Associate of Applied Business (AAB) - Computer Information Systems
The AAB degree with a CIS option prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions requiring information technology skills. In addition, students may apply credit earned toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA) CIS or BIS options upon graduation or at a later time.
Program Competencies
Students completing the program should be able to:
- Understand business fundamentals required for success in contemporary organizations.
- Understand basic concepts of computer programming design and logic.
- Demonstrate proficiency in advanced microcomputer applications.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PC hardware and software.
- Code a moderately complex problem in COBOL or C++ and have that program execute successfully.
General Education
CIS 101 — Computers for Learning |
3 |
CMSP 108 — Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
3 |
ECON 201 — Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
ENG 100 — Writing I |
3 |
ENG 200 — Writing II |
3 |
FIN 264 — Personal Finance |
3 |
MATH 152 — College Algebra |
3 |
Humanities (one course from approved list) |
3 |
Total |
24 |
Supplemental Requirement
MSU 101 — Discovering University Life |
1 |
BBA Supplemental Requirement
ECON 202 — Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
Business Core
ACCT 281 — Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 282 — Principles of Managerial Accounting |
3 |
BIS 321 — Business Communications |
3 |
MKT 304 — Marketing |
3 |
MNGT 261 — The Legal Environment of Business Organizations |
3 |
MNGT 301 — Principles of Management |
3 |
Total |
18 |
CIS (AAB) Option Requirements
The option is composed of 15 hours — nine hours of required CIS courses plus six hours of approved electives.
CIS 101 — Computers for Learning |
3 |
CIS 200 — Logic and Design of Computer Programs |
3 |
CIS 202 — Introduction to Programming- Visual Basic |
3 |
CIS 205 — Introduction to Programming-C++, or |
|
CIS 215 — Introduction to Programming-COBOL |
3 |
CIS 340 — Telecommunications and Networking |
3 |
Approved CIS Electives |
6 |
Total |
18 |
Total hours for degree |
64 |
Approved Electives for CIS Option
BIS 320 — Web Technologies and Information Architecture |
3 |
BIS 350 — Computer Systems Support and Security |
3 |
CIS 211 — Advanced Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
CIS 305 — Advanced Programming-C++ |
3 |
CIS 314 — Advanced Programming-Java |
3 |
CIS 315 — Advanced Programming-COBOL |
3 |