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Computer Information Systems: Microcomputers for Business

Associate in Applied Science Degree Program

Hegis Code: 5103 Admissions: 1-800-724-0833
ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 88365 admissions@sunyulster.edu

Program Description
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. The program prepares students for positions involving the use of microcomputers for business administration, decision support, and financial applications. Students also receive a strong foundation in Internet-based technologies. Graduates of the program qualify for entrance into careers in which they function as applications developers for microcomputer systems.

Employment Potential
Graduates of the program will be qualified for such positions as microcomputer specialist, PC manager, information center resource person, computer consultant, system analyst, administration assistant, technical advisor, user liaison, computer salesperson, data entry clerk, and microcomputer operator.

Requirements for Program Entry

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
  • MAT 098 Basic Algebra

Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For More Information
James J. Perry
Coordinator, Computer Science and Computer Information Systems
Office: Hardenbergh Hall, HAR 109
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5252 or
            845:687-5252
E-mail: perryj@sunyulster.edu

To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here.
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Curriculum
Click on the Course Number for the course description.
First Semester
Course Number Description Credits
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I 4
BUS 161 Principles of Management 3
CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
CIS 121 Basic Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) 2
ENG 101 College English I 3
Elective Social Science Elective 3
Semester Credits 18
Second Semester
ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II 3
CIS 105 Structured Programming Concepts 3
CIS 128 JavaScript - Web Page Programming 3
Elective Science Elective 3-4
Elective * Liberal Arts Elective 3
Semester Credits 16
Third Semester
BUS 272 Spreadsheets and Financial Management 3
CIS 116 Operating Systems and Utilities 3
CIS 207 Microcomputer Database Software 3
CIS 244 Advanced Microsoft Windows Topics 3
MAT 211 Elementary Statistics 3
Semester Credits 15
Fourth Semester
CIS 210 or NET 101 Computer Project or Internship or Networking Fundamentals 3
CIS 215 Microcomputer Hardware and Telecommunications 3
CIS 224 Systems Design and Procedures 4
ENG 227 Technical Writing 3
LIB 111 Information Literacy 1
PHI 210 Professional Ethics 3
Semester Credits 17
Total Credits 65-66

 

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