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Business and Management: Information Technology AAS
The Business and Management – Information Technology AAS degree is offered to students seeking employment in
Information Technology occupations. The degree offers emphasis areas in Systems Management, LAN Management,
Data Support, or Office Support.
To earn the Business and Management – Information Technology degree, students must satisfactorily complete all
the requirements of the degree including a minimum of 90 credits, 40 of which are in the General Education
Component. The General Education requirement allows the flexibility to continue professional development later,
by applying the basic skills gained to more in-depth study.
A one-year certificate in Computer Information Systems is offered. This program may serve as a fast track
leading to entry-level employment or a ladder to the AAS in Business and Management – Information Technology.
Core Outcomes of the Computer Information Systems AAS degree program include:
Developing and evaluating system requirements; designing, implementing and deploying systems; evaluating,
testing, debugging and troubleshooting systems; creating effective databases; developing skills required in
end user support; using network concepts and terminology to communicate with vendors and users; using network
concepts to install and maintain a network; selecting appropriate technology tools by recognizing tool
capabilities and limitations; applying operational business knowledge in addressing information systems needs;
communicating effectively in both written and oral form; working effectively in teams; managing time, tasks and
projects; taking ownership of an Information Systems career by adapting and learning new skills.
Successful pursuit of this degree requires students to possess collegiate skills in reading, communication,
computation, and critical thinking. To acquire that competency, it is highly recommended that students complete
precollegiate courses to gain these skills in the first terms of their program. Students must be capable of
keyboarding at 25 words per minute to be successful in computer courses.
Course of Study
The first year of the AAS degree program offers technical core coursework and completion of prerequisites.
The second year covers a broad range of technical specialty skills, including those necessary for diversification and
upward mobility within the occupational area.
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