Management Information Systems (New Fall 24) - Associate in Science (AS) (1116)
Do you enjoy finding technical solutions to business challenges? Are you passionate about analyzing data to uncover insights that drive business success? Do you see yourself as a problem-solver, who can use technology to improve efficiency and solve complex business issues? If so, a degree in management information systems may be for you!
As a graduate of our Management Information Systems AS program, you are well-prepared to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in:
- Information systems
- Business Analytics
- Data Science
Once you obtain your bachelor's, you are well on your way to a rewarding career that provides you a wide-range of opportunities! Today's businesses and organizations are seeking professionals, who are skilled at harnessing the power of data to help make informed decisions that drive growth. Some possible career paths are:
- Data Analysts - Aid organizations to collect, analyze and interpret data to make strategic decisions.
- Business Intelligence Analysts - Transform raw data into actionable insights by designing/maintaining dashboards and/or reports.
- Database Administrators - Maintaining and optimizing databases that store critical information for organizations
- Data Scientists - Develop algorithms and predictive models to solve complex business problems
- IT Project Managers - Over implementation of data-related projects that align with organizational goals.
- Systems Analysts - Help bridge the gap between IT and business needs to ensure efficent and effective use of technology.
- Research Analysts - Apply data analytic skills to conduct studies, gather insights and inform decisionmaking.
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Our program combines business and technology to prepare you for a career in business that allows your focus to be on the use of information technology to improve business operations and decision making. Our curriculum teaches you computer systems, data management and how the application of information can be used to solve business problems
Through hands-on practice, you are taught:
- Information systems design
- project management
- data visualization
- statistical analysis
- data interpretation
Our curriculum focuses on four key areas:
- Information Systems Management
- Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Database Management
In addition you are introduced to modern analytics software and programming languages to find patterns in different data sources. Ethical and privacy issues, related to organizational data use, are also discussed. All designed to provide you with the academic foundation needed to transfer to a four-year school and pursue a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Data Analystics or Data Science.
Upon completion of our program, you will be able to:
- Explain the principles of information systems and the role they play in business management
- Analyze data using statistical techniques and data visualization tools
- Interpret and communicate data clearly within a business context to make data-driven decisions
- Gain profeciency in managing databases including design, development, data normalization and data manipulation using SQL
- View summaries of every course at HACC by browsing our class schedules database.
- Review our program guide (pdf) to view a list of required courses, recommended course sequencing and program competencies.
Yes! Our associate degree programs are designed to be flexible enough to transfer to a wide variety of colleges and universities with no loss of credit. However, each individual college has its own unique program. We encourage you to select a four-year school as soon as possible. This will allow you to learn the transfer college’s program requirements so you can take the proper classes at HACC.
Our various transfer options include:
This program is available entirely through asynchronous instruction.
Yes! We offer many scholarships through the HACC Foundation. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. To learn how to apply, please visit hacc.edu/Scholarships.
We offer classes in the spring, summer and fall for your convenience. Visit our website to submit your application at any time. Please include program code #1116 with your application, so you can make sure you apply to the correct program.
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