Business Information Systems Professional
Overview
The Business Information Systems program examines the intricacies and uses of information technology from a business enterprise perspective. Students will explore the individual components and of business information technology systems, their interconnectivity, as well as the development of such components based on particular business types. Learners will understand how various information systems are useful to enhance productivity and facilitate management practices. This program also introduces the various information and communications technologies available and explains how information systems are used to solve problems and make better business decisions.
All of these systems work together to speed and improve traditional business practices and should be used in a way that is beneficial to various decision making processes and strategic business actions. Learners will understand the need for workable networking concepts, examine the purpose and need for information systems as they pertain to overall function and security and also learn different applications and design techniques for successful business information systems.
Program Objectives
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
- Analyze the purpose, components, and issues related to common business information systems
- Explain specific ways an organization uses information
- Describe the components, purposes, and key issues related to common business computer hardware, operating systems, and application software
- Identify and describe the components of a database system and how databases are used in business
- Explain fundamental networking concepts
- Analyze the purpose, components, and issues related to common business information systems
- Examine the roles and responsibilities associated with information systems management
- Analyze the components of a security program for information systems
- Discuss how information systems concepts are applied in your personal and professional life
- Use Microsoft Office®
Certification
After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
- National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Business Information Systems (B-INFO)
Financial Aid
Grants (Military)
- MyCAA for Eligible US Military Spouses
MyCAA is a $4000 education grant for spouses of service members on active duty in paygrades E1-E5, W1-W2, O1-O2. Spouses married to members of the National Guard and Reserves in the same paygrades, in title 10 orders, are also eligible.
MyCAA covers: tuition, externship and national certification exam vouchers
Our university partners provide, as job aids, at no extra cost: books / workbooks, laptop, mentor support, 12 mos subscription to CampusEd, job placement assistance.
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- Army Credentialing Assistance
The Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) program is a government-instituted training and education program that provides a grant of up to $4,000 to eligible soldiers. The grant can be used to enroll in more than 1,600 industry-recognized off-duty career-training certificate programs, licensure exams, and academic or vocational credentials, and even re-certification. It was first made available in October 1, 2019 to the Fort Hood, Fort Campbell, Fort Carson, Fort Drum, Fort Riley, and JBLM bases. As of January 1, 2020, the program is available to all installations.
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Grants (Non Military)
- Workforce Grant
We have partnered with private institutions to provide assistance to qualified students. The Workforce Grant is in place to help reinvigorate the workforce amidst the ongoing pandemic. If qualified, a student may receive up to 50% of tuition assistance.
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Payment Plans
- Zero Interest Monthly Payment Plans
Payment plans are available for any student at zero interest. This option is available for every university partner.
