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DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM LENGTH PROGRAM COST

BAS - Information Systems Engineering Networking & Security

Award Level – Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree CIP Code: 11.0901 (NCES.ed.gov)

Program Duration: 60 months Semester Credits: 120 hours Contact Hours: 1,800 Est. outside Study Hours: 3,600

The BAS in Information Systems program requires the prior completion of the AAS degree either at ABTU or another appropriately accredited institution. This program introduces students to IT concepts including hardware, business and productivity software, operating systems, networking, programming, and information security, and reinforces concepts and techniques through practical application. As student’s progress into advanced IT courses in database administration, systems architecture, and systems design, students can tailor the program to fit their educational and career needs by bringing concentration courses from associate and certificate programs into the elective category then selecting the networking concentration or other courses of interest to meet the program semester credit requirements above.

PROGRAM LENGTH

Program Tuition: $29,880.00 Program Materials: $ 5,000.00 Total Cost: $34,880.00

PROGRAM COST

DESCRIPTION

To better prepare our graduates for entering the work force in their chosen field, ABTU aligns select courses within each program, to industry certification exams. Upon completion of Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems, students are prepared to attempt the following certification exams offered by CompTIA® and Microsoft®:

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Upon successfully completing this program the graduate should qualify to fill entry-level positions in the IT department of small to large organizations, or an entry level position within a firm in the IT sector.

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Projected job openings, 2014-2024 94,800

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POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT

A+ (220-901 & 220-902) Network+ (N10-006) Security+ (SY0-401)

Word 2016 Core (77-725) Excel 2016 Core (77-727) MCSA Server 2012 (70-410+411+412)

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BAS – Information Systems Engineering Networking & Security Layout

General Ed Requirements Only 10 general education courses

are needed in the areas of communications, math, and

natural/social sciences. These courses form essential knowledge

and skills in communications, math, and natural/social sciences.

Information Technology BAS Core

The IT Core delivers key concepts through practical application to

instruct students in various aspects of information technology, and

prepares students for select industry certification exams.

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Networking & Security

Concentration This concentration dives deeper

into the world of networking, and prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam, and

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Server 2012

Exams.

Code Title Credit Hr CIN-305 A+ Computer Essentials 3 CIN-310 A+ Computer Applications 3 CIS-120 Microsoft Excel 3 CIS-130 Microsoft Access 3 CIS-140 Programming Logic 3 CIN-150 Networking Essentials* 3 CIS-300 Principles of Info Systems* 3 CST-200 Principles of Info Security 3 PMM-190 IT Project Management 3 PMM-200 Microsoft Project 3 CPS-250 Database Systems I 3 CPS-260 Database Systems II* 3 CIS-310 Systems Architecture 3 CIS-320 Systems Analysis & Design I 3 CIS-330 Systems Analysis & Design II* 3 Total: 45

CIN-160 Windows Server I 3 CIN-170 Windows Server II* 3 CIN-180 Windows Server III 3 CIN-400 Network+ 3 CIN-420 Wireless Networking* 3 Total: 15

CIS-100 IT Fundamentals 3 CIS-110 Microsoft Office 3 Soc/Nat Sciences – 1 course 3 Mathematics – 2 course s 6 Communications – 2 courses 6 Gen Ed Electives - 3 courses 9 Total: 30 Gen Ed course listings available on page ##.

10 open elective courses either taken at ABTU or transferred in from prior degree work, certification exams, or prior learning assessment. Total: 30 credits

*Indicates this course requires a proctored final exam.

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Program Outcomes

OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the program, the graduate should be able to:

Learning Outcome Courses

Demonstrate a foundation of computer and information systems knowledge, technical skills, and basic ability to use computer software.

CIS-100

Compose professional documents using Microsoft Office applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software) and integrate the applications.

CIS-110 CIS-120 CIS-130

Demonstrate core IT competency in client computing and user support. CIN-305 CIN-310 CIS-410 CIN-440

Describe the data management activities associated with the data lifecycle. CPS-250 CPS-260 CIS-310 CIS-300 CPS-400

Demonstrate core IT competency in digital media and immersive technology.

CIS-300 CIS-230

Demonstrate core IT competency in networking and convergence. CIN-150 CIN-450 CIN-400 CIN-430 CST-200 CST-240 CIN-420

Demonstrate core IT competency in programming and application development.

CIS-140 CIS-150 CIS-160 CIS-200 CIS-210 CIS-220

Demonstrate core IT competency in servers, storage, and virtualization. CIN-160 CIN-170 CIN-180 CIN-405 CIN-410 CIS-420 CST-250

Technical Diploma

(+12 Credits) 30 Credits Total

Info Tech Certificate

(18 credits)

Associate’s

Degree

(+30 Credits) 60 Credits

Total

Bachelor’s

Degree

(+60 Credits) 120 Credits

Total

STACKABLE CREDENTIALS

All credits earned at each level are applied to the next level as you advance.

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