Computer Information Systems, A.A.S.
Major Code: 0581Computer Information Systems (CIS) focuses on the application of computers in a business environment with an emphasis on the analysis and design of business information systems. Computer information systems professionals play a key and vital role in the management and growth of an organization and they are in high demand in almost every industry.
With a CIS degree, it’s less about theory and more about practical application. The Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree program here at SUNY Morrisville provides students the skills to work with companies IT systems, analyze problems and efficiently create solutions, and learn different type of technologies that should be used to solve a business problem. Students receive practical hands-on experience in interactive program development in a networked, pc-based windows programming environment. Students will develop a strong background in fundamental concepts of hardware and software as applied to computers in a business environment; programming, operating systems, systems development life cycle; use of typical software packages including word processing, spreadsheeting, and database. In addition, students will get an introduction to core business disciplines such as accounting, macroeconomics, business organization and management.
Upon completion of program requirements, students are awarded the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. The hands-on approach in the Computer Information Systems (CIS) A.A.S. degree’s program gives our college CIS A.A.S. degree students a real-world look at their field.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills in developing technical solution
- Apply formal design methodologies to design information systems
- Explain theories regarding the application of information technologies to the solution of business problems
- Create and modify functional, clear, concise software design and implement with current programming languages
- Demonstrate proficiency in two or more operating systems or database systems
- Create functional Web pages using scripting language
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and administer a basic network
Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 60 credits is required for degree completion.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 110 | Intro Information Technology | 3 |
| CITA 120 | Computer Concepts & Op Sys | 3 |
| CITA 140 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CITA 200 | Data Communications Networking | 3 |
| CITA 220 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CITA 245 | Intro to Database Concepts | 3 |
| CITA 280 | Tools/Tech for Appl Devel. | 3 |
| CITA coursework as advised | 9 | |
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BSAD 116 | Business Organization & Mgmnt | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Research & Communication | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Mathematics as advised | 3 | |
| SUNY General Education or Liberal Arts & Science Electives as advised | 11 | |
| General Electives as advised | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CITA 110 | Intro Information Technology | 3 |
| CITA 140 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CITA Elective as advised | 3 | |
| COMM 105 | Research & Communication | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Mathematics as advised | 3 | |
| GNED 100 | First Year Experience | 2 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CITA 120 | Computer Concepts & Op Sys | 3 |
| BSAD 116 | Business Organization & Mgmnt | 3 |
| SUNY General Education or Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives as advised | 6 | |
| CITA Elective as advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CITA 200 | Data Communications Networking | 3 |
| CITA 220 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CITA 245 | Intro to Database Concepts | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CITA 280 | Tools/Tech for Appl Devel. | 3 |
| SUNY General Education or Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives as advised | 5 | |
| General Electives as advised | 4 | |
| CITA Elective as advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |