Business Information Systems, Application Software Specialist, A.A.S.

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Today’s businesses require highly skilled individuals in the area of computer application software and concepts to assist in detailed and overall business processes and practices. This program will provide students with these advanced skills and knowledge in industry-standard application software programs giving them a competitive edge and the expertise to assist businesses in every industry and discipline.

Degree Requirements

Freshman Year - Fall Semester

BOTK 1640 - Keyboarding Applications I Credits: 3
CMAP 1200 - Computer Information Systems Credits: 3
CMAP 1860 - Introduction to Digital Design Technologies Credits: 3
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving Credits: 3
HMDV 1005 - 1st Year Success Credits: 1

Subtotal: 16

Freshman Year - Fall Semester Notes:

MATH 1000 or higher.
In addition to ENGL 1010 , students may be required to also take ENGL 1011 (2 credits) due to placement, adding 2 additional credits to their graduation total.
Incoming students with keyboarding skills may, with the consent of their faculty advisor, substitute for BOTK 1640 .

Freshman Year - Spring Semester

BOTK 1650 - Keyboarding Applications II Credits: 3
CMAP 1750 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3
Approved Elective Credits: 1
CMAP 2630 - Presentation Graphics Credits: 1-3
CMAP 1885 - Digital Design Publishing Credits: 1
US & Wyoming Constitution Credits: 3
ENGL 2005 - Technical Writing Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Freshman Year - Spring Semester Notes:

Approved elective can be from any department 1000 level or higher. Students should consider a Physical Activity course.
US & Wyoming Constitution can be fulfilled by HIST 1211 , HIST 1221 , HIST 1251 , or POLS 1000 .

Sophomore Year - Fall Semester

BOTK 2750 - Records Management Systems Credits: 3
BOTK 1515 - Introduction to Social Media Management Credits: 2
BOTK 1525 - Social Media Campaign Credits: 1
CMAP 1705 - Word Processing Applications Credits: 3
CMAP 2600 - Computer Graphics: Photoshop Credits: 3
Approved Elective Credits: 1

Subtotal: 16

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester

BOTK 2900 - Office Systems & Procedures Credits: 3
CMAP 1800 - Database Applications Credits: 3
CMAP 1886 - Microsoft Outlook Credits: 1
CMAP 1870 - Digital Illustration Design Credits: 3
IMGT 2400 - Introduction to Information Management Credits: 3
COSC 2350 - Web Development II Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Subtotal: 64

Total Credit Hours: 64

All courses must be completed with a “C” or better to earn the A.A.S. degree in Business Information Systems, Application Software Specialist.