Instructional Programs
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Purpose: This curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment in the field of business computer information systems, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills regarding computer information systems.
Transfer Information: NVCC has formal articulation agreements for transfer to the B.S. in Management at National Louis University, the B.S. in Occupational and Technical Studies at Old Dominion University TELETECHNET, the B.S. in Computer Information Systems at Strayer College, and the B.S. in Business Education at Virginia Tech.
Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English, high school algebra and geometry, and computer keyboarding skills.
| Credits | ||||||
| First Year | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | ||||
| BUS | 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |||
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 | |||
| IST | 100 | Intro. to Information Systems | 3 | |||
| IST | 153 | Computer Program Design | 4 | |||
| 1 MTH | 151 | Math for the Liberal Arts I | 3 | |||
| STD | Elective | 1 | ||||
| ACC | 211 | Principles of Accounting I or | ||||
| BUS | 200 Principles of Management | 3 | ||||
| ENG | 115 | Technical Writing or | ||||
| ENG | 112 College Composition I or | |||||
| ENG | 116 Writing for Business | 3 | ||||
| IST | 117 | Intro. to Microcomputer Software | 3 | |||
| IST | 212 | Intro. to Telecommunications | 3 | |||
| IST | Programming Elective | 4 | ||||
| 2 PED | 116 | Lifetime Fitness & Wellness | 1 | |||
| Total Credits/Semester | 17 | 17 | ||||
1 MTH 151 or higher level math course.
2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1- credit and a 2-credit course.
In order to qualify for this degree, students must complete one of the following three specializations.
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