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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Associate in Science



Program Details

Computer Information Systems encompasses the fields of Computer Science and Information Systems. Primary fields of study include software development, programming, and applications. Careers in Today's information systems require knowledge and hands-on experience in microcomputer applications as well as programming. Professionals in the computing field seek to advance the fundamental understanding of how information is processed, as well as the practical design of software and hardware to accomplish specific functions. The Associate in Science degree requirement are designed to satisfy course requirements for many Computer Science and Information Systems transfer patterns. However, students should consult a counselor and especially the catalog of the intended transfer institution for specific transfer requirements in the major. The program in Computer Information Systems offers students an opportunity to earn an associate's degree as well as course work in general CIS electives for students in other fields of study campus-wide. The program also offers courses for high demand skill areas such as mobile device development.

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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Blockchain Engineers

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 52,650
    • High salary: 176,800
    • Average salary: 108970
    Rising Job Growth $ 108,970 Average Salary $52,650 $176,800

  • Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 80,670
    • High salary: 232,120
    • Average salary: 140910
    Rising Job Growth $ 140,910 Average Salary $80,670 $232,120

  • Computer and Information Systems Managers

    Bachelor's degree, Some college

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 104,450
    • High salary: 0
    • Average salary: 171200
    Rising Job Growth $ 171,200 Average Salary $104,450 $0

All Careers in MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (32)

Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising171,200
Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Software Developers- n/aRising133,080
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists- n/aRising130,390
Blockchain Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Computer Occupations, All Other- n/a- n/a108,970
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Digital Forensics Analysts- n/aRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising108,970
Information Security Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a77,390
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians- n/aStable77,180
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Analyze problems, design algorithms, and implement and test the algorithm in a modern object oriented programming language. (CIS 201, CIS 231, CIS 232)
  2. Apply concepts of accounting, business law and economics to solve business orientated problems. (BUS 201 A&B, BUS 218, ECON 201 A&B)
  3. Apply the methods of differential calculus to solve problems involving functions unique to business applications. (MATH 255)
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in business applications of spreadsheets and database to solve business problems. (CAOA 261, CAOA 264)