continues to integrate itself into all facets of the business environment, new opportunites are developing for those individuals with strong backgrounds in both computing and business management. This curriculum will prepare the student for these new careers.
Students will learn computer and information systems concepts. An understanding of hardware and software concepts and their applications to the business environment is emphasized. At the same time, students will be learning the necessary business, marketing, and management skills for today's business world. The merging of these two disciplines will produce tomorrow's business leaders.
The student's educational experience is enhanced by the campus computing facilities. Students are exposed to interactive program development in a networked, client/server programming environment using C++. Students also learn to use the latest software packages for spreadsheets, graphics, database, communications, and multimedia development. Full and free Internet access is available using popular Web Browsers.
Career Opportunities
• Business systems analyst traineeTypical Semester Load
Students in the Computer Information Systems A.A.S. program must complete 64 credit hours of course work. This equates to a typical semester load of 15-18 credits.Admission Requirements
Required:• Minimum high school average in the C to C+ range
• high school diploma
• 2 units of Regents level math
• 1 unit of defined science.
• 1 additional unit each of defined Regents level math and science