Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate (1)
basic knowledge in computer information systems that
will prepare them to obtain an entry-level position within
the field and (2) competency in communication, critical
thinking, quantitative analysis, and technological applications.
Program Description: This program is for students
pursuing a two-year degree with the intent of eventual
employment in the computer industry with aspirations
of attaining the position of (1) computer programmer, (2)
programmer/analyst, or with further study (3) computer
systems analyst. Programmers are responsible for writing
a detailed set of logically ordered instructions that
tell the computer to perform the necessary tasks, in the
correct sequence, to process data into useful information.
Systems analysts are responsible for the analysis
of existing systems and the design development and
installation of new or redesigned systems that provide
information necessary to successfully operate businesses
and other organizations. Students receive sufficient
background in business and accounting to seek entrylevel
employment in the information processing environment.
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