Business Information Systems/Personal Computer Applications BIPCA.S.AAS

Associate of Applied Science - 61 Credit Hours

Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Business Information Systems
Effective as of Fall 2016

What is the program about?

Current and future industry/business needs require information technology support staff competent in a number of software programs and capable of integrating applications to be more productive. Support staff members, as well as all information technology workers, are required to work in teams, actively participate as customer service agents and use new technologies to maximize business productivity. Courses in this program will develop students' skills in computer application software, troubleshooting software and operating systems.

Program Outcomes

• Explain the flow of information, media and documents throughout the life cycle; input, processing, output, distribution, use, storage, retrieval and disposition.
• Identify good human relations skills in various settings such as one-to-one, team and groups.
• Assess business problems using analytical and critical thought processes to identify the best technology solution.
• Apply quantitative skills appropriate to business information occupations.
• Use specialized terminology effectively.

Transferability

Formal articulation agreements with other colleges and universities indicate how Sinclair programs and courses will transfer to other institutions.

Program Accreditation Information

This program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a specialized accreditation recognized by the Council on Higher Education Association (CHEA).