ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

 

Program Learning Outcomes

 

Upon completion of the degree program, students will be able to:

 

1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of computer information systems by analyzing the role of CIS in an organization’s attempt to achieve its objectives.

2. Apply various computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and other specialized applications to manipulate, sort and analyze information and generate and present reports in the various functional areas of business, including accounting, finance, marketing and management.

3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of a Management Information Systems and its importance in an organization by describing what an MIS is, describing its components and explaining its role in an organization.

4. Demonstrate programming skills by designing web pages using HTML web authoring software and integrating a variety of web development tools such as Dreamweaver, Flash and Java script generators to boost web development productivity.

5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of programming basics and programming languages, such as Visual Basic, by describing features and benefits of prevalent programming languages; describing the general phases of software development, including planning, coding, compiling, linking, and debugging; and by writing a simple computer program.

6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of computer networking by explaining networking theory and established standards, the implementation of local-area and wide-area networks and networking protocols, and identifying emerging technologies that are expected to impact the future of networking. Students will be able to setup, maintain and troubleshoot a simple Local Area Network (LAN).

7. Identify common ethical challenges that face the information systems industry and determine realistic alternatives to dealing with the challenges.