The Business Information Systems program is intended for the student who is interested in an entry-level programming career in a client/ server environment or in the areas of electronic commerce or database applications. This is especially true of the career opportunities in PC-related programming fields, as well as the newer fields of electronic commerce and databases.
The BIS degree will enable a student to study a variety of different areas related to PC programming and associated applications. This program emphasizes flexibility to allow a student to take courses that relate to specific areas of interest. It is also possible for the student to take coursework from several different but related areas of study. For example, many electronic commerce applications use databases as an integral part of their business. These combined skills will give the student a more marketable background in this competitive field.
Information Technology careers require more diversity of skills and abilities than in the past. Employers are looking for employees with a variety of skills in related areas. Many projects today require a variety of computer-related skills and business knowledge. This degree will address those demands through flexible course selection and exposure to a variety of programming skills and tools.
For more information about the Business Information Systems program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/bis.
Location: Ankeny, Urban, West
Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.
Program Entry Requirements
- Complete an application for admission.
- Satisfy the assessment requirement.
- Attend any required information/registration session.
- Successful completion of CSC 110 or equivalent.
- Successful completion of ADM 105 or equivalent strongly recommended.
Students start any semester.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Business Information Systems AAS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.