What Can A Degree In Computer Information Systems Do For You?
The CIS Career Track will help you prepare for a job as an IT support specialist immediately after graduating. The curriculum includes a variety of courses that help students develop technical skills as well as improve critical thinking and problem solving. MWCC students learn about the architecture and functionalities of multiple operating systems as well as explore potential solutions to software, hardware and cloud-based issues.
Additionally, students learn to interpret quantitative information; formulate and support ideas; present information in a variety of visual formats; and query database applications to locate, evaluate and use data. The curriculum will take students through foundational networking skills (including network types and protocols) through networking security concepts (such as firewalls, encryption, VPN, and securing active directory). Students will gain knowledge related to a broad overview of information security as well as the principles and best practices of data ethics. At the Mount, you can develop technical computer skills and professional “soft skills” to help you succeed in an office environment.
The CIT Transfer Track associate degree is a cost-effective step toward a bachelor’s degree. The transfer track associate degree in computer information systems gets you started on your education with the fundamentals of programming and database development. You’ll also take initial courses in economics and accounting, giving you an excellent foundation for both IT and management.
The computer information systems transfer track curriculum includes the Mass Transfer Block of general education courses, which allows you to transfer your associate degree and be accepted at any Massachusetts public college or university, as long as your grades meet their requirements. MWCC has transfer agreements with many Massachusetts colleges to ensure a seamless process for students pursuing their bachelor’s and beyond.
