Computer Science (Information Systems Management Area of Concentration), Associate of Science
This degree program provides opportunities for students who wish to continue their studies at a four-year institution in fields such as computer science, computer information sciences, or information systems management. Students who choose this curriculum and desire to transfer courses should speak with the program coordinator. The courses in this curriculum assume that the student has a background that includes algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Students who do not meet these requirements can take the required prerequisite courses at CCBC after placement testing.
Program objectives
Upon successful completion of this area of concentration, students will be able to:
- Prepare for transfer to a four-year institution for a degree in Management Information Systems or related fields.
- Recognize the impact of information systems in solving various business challenges.
- Develop and design well-written, correct, and documented programs.
- Design and implement computer-based solutions in the context of the discipline.
- Apply fundamental mathematical and computer programming concepts to write and analyze computer programs to solve problems.
- Recognize the System Development Life Cycle in the development of computer programs.
- Demonstrate the ability to critically examine, debug, and test computer programs.
- Demonstrate the appropriate ethical and professional conduct related to technology and computing practices.