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Business and Technology

  • Associate of Science (AS)
  • 60 credits
  • 2 Years
  • Delivery Method: Hybrid

Why Study Business and Technology at LSC?

This is a transfer degree intended to prepare students to continue their studies at a baccalaureate institution. The degree combines 30 credits of business and computer technology courses with 30 credits of General Education.

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Career Information

Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!

Arts, Communications, and Information Systems Arts, Communications, and Information Systems

Is Computer Science and Information Technology right for you?

Information technology workers are in a growing and always changing field. You might work with computer hardware, software, multimedia, or network systems. You might design new computer equipment or work on a new computer game.

$172K

$82/hr

Median annual salary/wage for
Computer and Information Systems Managers
in Minnesota

Details

15%

Projected job growth
in the next decade

Details

667K

Computer and Information Systems Managers are currently employed

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Median Annual Salary/Wage Earnings for Computer and Information Systems Managers

the United States

$171K
$82/hr

$104K - $239,200+

$50/hr - $115/hr

Minnesota

$172K
$82/hr

$108K - $239,200+

$51/hr - $115/hr

Duluth, MN Area

$129K
$62/hr

$91K - $202K

$43/hr - $96/hr

The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas; national occupational estimates for specific industries are also available.

Salary data are from U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program (www.bls.gov/oes/). Current as of May 2024.

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Projected 10-Year Job Growth for Computer and Information Systems Managers

Rapid Growth
Outlook: Bright

the United States

15%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 55,600

2024 to 2034

Minnesota

15%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 880

2022 to 2032

My Next Move provides career outlook designations that include Bright, Average, or Below Average. Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.

Occupation outlook data come from O*NET Bright Outlook occupations (www.onetonline.org/find/bright) and My Next Move career outlook designations (www.onetcenter.org/bright/current/mnm_outlook.html). Note this information is only available at a national level, so even if you selected a state, you’ll see this information for the whole country. Current as of November 2024.

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Employment Numbers for Computer and Information Systems Managers

the United States

Estimated Employment:

667,100

Minnesota

Estimated Employment:

10,560

My Next Move provides career outlook designations that include Bright, Average, or Below Average. Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.

Occupation outlook data come from O*NET Bright Outlook occupations (www.onetonline.org/find/bright) and My Next Move career outlook designations (www.onetcenter.org/bright/current/mnm_outlook.html). Note this information is only available at a national level, so even if you selected a state, you’ll see this information for the whole country. Current as of November 2024.

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Alternative Job Titles for Computer and Information Systems Managers

  • Application Development Director
  • Computing Services Director
  • Data Processing Manager
  • Information Systems Director (IS Director)
  • Information Systems Manager (IS Manager)
  • Information Systems Supervisor (IS Supervisor)
  • Information Technology Director (IT Director)
  • Information Technology Manager (IT Manager)
  • MIS Director (Management Information Systems Director)
  • Technical Services Manager

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Job Tasks and Activities for Computer and Information Systems Managers

  • Advise customers on technical or procedural issues.
  • Analyze data to determine project feasibility.
  • Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
  • Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
  • Conduct employee training programs.
  • Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
  • Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
  • Control operational budget and expenditures.
  • Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.
  • Determine resource needs.
  • Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
  • Develop computer or information systems.
  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
  • Develop organizational goals or objectives.
  • Develop organizational policies or programs.
  • Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
  • Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
  • Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
  • Evaluate employee performance.
  • Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.
  • Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
  • Hire personnel.
  • Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
  • Manage backup, security and user help systems.
  • Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
  • Manage organizational or project budgets.
  • Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
  • Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.
  • Prepare operational progress or status reports.
  • Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
  • Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
  • Purchase necessary equipment.
  • Recommend organizational process or policy changes.
  • Recruit personnel.
  • Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
  • Resolve employee or contractor problems.
  • Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.
  • Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.
  • Stay abreast of advances in technology.

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Interests for Computer and Information Systems Managers

  • Conventional
    Following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting.
  • Enterprising
    Managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations.
  • Investigative
    Studying and researching scientific subjects and human behavior.

