Program Overview
The Computer Information Systems degree program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems. The program emphasizes courses in programming and business, complemented by a solid foundation in liberal arts, including English composition, mathematics, laboratory science, social sciences, and humanities. Build a strong foundation for a career in IT and prepare for further studies in Computer Information Systems.
Program Highlights
- The program focuses on courses in programming and business, combined with a background in liberal arts, including courses in English composition, math, lab science, social sciences, and humanities.
- MassTransfer agreements currently exist with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Framingham State, Fitchburg State, Worcester State, UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, UMass Lowell, and SSU, facilitating a seamless transition to these institutions.
- Learn from dedicated professionals with extensive experience in the field of computer information systems.
- Courses are scheduled to accommodate both full-time and part-time students, offering flexibility for diverse learning needs.
- Benefit from small class sizes and personalized academic advising to support your educational journey.
Program Details
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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Courses typically cover fundamental concepts and applications, data organization, analysis, and visualization, computer hardware components, computer programming using the Java language, and principles of database design, implementation, and management. Courses include:
- Information Technology and Its Applications
- Data Management Using Excel
- Computer Hardware
- Java Programming
- Database Theory and Applications
- Operating Systems
For a full list of courses visit our Academic Catalog.
As part of this program, students will enhance their career development through participation in NSCC’s Cooperative Education/Internship.
While the primary goal of the Computer Information Systems program is to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor's degree program, the foundational skills acquired can lead to entry-level positions in areas such as:
- IT Support Specialist
- Entry-Level Software Developer
- Database Assistant
- Lab Technician
NSCC’s Computer Information Systems program has established MassTransfer agreements with several Massachusetts institutions, including:
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
- Framingham State University
- Fitchburg State University
- Worcester State University
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- University of Massachusetts Boston
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Salem State University
Students are encouraged to consult with academic advisors to explore transfer agreements and plan their academic pathways accordingly.
Michael Alfaro
North Shore Career Center
Phyllis Smith
Project manager, IBM
Laurie LaBrie
Integrated Human Resources, Inc.
David Wood
Head of Cybersecurity Incident Response for Americas, Dell Technologies
Kimberly Rowe-Cummings
Assistant Director (ESP), Department of Transitional Assistance
Christopher Pinto
Lead Software UI Architect for the OneLink, TransPerferct
Greg Bunn
Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Huiwei Guan
Professor, Computer & Information Systems, NSCC
Lynn Wermers
Professor, Computer & Information Systems, NSCC
Abier Hassan
Chair and Professor, Computer & Information Systems, NSCC
Please note the data above reflects a degree in the listed program
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Accreditation
North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.