Livonia, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The business information technology program is designed to meet the growing needs of the industry for a new category of information technology professionals. Today’s employers increasingly request graduates who have a sound business background combined with the ability to develop or manage business computer systems.
This is a fast-growing field with continual changes in hardware, software, and procedures. The widespread use of computers in all areas of businesses has generated new positions and expanded opportunities in information technology. Effective use of technology enables businesses to serve customers better, access more information, be more flexible in responding to business changes and increase employee productivity.
Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate in applied science degree.
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.
Curriculum
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
- BUS 101 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
- CNT 115 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 3
- CIS 120 - Software Applications Credits: 3
- CIS/CNT Elective - Select CIS/CNT course from the list Credits: 2-4
Total Credits: 14-16
Winter Semester
English Communication - Select second General Education English Communication course. Credits: 3
- BUS 217 - Business Management Credits: 3
- CIS 129 - Introduction to Programming Logic Credits: 3
- CIS 225 - Database Management Systems Credits: 3
Mathematics - Credits: 3-5
Select a General Education Mathematics course, MATH 113 or above.
Recommended:
- MATH 122 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 4
Total Credits: 15-17
Spring/Summer Session
Social Science - Select General Education Social Science course. Credits: 3-4
Humanities - Select General Education Humanities course. Credits: 1-4
Total Credits: 4-8
Second Year
Fall Semester
- BUS 220 - Supervision Credits: 3
- CIS 250 - Systems Development and Design Credits: 4
CIS/CNT Elective - Select CIS/CNT course from the list Credits: 2-3
Science - Select General Education Science course Credits: 3-5
Total Credits: 12-15
Winter Semester
- CIS 251 - IT Project Management Credits: 3
- ACCT 201 - Principles of Accounting 1 Credits: 4
Electives - See list Credits: 8
Total Credits: 15
Program Total: 60-71 Credits
Electives
- BUS 202 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
- BUS 207 - Business Law 1 Credits: 3
- BUS 208 - Business Law 2 Credits: 3
- BUS 215 - E-Commerce Credits: 3
- BUS 226 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
- BUS 230 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
- CIS 122 - Microsoft Outlook Credits: 2
- CIS 170 - Microsoft Windows Credits: 3
- CIS 171 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3
- CIS 178 - Technical Microsoft Windows Credits: 3
- CIS 180 - Spreadsheet Applications - Current Software Credits: 3
- CIS 185 - Introduction to HTML Credits: 3
- CIS 211 - Introduction to C++ Credits: 2
- CIS 215 - Advanced Software Applications Credits: 3
- CIS 221 - Advanced C++ Credits: 2
- CIS 223 - Introduction to C# Credits: 3
- CIS 255 - Introduction to Linux Credits: 3
- CIS 274 - Advanced Linux Credits: 3
- CIS 290 - Object-Oriented Programming With Java Credits: 3
- CNT 130 - Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting Credits: 3
- CNT 133 - Computer Software and Troubleshooting Credits: 3
- CNT 210 - CCNA Networking 1 Credits: 4
- CNT 250 - Server Administration 1 Credits: 3
- ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 4