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Skills for Computer and Information Systems Managers

In order of importance

  • Critical Thinking
    Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
    Importance: 78/100
  • Reading Comprehension
    Reading work-related information.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Active Listening
    Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Speaking
    Talking to others.
    Importance: 72/100
  • Judgment and Decision Making
    Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
    Importance: 72/100
  • Monitoring
    Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
    Importance: 72/100
  • Coordination
    Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Writing
    Writing things for co-workers or customers.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Complex Problem Solving
    Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Social Perceptiveness
    Understanding people's reactions.
    Importance: 66/100
  • Management of Personnel Resources
    Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
    Importance: 66/100
  • Systems Analysis
    Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
    Importance: 66/100
  • Systems Evaluation
    Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
    Importance: 66/100
  • Time Management
    Managing your time and the time of other people.
    Importance: 60/100
  • Active Learning
    Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
    Importance: 60/100
  • Learning Strategies
    Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
    Importance: 56/100
  • Operations Analysis
    Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Persuasion
    Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Mathematics
    Using math to solve problems.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Instructing
    Teaching people how to do something.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Management of Financial Resources
    Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
    Importance: 50/100
  • Negotiation
    Bringing people together to solve differences.
    Importance: 50/100
  • Operations Monitoring
    Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
    Importance: 47/100
  • Service Orientation
    Looking for ways to help people.
    Importance: 47/100
  • Quality Control Analysis
    Testing how well a product or service works.
    Importance: 44/100
  • Management of Material Resources
    Managing equipment and materials.
    Importance: 44/100
  • Programming
    Writing computer programs.
    Importance: 44/100
  • Technology Design
    Making equipment and technology useful for customers.
    Importance: 38/100
  • Troubleshooting
    Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.
    Importance: 38/100
  • Operation and Control
    Using equipment or systems.
    Importance: 25/100
  • Equipment Selection
    Deciding what kind of tools and equipment are needed to do a job.
    Importance: 22/100
  • Science
    Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
    Importance: 19/100
  • Repairing
    Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.
    Importance: 13/100
  • Equipment Maintenance
    Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.
    Importance: 10/100

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Knowledge for Computer and Information Systems Managers

In order of importance

  • Computers and Electronics
    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
    Importance: 94/100
  • Customer and Personal Service
    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
    Importance: 76/100
  • Administration and Management
    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
    Importance: 68/100
  • Engineering and Technology
    Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
    Importance: 63/100
  • English Language
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
    Importance: 62/100
  • Personnel and Human Resources
    Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
    Importance: 61/100
  • Mathematics
    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
    Importance: 54/100
  • Education and Training
    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
    Importance: 51/100
  • Telecommunications
    Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
    Importance: 41/100
  • Design
    Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
    Importance: 40/100
  • Administrative
    Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
    Importance: 37/100
  • Psychology
    Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
    Importance: 31/100
  • Geography
    Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
    Importance: 31/100
  • Economics and Accounting
    Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
    Importance: 29/100
  • Communications and Media
    Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
    Importance: 29/100
  • Law and Government
    Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
    Importance: 28/100
  • Public Safety and Security
    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
    Importance: 24/100
  • Sociology and Anthropology
    Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
    Importance: 23/100
  • Sales and Marketing
    Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
    Importance: 23/100
  • Production and Processing
    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
    Importance: 20/100
  • Physics
    Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
    Importance: 15/100
  • Therapy and Counseling
    Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
    Importance: 11/100
  • Fine Arts
    Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
    Importance: 11/100
  • Mechanical
    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
    Importance: 10/100
  • Foreign Language
    Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
    Importance: 7/100
  • Philosophy and Theology
    Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
    Importance: 6/100
  • Chemistry
    Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
    Importance: 6/100
  • Building and Construction
    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
    Importance: 6/100
  • Transportation
    Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
    Importance: 5/100
  • History and Archeology
    Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
    Importance: 1/100
  • Medicine and Dentistry
    Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
    Importance: 1/100

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Physical Abilities for Computer and Information Systems Managers

