Business Information Systems, A.A.S

This program is available 100% online.

The Business Information System program provides students with a strong foundation in cross-functional business processes and the application of information systems to support them.

Students will gain a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Business Information Systems program courses offer instruction in software applications, communications, customer service, decision making, and office procedures, all of which provide students with the skills they need for everyday running of a business. Program outcomes include:

Gain comprehensive computer application skills
Obtain information management skills
Develop soft skills for the workplace
Enhance verbal and written communication
Explore emerging technologies used in an office environment

Potential employment options include administrative assistant, medical administrative assistant, executive administrative assistant, application specialist, filing clerk, accounting clerk, bookkeeper, digital design specialist, data entry specialist, and office manager.

Degree Requirements

Freshman Year - Fall Semester

COMM 1030 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
BOTK 1640 - Keyboarding Applications I Credits: 3
CMAP 1200 - Computer Information Systems Credits: 3
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
HMDV 1005 - 1st Year Success Credits: 1
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Freshman Year - Fall Semester Notes:

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 more advanced courses (re: BOTK 1640 ).

Freshman Year - Spring Semester

BOTK 1650 - Keyboarding Applications II Credits: 3
ACCT 1005 - Practical Accounting I Credits: 3
CMAP 1765 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3
Approved Elective Credits: 3
CMAP 2630 - Presentation Graphics Credits: 2
ENGL 2005 - Writing in Technology and the Sciences Credits: 3

Subtotal: 17

Freshman Year - Spring Semester Notes:

Approved elective can be fulfilled with any of the following prefixes: CMAP, BOTK, BADM, MKT, MGT. Courses should be determined by advisor and student.

Sophomore Year - Fall Semester

BOTK 2750 - Records Management Systems Credits: 3
CMAP 1860 - Introduction to Digital Design Technologies Credits: 3
CMAP 1715 - Word Processing Applications Credits: 3
Approved Elective Credits: 3
ACCT 2110 - Quickbooks Accounting Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Sophomore Year - Fall Semester Notes:

Elective can be from any department 1000 level or higher.

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester

BOTK 2900 - Office Systems & Procedures Credits: 3
CMAP 1815 - Database Applications Credits: 3
US & Wyoming Constitution Credits: 3
MGT 1000 - Introduction to Supervision Credits: 3
IMGT 2400 - Introduction to Information Management Credits: 3
Approved Physical Activity Course Credits: 1

Subtotal: 16

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester Notes:

Any Physical Activity course may be taken to fulfill this requirement, or HLED 1003 .
US & Wyoming Constitution can be fulfilled by HIST 1211 , HIST 1221 , HIST 1251 , or POLS 1000 .

Subtotal: 64

Total Credit Hours: 64

Incoming students with keyboarding skills may, with the consent of their faculty advisor, substitute more advanced courses.

All above courses must be completed with a “C” or better to earn the A.A.S in Business Information Systems.

Degree is Non-Transferable.