For growth and performance, computer information systems are essential
to the business operations of most companies and organizations today.
Through the Associate in Science Information Systems degree program
offered by Finger Lakes Community College, students can gain the fundamental
preparation needed to meet the steady demand for qualified information
systems professionals.
The Associate in Science Information Systems degree program is designed
to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions into
business division studies, primarily into the management information
systems (MIS) area. Students can transfer to four-year colleges
and universities such as SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Morrisville, Rochester
Institute of Technology, and others.*
* This
is a sampling of some of the four-year colleges and universities
to which our students have transferred. Please consult your advisor
or the Center for Advisement and Personal Development for a complete
listing of transfer agreements between Finger Lakes Community College
and four-year institutions.
Graduates
who earn bachelor’s degrees will be prepared for positions
in areas such as computer programming, systems analysis and design,
technical support, operations, database management, and applications
development. Salary levels range from $35,000 to $50,000, and the
U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment opportunities
in
the information systems field are expected to grow through the
year 2010.
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The Information Systems program incorporates advanced level courses
in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; programming
and computing; data structures; applied database; Visual Basic; and
business application programming. Required business courses include
marketing, economics, communications, and accounting.
The
curriculum of FLCC’s computer programs is designed to be flexible,
allowing students to enroll in fundamental courses during their
first semesters and work with a faculty advisor to determine which
degree program is best suited for their career and academic goals.
Computer information resources for student learning are extensive at FLCC. Our classrooms and computer labs are equipped with state-of-the-art personal workstations connected to a local area network (LAN). We also provide wireless network capabilities for all students with laptops. Full access to the internet is also provided throughout the campus. Courses are taught using both MS Windows and Linux environments. Computer labs are open evenings and weekends, and are also available at the FLCC Geneva and Wayne County Campus Centers. The College also offers a computer certification and testing center at its Canandaigua campus, where students can take exams for Microsoft, Cisco, CompTia, and other technologies.
The
College also offers a computer certification testing center at its
Canandaigua campus, where students can take exams for Microsoft,
Cisco, CompTia, and other technologies.
The
Brenda Brockman Beck Scholarship is awarded annually to a student
who meets the specific criteria of the award. For details, contact
a member of the Computer Science faculty or the Financial Aid Office.
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