In order of importance

  • Oral Comprehension
    Listening and understanding what people say.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Deductive Reasoning
    Using rules to solve problems.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Oral Expression
    Communicating by speaking.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Written Comprehension
    Reading and understanding what is written.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Inductive Reasoning
    Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Problem Sensitivity
    Noticing when problems happen.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Information Ordering
    Ordering or arranging things.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Near Vision
    Seeing details up close.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Written Expression
    Communicating by writing.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Speech Clarity
    Speaking clearly.
    Importance: 66/100
  • Fluency of Ideas
    Coming up with lots of ideas.
    Importance: 60/100
  • Speech Recognition
    Recognizing spoken words.
    Importance: 60/100
  • Category Flexibility
    Grouping things in different ways.
    Importance: 56/100
  • Originality
    Creating new and original ideas.
    Importance: 56/100
  • Number Facility
    Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Mathematical Reasoning
    Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
    Importance: 50/100
  • Flexibility of Closure
    Seeing hidden patterns.
    Importance: 50/100
  • Visualization
    Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
    Importance: 50/100
  • Selective Attention
    Paying attention to something without being distracted.
    Importance: 47/100
  • Far Vision
    Seeing details that are far away.
    Importance: 44/100
  • Perceptual Speed
    Quickly comparing groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
    Importance: 44/100
  • Speed of Closure
    Quickly knowing what you are looking at.
    Importance: 44/100
  • Memorization
    Remembering words, numbers, pictures, or steps.
    Importance: 41/100
  • Time Sharing
    Doing two or more things at the same time.
    Importance: 41/100
  • Visual Color Discrimination
    Noticing the difference between colors, including shades and brightness.
    Importance: 35/100
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness
    Keeping your arm or hand steady.
    Importance: 31/100
  • Manual Dexterity
    Holding or moving items with your hands.
    Importance: 28/100
  • Finger Dexterity
    Putting together small parts with your fingers.
    Importance: 28/100
  • Control Precision
    Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
    Importance: 25/100
  • Auditory Attention
    Paying attention to one sound while there are other distracting sounds.
    Importance: 25/100
  • Wrist-Finger Speed
    Making fast, simple, repeated movements of your fingers, hands, and wrists.
    Importance: 25/100
  • Trunk Strength
    Using your lower back and stomach.
    Importance: 19/100
  • Depth Perception
    Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
    Importance: 19/100
  • Hearing Sensitivity
    Telling the difference between sounds.
    Importance: 19/100
  • Dynamic Strength
    Exercising for a long time without your muscles getting tired.
    Importance: 13/100
  • Multilimb Coordination
    Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
    Importance: 10/100
  • Reaction Time
    Quickly moving your hand, finger, or foot based on a sound, light, picture or other command.
    Importance: 6/100
  • Rate Control
    Changing when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving.
    Importance: 6/100
  • Response Orientation
    Quickly deciding if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part.
    Importance: 6/100
  • Spatial Orientation
    Knowing where things are around you.
    Importance: 3/100
  • Glare Sensitivity
    Seeing something even if there is a glare or very bright light.
    Importance: 3/100

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Tools and Technology used by Computer and Information Systems Managers

