Computer Information Systems Associate in Arts
Program Overview
CIS focuses on the structure, management and control of information resources on computers. Coursework includes business and math classes, as well as courses in information systems and programming languages. Students transfer to four-year institutions and major in computer information systems, computer and information sciences, information sciences, or management information systems. Degrees lead to careers in systems analysis, computer application programming, database management, network services and IT support.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $7,093.20 |
| Program credits: | 60 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 2 years |
Program Details
This is a pathway program. The AA degree pathway is designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions by providing them with the necessary general education credits and elective courses. Earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree at MDC guarantees admission into one of the state's public universities where students can complete a bachelor's degree. An advisor will work with you to determine which elective courses will lay the best foundation for your selected major and continued studies.
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Career Prospects
Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
8,328 Computer and Information Systems Managers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 7.4% over the next four years.
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
173 Computer and Information Scientists are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 15.6% over the next four years.
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
8,386 Computer Systems Analysts are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 4.9% over the next four years.
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
1,432 Computer Programmers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to decrease by 0.4% over the next four years.
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.
1,918 Web Developers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 5.9% over the next four years.
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
6,634 Network and Computer Systems Administrators are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 1.6% over the next four years.
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