Course variations

Course summary

The focus of this program ranges from working with computer workstations, networks, intranets, the Internet, and training employees how to use these systems for the establishment of web servers and maintenance and security of Internet and Intranet systems. With knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the business information services concentration courses, students will be prepared in the essential areas of information systems security, network systems, data communications systems, wireless technologies, voice-over-IP systems, training and development in information services, web design, applications management, and collaboration technologies in areas where business information services is critical to the success of the respective organization, business or corporation. Graduates will especially be prepared to assume positions in information technology, technical support and training, data communications specialists or analysts, management of information technology systems and services, database specialists, and internal and external customer service technology operations positions. Upon completion of the program students will have developed a basic understanding of current information systems, technologies, and operations and to harness these entities so that individual employees and groups of employees have the tools to effectively work and contribute positively to the respective company or organization and developed basic teaming, collaboration, and leadership skills and learn how to apply these skills in the workplace for improvement and effective operations at the individual, workgroup, corporate and organizational levels.

Program modules

The Lower Division Courses must include at least one course in Math or Natural Science, one in Social Science or Behavioral Science, one in Humanities or Fine Arts and one in Communications (English). The foundation course, FD 1412 Management Intervention is strongly recommended for all students. The other courses include: BS 1401 Introduction to Business, BS 3400 Leadership and Organizational Dynamics, BS 4465 Ethical Character of Leadership, BS 4456 Directed Field Experience in Area of Concentration, CO 1405 Microcomputer Applications, BS 4454 ePortfolio in Information Systems Management (Capstone Course), CO 1403 Management Information Systems (MIS) in Business, CO 2410 Database Management, CO 2437 Fundamentals of Unix/Linux I, CO 3420 Managing Business Projects via Technology, CO 3421 Principles of Training and Development in IT, CO 3424 Networking Systems and Data Communications I, CO 3426 Security Measures in Business, CO 3429 Web Design and Applications Management, BS 1405 Computers in Business, BS 2400 eCommerce, BS 3405 Business Statistics, BS 3430 Business Law, BS 4450 Organizational Communication, CO 2438 Fundamentals of Unix/Linux II and CO 3425 Networking Systems and Data communications II.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score of 440 for the paper examination version and 123 for the computer version or equivalent score of an approved equivalent test.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Amridge University

Department name

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