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Residential Faculty - CIS/MGT; Web Technology/Programming
480-461-7754
This program is part of the Business & Information Systems Department.
Computer Information Systems, or CIS, lies at the intersection of technology and business. It includes hard-core, techie elements, like programming, database management, and systems analysis. But it also includes solid business practices and principles, like marketing, management, and accounting. In fact, CIS exists as a way for both to interact and share information.
Computer Information Systems is the application of technology in managing business and solving operational problems. In the CIS program you’ll learn how to design, develop, manage, and maintain business technology infrastructure and specify technology solutions to suit business needs. You’ll also learn to create webpages, construct dynamically driven websites with the use of databases, and much more.
A career in CIS allows you to work in just about any aspect of business in virtually any industry. If a business relies on technology for its success it relies on the expertise and creativity of CIS professionals.
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion, Associate Degrees and Transfer Options for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates, degrees or transfer options is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Adobe Foundations | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Advanced Web Designer | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Computer Programming | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Game Technology | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Multimedia Technology | Course List |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Programming and System Analysis | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Web Designer | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Web Developer | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Web Server Administrator | Pathway Map |
Degrees
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | ABUS-GR | Associate in Business General Requirements | Course List |
| Associate in Business - Special Requirements | ABUS-SR | Associate in Business Special Requirements | Course List |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Computer Programming | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Digital Media/Multimedia Technology | Course List |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Game Technology | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Programming and System Analysis | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Web Designer | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Web Developer | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Web Server Administrator | Pathway Map |
Transfer Option
Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination.
Below is a transfer option that may be available to you. Please contact Academic Advisement to learn more.
| At MCC, get an... | Transfer to... | To get a... |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Business - Special Requirements | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems |
Career Opportunities
The Computer Information Systems program can lead to a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are a sampling of some of the possible positions and Arizona-based salaries related to this program.
| Occupation / Title | Annual Median Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $80,280 | |
| Desktop Publishers | $33,910 | |
| Graphic Designers | $44,560 | |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | $58,940 | |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $40,300 | |
| Web Developers | $62,750 | |
| Salary information comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2017. | ||
Financial Aid
You can get a high-quality, affordable education. MCC’s low tuition rates and various financial aid opportunities make it possible. Explore federal and state grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, student loans, and other options today.
Meet with an Advisor
Become a Student
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Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out an academic plan that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success.
Advising for the Computer Information Systems program is available through the Business & Information Systems department. They will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.
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