Rachel Pearson
Department Chair - Business Technologies & Faculty - Office Administration/Operations Management
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Information Technology: Information Systems
Master IT Infrastructure: Information Systems
The Information Technology: Information Systems program prepares you for a career in IT departments managing the backbone of modern businesses. From physical systems to programming, this program equips you to design, implement, and maintain critical information systems.
What You’ll Learn
This program combines foundational IT knowledge with specialized technical skills. Coursework includes:
- Network Systems & Security: Learn to design and secure robust network infrastructures.
- Database Services: Master techniques for managing and maintaining data-driven systems.
- Programming & Development: Build software and applications to meet organizational needs.
- System Administration: Gain expertise in configuring and maintaining IT systems for reliability and performance.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- System Administrator
- IT Support Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
With the competencies needed to pursue industry certifications, this program positions you for success in IT-driven organizations.
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A25590A (Associate Degree) C25590A (Certificate)
C25590B (Certificate)
Information Systems is a curriculum within the Information Technology Pathway:
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student's ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.