Management Information Systems, AA

Program Details

Semester 1

• CSC 110 - Intro to Computers Credits: 3
• CIS 171 - Java Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
• BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3

Semester 2

• CIS 303 - Introduction to Database Credits: 3
• ENG 106 - Composition II Credits: 3
• CIS 152 - Data Structures Credits: 3
• ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
• MAT 141 - Finite Math Credits: 4

Semester 3

• CIS 332 - Database and SQL Credits: 3
• SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3
• MAT 162 - Prin. of Business Statistics Credits: 4
• HUM 116 - Encounters in Humanities Credits: 3

Semester 4

• PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
• PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• SOC 115 - Social Problems Credits: 3
• HUM 120 - Introduction to Film Credits: 3
• Any AAS degree core Science  with the prefix BIO, CHM, ENV, PHS or PHY Credits: 4

Total Credits Required to Complete this AA Degree - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $12,714**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Analyze problems and design solutions.
• Write instructions for machines and people.
• Programming: designing, coding, debugging, maintaining, documenting programs.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Demonstrate logical reasoning and abstract thinking.
• Utilize good interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively in both writing and speaking.
• Demonstrate problem-solving when required.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Programming classes require much more time outside of class.
• Programming and database professionals may have periods of long or unusual hours.
• Programming and database adminstration is a secure, steady job with increasing demand for people.
• The work is exacting but there is excellent compensation.
• Work is usually done in a modern office environment.

What are the Salary Expectations?

The median annual wage for computer programmers was $74,280 in May 2012. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,850, and the top 10 percent earned more than $117,890. Most computer programmers have a bachelor’s degree; however, some employers hire workers with an associate’s degree. Most programmers specialize in a few programming languages. Software developers usually have a bachelor’s degree in computer science and strong computer programming skills. In May 2012, the median annual wage for applications software developers was $90,060. The median annual wage for systems software developers was $99,000 in May 2012. Employment of software developers is projected to grow 22 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. The main reason for the rapid growth is a large increase in the demand for computer software.

Related Certificates: Network Security Manager, Informatics, Computer Languages, Database Specialist, Mobile Development Technology. Completion of the related certificate combined with the MIS degree can increase employment opportunities.

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DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

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Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6857, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.  Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6574, dkmckittrick@dmacc.edu.  Question or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone 312/730-1560, tax 312/730-1576..

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