Information Technology, A.S.

Enter one of the fastest growing, and demanded fields

The Associate of Science in Information Technology Management degree focuses on the development of the technical, managerial and analytical skills necessary to design and maintain organizational information systems to satisfy business processing needs. These curricula fuse liberal arts, business, and information technology management education to prepare students for the ever-changing information management field.

The AAS in Information Technology degree prepares the students for the 21st century business ventures as it focuses on the technical skills necessary to develop and maintain computer information systems. The students learn computer hardware and software, computer networking design and implementation, information privacy and security, and organizational IT resources management using Microsoft Windows Server 2016. Beside these hardcore IT skills, students also gain mastery of the office productivity software, such as Microsoft Office Suite. Upon graduation from this program, the student can take CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and Microsoft MCP and MOS certification exams.

Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology

Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.

This program will allow you to:

Enter one of the fastest growing, and demanded fields.
Gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge through Constructive Action — a workable plan the student develops and implements through the course of his/her study.

Complete your associate degree in four semesters.
Have access to financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Gain the competency and preparedness needed for industry certifications.

Job outlook

Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for computer and information systems managers will grow as firms increasingly expand their operations to digital platforms. Computer and information systems managers will be responsible for implementing these goals.

Employment growth will result from the need to bolster cybersecurity in computer and information systems used by businesses. Industries such as retail trade will need to implement more robust security policies as cyber threats increase.

An increase in the popularity of cloud computing may result in firms outsourcing services from in-house IT departments to cloud-computing companies. This will shift IT services from IT departments in noncomputer industries, such as financial firms or schools, to firms engaged in computer systems design and related services and those in data processing, hosting, and related services.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

See Curriculum

	Purpose 1 Self-Assesment & IT Career Planning	Purpose 2 Working in Groups	Purpose 3 IT Networks of Business	Purpose 4 Managing IT Systems
Field Component	Hardware Troubleshooting Simulations	Operating Systems Installations	Network Implementation Lab	Tech Support Labs
Constructive Action	Self-Assessment & Career Development in IT	Developing Professional Relationships in the IT Industry	PCADeveloping Network Design for Business	Designing E-Technology Solutions for Business
Values & Ethics	Critical Thinking & Writing	Contemporary Values & Classical Ethics	Public Speaking & the Art of Persuasion	American Government
Self & Others	Computer Hardware Troubleshooting	Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Apple OS	Human Biology	Intro to Sociology
Systems	Computer Applications: For Profit and Non-Profit Management	Computer Network Operations	Principles of Business	Principles of Management
Skills	Computing Languages & Quantitative Reasoning	Principles of Psychology	Privacy, Security and Compliance	Active Directory Management