Computer Information Systems - Business, AAS

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CIP 110101 (BIZ2)

The Computer Information System (CIS) degree is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree that prepares students with a solid set of skills and knowledge in the Computer Information System field. The degree allows students to further their knowledge by pursuing an area of emphasis towards industry certification, computer programming or transferring to a 4-year university. *

Major courses are carefully selected in areas of Information Systems, Computer Networking, and Computer Programming to provide students with an exceptional foundation in the field.

Job opportunities exist in entry-level positions as a computer support professional or technician, systems analyst or computer programmer.

*The Business concentration allows students to transfer to Metropolitan State University - Denver (MSU-Denver) toward a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. Please see an advisor for more information.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (22 credit hours)

COM 115 - Public Speaking 3 Credits OR
COM 125 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
ENG 121 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
ENG 122 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 3 Credits
MAT 121 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 4 Credits OR higher *
HIS 208 - American Indian History GT-HI1 3 Credits
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits

Note(s):

*Students transferring to MSU-Denver must take MAT 121

Major Courses (25 credit hours)

BUS 115 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits
CIS 118 - Introduction to PC Applications 3 Credits
CIS 220 - Fundamentals of UNIX 3 Credits (Linux)
CIS 240 - Database Design and Development 3 Credits
CIS 243 - Introduction to SQL 3 Credits
CIS 267 - Management of Information Systems 3 Credits
CSC 119 - Introduction to Programming 3 Credits
MAT 125 - Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1 4 Credits

Business Concentration (13 credit hours)

ACC 121 - Accounting Principles I 4 Credits
BUS 216 - Legal Environment of Business 3 Credits
BUS 217 - Business Communication and Report Writing 3 Credits
MAR 216 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits

Note(s):

Note: Students completing this Concentration and all prescribed coursework are eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems at MSU-Denver.

Total: 60 credit hours

Graduation Requirements

Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.