CIS - Computer Information Systems Outcomes

AAS: Computer Information Systems

  • Apply computer technology to address business information system needs.
  • Process
    • Develop and evaluate system requirements.
    • Design, implement and deploy systems.
    • Evaluate, test, debug and troubleshoot systems.
  • Technology
    • Create effective databases and user interfaces.
    • Develop small programs.
    • Use network concepts and terminology to communicate with vendors and users.
    • Select appropriate technology tools by recognizing tool capabilities and limitations.
  • Information Systems in Business
    • Apply operational business knowledge in addressing information systems needs.
  • Personal and Interpersonal
    • Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
    • Work effectively in teams.
    • Manage time, tasks and projects.
    • Take ownership of IS career by adapting and learning new skills.
  • Guiding principles for program:
    • Students should develop enduring skills and knowledge.
      (Program does not consist of training sessions for the tool-of-the-week.)

AAS: Computer Information Systems - Network Administration Option

  • Process
    • Identify and evaluate network requirements for an organization.
    • Specify and purchase hardware and software for a local area network.
    • Assemble hardware, install software, and configure a local area network.
    • Operate a reliable and secure local area network.
    • Establish and maintain connections between/among local area networks, and wide area networks.
  • Management and Communication
    • Explain concepts, components, & processes of a local area network to a non-technical person.
    • Plan and control total cost of ownership (TCO) for Information Systems.

One-Year Certificate: Computer Information Systems

  • Apply computer technology to address business information system needs.
  • Process
    • Develop and evaluate system requirements.
    • Design, implement and deploy systems.
    • Evaluate, test, debug and troubleshoot systems.
  • Technology
    • Create effective databases and user interfaces.
    • Develop small programs.
    • Use network concepts and terminology to communicate with vendors and users.
    • Select appropriate technology tools by recognizing tool capabilities and limitations.
  • Information Systems in Business
    • Apply operational business knowledge in addressing information systems needs.
  • Personal and Interpersonal
    • Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
    • Work effectively in teams.
    • Manage time, tasks and projects.
    • Take ownership of IS career by adapting and learning new skills.
  • Guiding principles for program:
    • Students should develop enduring skills and knowledge.
      (Program does not consist of training sessions for the tool-of-the-week.)

One-Year Certificate: Computer Information Systems - E-Commerce

  • Demonstrate competence in business level communication skills
  • Demonstrate familiarity with E-Commerce resources and tools, including web programming, publishing, database and transaction tools
  • Demonstrate proficiency in key web development tools
  • Demonstrate familiarity with business issues, especially as they relate to E-Commerce
  • Identify key issues in telecommunications, security and scalability
  • Identify key design issues including human factors, visual interface, customer and business partner considerations. 

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