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COMPUTER SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AT PHILADELPHIA
Today's business environments have a critical need for professionals with an understanding of information technologies; who are comfortable in an electronic environment; and who are able to analyze and learn from vast amounts of information. These professionals are needed to realize technology's great potential to support decision-making, communication, and business processes. Alvernia's Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Management degree emphasizes the role of technology in business. The major offers students comprehensive training in the use, application and management of information systems in order to prepare them to provide effective support to organizations. Coursework is designed to provide the conceptual and technical skills associated with the use of information technology in business organizations. Through the program, students will gain:
- A broad business and real world perspective
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Interpersonal communication skills and team skills
- Knowledge to design and implement technology solutions that enhance the performance of organizations
- Knowledge on existing and emerging information technologies and their impact on the information systems function
- Expertise in the design and development of database applications
- Knowledge in the assessment of information requirements
Sample Courses
BUS 101 Financial Accounting
BUS 200 Managerial Accounting
BUS 306 Management Principles
BUS 342 Business Law
BUS 345 Macroeconomics
BUS 346 Microeconomics
CIS 151 Intro to Computer Info Systems I
CIS 226 Adv C++ and Data Structures I
CIS 240 Computer Organization
CIS 328 Program Rapid App Dev
CIS 410 Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 420 Database Systems Management
MAT 204 Mathematical Logic
MAT 208 Introductory Statistics
CIS 311 Principles of Management Info Sys
CIS 334 JAVA
CIS 338 Advanced RAD
Computer Systems Management Graduates Have a Variety of Opportunities for Employment
Positions
- Entrepreneur
- Artificial Intelligence Programmer
- Chief Information Officer
- Internet Specialist
- Computer Security Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Internet Applications Programmer
- Internet Consultant
- Project Manager
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Research Director
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Consultant
Systems Integrator
- Systems Manager
- Technical Editor
- Technical Support Representative
- Instructor or Trainer
- Systems Engineer
- Communication Specialist
- Multimedia Developer
- Network Administrator
- Network Consultant
- Internet Advertising Designer
- Network Control Operator
- Information Systems Manager
- Statistical Data Analyst
Industries
- Advertising/Marketing
- Financial
- Government Agencies
- Manufacturing
- Education
- Internet Service Provider
- Multimedia
- Resort and Tourism
- Retail
- Small Business
- Industrial Firms
Updated: November 18, 2005