Bachelor of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems Technology
Previous Degree Required: A.S./A.A.
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: CTBS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0401
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1101104011
The degree is intended to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce in a mid-level management position. Graduates will demonstrate mastery of skills needed in the rapidly growing program field of Information Systems and will lead to employment in public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Concentrations in cybersecurity, data science, networking systems, program development/software development, and project management will prepare graduates for entry level as well as administrative/managerial positions in business, industry, technical, healthcare services, and other related industries.
Students who have completed or who are in the last semester of coursework needed to complete an Associate in Science or an Associate in Arts degree may apply. The program prerequisites will include an earned Associate in Science degree; students with an earned Associate in Arts degree will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Contact the BAS Program Specialist for more information.
Refer to the Bachelor Degree Programs overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need additional general education or technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
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Specializations: Several EFSC Associate in Science (A.S.) and Bachelor degrees have multiple associated specializations. Students must select one specialization, and will receive the specific A.S./BAS degree only one time. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
The BAS in Computer Information Systems Technology has two Common Program Prerequisites. These courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher before being admitted to 3000 - 4000 level courses.
Click on the course number to see course prerequisites. MAC 2311 will be accepted in place of STA 2023. Any Computer Programming course with a COP prefix will be accepted in place of COP 2334. No other course substitutions are permitted for either course.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| General Education or Technical Concentration | ||
| General Education (for A.S. degree students) or Technical Concentration (for A.A. degree students) | 21 | |
| Computer Information Systems Technology - Major Courses | ||
| GEB 3213 | Foundations of Managerial Communications | 3 |
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Technology Management | 3 |
| ISM 4300 | Information Systems Operations Management | 3 |
| MAN 4504 | Operational Decision Making | 3 |
| Specializations | ||
| Select 27 credits from one of the following specializations: | 27 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
Important Note: Computer Information Systems Technology has two Common Program Prerequisites. These courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher before being admitted to 3000 - 4000 level courses.
Click on the course number to see course prerequisites. MAC 2311 will be accepted in place of STA 2023. Any Computer Programming course with a COP prefix will be accepted in place of COP 2334. No other course substitutions are permitted for either course.
Computer Information Systems Technology Specializations
Specializations: Several EFSC Associate in Science (A.S.) and Bachelor degrees have multiple associated specializations. Students must select one specialization, and will receive the specific A.S./BAS degree only one time. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
Following are the specializations in the BAS Computer Information Systems Technology degree.