Computer Information Systems (AS)

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Division of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the computer information industry or to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in computer information or any related field.

Computer courses give the students a sound background in computer programming, data modeling and database design, computer networks, web design and development, accounting and financial skills.

Upon successful completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Computer Information Systems is awarded.

Program Learning Outcomes

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First Year: Semester 1

CS 110 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE 4 Credits.
MA 105 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3 Credits.
CT 100 CRITICAL THINKING 3 Credits.
EC 201 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 3 Credits.
EN 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 Credits.

credits: 16

First Year: Semester 2

CS 123 PYTHON PROGRAMMING 4 Credits.
CS 242 COMPUTER NETWORKS 4 Credits.
EN 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3 Credits.
Humanities Elective 3
Program Elective 3/4

credits: 17/18

Second Year: Semester 1

AC 101 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I 4 Credits.
CS 213 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 4 Credits.
CS 116 FUNDAMENTALS OF CYBER SECURITY 4 Credits.
Program Elective 3/4

credits: 15/16

Second Year: Semester 2

AC 102 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II 4 Credits.
CS 235 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 4 Credits.
Program Elective 3/4
Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3

credits: 14/15

Total Credits: 62/65

Program Notes

The program qualifies as an Alternative Transfer Agreement (MassTransfer) with select public institutions in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer.

Humanities Electives:

Art, Communications, English (EN 103 or Higher), Film, Foreign Language, Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts

Social Science Electives:

Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Law, Psychology, Sociology

Program Electives:

CS 113 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 4 Credits.
CS 120 PROGRAMMING I 4 Credits.
CS 126 DIGITAL IMAGING 3 Credits.
CS 141 LINUX SYSTEM MANAGEMENT 3 Credits.
CS 176 WEB DESIGN 4 Credits.
CS 200 PROGRAMMING II 4 Credits.
CS 205 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATION 4 Credits.
CS 241 WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT 4 Credits.
CS 243 COMPUTER NETWORKS II 4 Credits.
ET 111 iCREAT-I: INTRODUCTION TO CODING, ROBOTICS, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Credits.
LA 236 CYBERCRIME 3 Credits.
AC 206 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 4 Credits.

Graduation Competency

Quantitative skills is a MassBay graduation competency for associate degree programs. Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate this competency by completing a 100-level math course (not MAC); or placing into a 200-level mathematics course.