Information Systems - Finger Lakes Community College

Information Systems from Finger Lakes Community College is a Campus Associate Computer and Information Science degree that prepares you for a IT career. For growth and performance, computer information systems are essential to the business operations of most companies and organizations today. Through the Associate in Science Information Systems degree program, students can gain the fundamental preparation needed to meet the steady demand for qualified information systems professionals. This degree complements our existing computer degree programs and offers a special focus for students interested in the business management and marketing aspects of this field. The curriculum blends business course requirements with applications and programming skills. The program is designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions into business division studies, primarily into the management information systems (MIS) area. Students can transfer to four-year colleges and universities such as SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Morrisville, Rochester Institute of Technology, and others. The curriculum of FLCC's computer programs is designed to be flexible, allowing students to enroll in fundamental courses during their first semesters and work with a faculty advisor to determine which degree program is best suited for their career and academic goals. Computer information resources for student learning are extensive at FLCC. Our classrooms and computer labs are equipped with state-of-the-art personal workstations connected to a local area network (LAN). We also provide wireless network capabilities for all students with laptops. Full access to the Internet is also provided throughout the campus. Courses are taught using both MS Windows and Linux environments. Computer labs are open evenings and weekends, and are also available at the FLCC Geneva and Wayne County Campus Centers. The College also offers a computer certification testing center at its Canandaigua campus, where students can take exams for Microsoft, Cisco, CompTia, and other technologies. Graduates who earn bachelor's degrees will be prepared for positions in areas such as computer programming, systems analysis and design, technical support, operations, database management, and applications development. Salary levels range from $35,000 to $50,000, and the U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment opportunities in the information systems field are expected to grow through the year 2010. The goals of the Associate in Science in Information Systems degree are: To prepare students to transfer as a junior into a management information systems area or related computer field at four-year institutions. To prepare students to enter the workforce in an Information System related field. To develop in students the 11 competencies identified by FLCC as outcomes of liberal education. View more details on Finger Lakes Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer and Information Science courses.