Program Overview

Information Systems

Associate

Overview

Information is one of the most important assets of any business or organization and organizations need skilled information system technologists to manage, secure and preserve it. The Associate of Science in Information Systems trains you to assist in this essential field.

The Experience

As a student in this online Associate of Science in Information Systems program, you will focus on computer programming, business computer applications, information technology infrastructure and network operation. You will also learn to create digital media.

The Results

As a graduate of the Trine University Associate of Science in Information Systems degree, you will be qualified for a range of entry-level positions in the information field such as information, network, or database technicians, business applications specialists and more. This online degree also prepares you for more advanced educational opportunities such as a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements - 21 hours

• Communication – 6 hrs.
  • ENG 133| Technical Communication| 3 hrs.
  • HUM 203| Humanities Seminar| 3 hrs.
• Humanities and Social Science – 6 hrs.
  • Social Science Elective (3)| 3 hrs.
  • Humanities Elective (3)| 3 hrs.
• Mathematics and Science – 6 hrs.
  • MA 113| College Algebra| 3 hrs.
  • Science Elective (3)| 3 hrs.
• Other – 3 hrs.
  • BA 113| Business Computer Applications| 3 hrs.

Additional Requirements - 15 hours

• Required
  • UE 111| Online Learning Orientation| 1 hrs.
  • Electives (14)| 14 hrs.

Core Requirements - 24 hours

• Required
  • BA 123| Business Concepts| 3 hrs.
  • CSIT 103| Introduction to Information Systems| 3 hrs.
  • CSIT 123| Computing Infrastructure Basics| 3 hrs.
  • CSIT 163| Using Programming to Solve Problems| 3 hrs.
  • CSIT 223| Network Management| 3 hrs.
  • INF 263| Data Management| 3 hrs.
  • INF 393| Data Visualization| 3 hrs.
  • INF 403| Advanced Database Management| 3 hrs.

Program Information

Degree

Associate of Science in Information Systems

Duration

60 hours

Level

Undergraduate

Campus Location

Online

School/College

College of Graduate and Professional Studies

Transfer Credits

Transfer up to 45 credit hours toward an associate degree

Cost per Credit Hour

$299

Number of Courses with Free Textbooks

More than 200 courses with free textbooks