Management Information Systems A.A.S.

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JJC Program Code: CO250

ICCB Program Code: CIOS 0025

The Management Information Systems AAS at JJC prepares students for an outstanding career in Management Information Systems (MIS). MIS professionals collect and analyze data in various formats. The field of management information systems involves applying computer technology, quantitative techniques, and administrative skills to the information processing requirements of organizations. MIS combines computer technology with management decision-making methods to analyze, design, implement, and manage computerized information systems in an organizational environment.

This degree program provides extensive hands-on experience in Microsoft Office applications. The capstone course of the degree (CIS 235) offers the opportunity to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist certifications and earn an Associate designation from Microsoft. A new Expert Certification will be added to the curriculum. These highly recognized certification is sought after by companies and corporations. As with any technical career, continual update of skills is highly encouraged. In addition, we encourage students to continue the educational development by continuing with their education after graduation from JJC.

Information technology professionals are among the most sought-after talent in the job market today, but companies seek candidates with solid speaking and writing skills because presentations to clients and working with sales and marketing teams are part of the normal job requirements. There is strong demand for professionals with experience in so-called “enterprise-wide solutions.” Industry experience is a plus but not necessary to land good job offers. All the major consulting firms are competing for systems analysis talent.

Typical job titles include: systems analyst, database manager, computer specialist, network administrator, software developer, project managers/lead, information technology consultant, applications developer, management information systems professionals.

General Education Requirements: 15 Semester Hours

Students must demonstrate Math proficiency with placement into MATH 127, or a minimum grade of C in MATH 098.

ENG 101 - Rhetoric I
CIS 126 - Microsoft Office
Take 3 credit hours from Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Take 3 credit hours from Group IV: Math/Sciences
Take 3 credit hours from Groups I-V: General Education

Students are encouraged to select a Humanities or Fine Arts course as part of their General Education coursework.

Major Core Requirements: 33 Semester Hours

Major Core Electives (Select from the following): 12 Semester Hours

Total Required Hours: 60 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide

First Semester

Second Semester

CIS 211 - Database Management System
CIS 226 - Advanced Microsoft Office
Take two courses from the list of Major Core Electives
Take one course from Take one course from Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Third Semester

MGMT 101 - Principles of Management
CIS 135 - Introduction to Programming
CIS 213 - Electronic Spreadsheet Software
CIS 235 - Microsoft certification Prep
Take one course from the list of Major Core Electives

Fourth Semester

CIS 240 - Management Information Systems
CIS 250 - Systems Analysis and Design
Take one course from the list of Major Core Electives
Take one course from Groups I-V: Career and Technical General Education

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate), 4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

Contact Information

Department Chairperson	Program Coordinator	Program Advisor
Name: William O’Connor	Name: Ram Raghuraman	Name: Ram Raghuraman
E-mail: woconnor@jjc.edu	E-mail: rraghura@jjc.edu	E-mail: rraghura@jjc.edu
Phone: (815) 280-2404	Phone: (815) 280-2334	Phone: (815) 280-2334