  • Computer servers
  • High end computer servers
  • Teleconference equipment
  • Network interface cards
  • Punches or nail sets or drifts
  • Peripheral controller cards
  • Integrated services digital network ISDN access devices
  • Laser fax machine
  • Photocopiers
  • Screwdrivers
  • Network analyzers
  • Mainframe computers
  • Network switches
  • Computer tool kits
  • Inkjet printers
  • Laser printers
  • Access servers
  • Print servers
  • Personal computers
  • Network routers
  • Web platform development software
    • Adobe Flex
    • Apache Tomcat
    • Backbone.js
    • Drupal
    • Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
    • Enterprise JavaBeans
    • Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML
    • Hypertext markup language HTML
    • JavaScript
    • LAMP Stack
    • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
    • Node.js
    • PHP
    • Progress WebSpeed Workshop
    • Ruby on Rails
    • Spring Framework
  • Data base user interface and query software
    • Amazon Web Services AWS software
    • Blackboard software
    • FileMaker Pro
    • Langlais Computer Consultants CalMan
    • Microsoft Access
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • MySQL
    • Oracle Database
    • Structured query language SQL
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    • Infor ERP Baan
    • Management information systems MIS
    • Microsoft Dynamics
    • Microsoft Dynamics AX
    • Microsoft Dynamics GP
    • Microsoft Dynamics NAV
    • NetSuite ERP
    • Oracle E-Business Suite
    • Oracle Fusion Applications
    • Oracle Hyperion
    • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
    • Oracle PeopleSoft
    • SAP Business Objects
    • SAP software
  • Development environment software
    • Apache Maven
    • C
    • Canu
    • Common business oriented language COBOL
    • Eclipse IDE
    • Integrated development environment IDE software
    • K2 Business Process Automation
    • Microsoft .NET Framework
    • Microsoft Azure software
    • Microsoft Visual Basic
    • Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
    • Microsoft Visual Studio
    • Progress OpenEdge ABL
  • Data base management system software
    • Alpha Four
    • Apache Cassandra
    • Apache Hadoop
    • Apache Pig
    • Apache Solr
    • MongoDB
    • NoSQL
    • Oracle PL/SQL
    • Progress OpenEdge Fathom Replication software
    • Relational database management software
    • Teradata Database
  • Object or component oriented development software
    • Advanced business application programming ABAP
    • Borland Paradox
    • C#
    • C++
    • Embarcadero Delphi
    • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
    • Objective C
    • Oracle Java
    • Perl
    • Python
    • R
  • Operating system software
    • Apple macOS
    • Hewlett Packard HP-UX
    • KornShell
    • Linux
    • Operating system software
    • Oracle Solaris
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    • Shell script
    • UNIX
  • Customer relationship management CRM software
    • ACT! Premium
    • Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
    • Microsoft Business Contact Manager
    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM
    • Oracle Eloqua
    • Oracle Siebel Server Sync
    • Performance Solutions Technology ManagePro
  • Application server software
    • Microservices Architecture
    • Microsoft Windows Server
    • Oracle WebLogic Server
    • Progress OpenEdge Application Server
    • Red Hat WildFly
  • Enterprise application integration software
    • Extensible markup language XML
    • IBM InfoSphere DataStage
    • Oracle Fusion Middleware
    • Progress Sonic ESB
  • Business intelligence and data analysis software
    • IBM Cognos Impromptu
    • MicroStrategy
    • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
    • Qlik Tech QlikView
    • Tableau
  • Filesystem software
    • File transfer protocol FTP software
    • Samba
    • Symantec Veritas File System
    • Symantec Veritas Volume Manager
  • Electronic mail software
    • Microsoft Exchange
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Pegasus software
    • QUALCOMM Eudora
  • Analytical or scientific software
    • IBM SPSS Statistics
    • SAS
    • StataCorp Stata
    • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Spreadsheet software
    • Apple iWork Numbers
    • Microsoft Excel
  • Configuration management software
    • Perforce Helix software
    • Puppet
  • Accounting software
    • Billing software
    • Tax software
  • Network monitoring software
    • Dartware InterMapper
    • Nagios
  • Access software
    • Citrix cloud computing software
    • Mac HelpMate
  • Object oriented data base management software
    • Microsoft Visual FoxPro
    • PostgreSQL
  • Network connectivity terminal emulation software
    • Telnet programs software
    • Zephyr EXTRA! Terminal Emulation
  • Document management software
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Microsoft SharePoint Server
  • Portal server software
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • Oracle iPlanet Web Server
  • Video creation and editing software
    • Apple Final Cut Pro
    • Apple iMovie
  • Office suite software
    • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
    • Microsoft Office software
  • Word processing software
    • Apple iWork Pages
    • Microsoft Word
  • Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
    • Firewall software
    • Virtual private networking VPN software
  • Transaction security and virus protection software
    • McAfee
    • NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software
  • Internet browser software
    • Microsoft Internet Explorer
    • Netscape Navigator
  • Presentation software
    • Apple iWork Keynote
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Cloud-based management software
    • IBM WebSphere
    • Splunk Enterprise
  • Project management software
    • Microsoft Project
    • Oracle Primavera Systems
  • Metadata management software
    • Quest Erwin Data Modeler
  • Wireless software
    • Mobile wireless network infrastructure software
  • Content workflow software
    • Atlassian JIRA
  • Helpdesk or call center software
    • Help desk software
  • Enterprise system management software
    • IBM Power Systems software
  • Clustering software
    • VMware
  • Communications server software
    • IBM Domino
  • Desktop publishing software
    • Adobe Distiller
  • Transaction server software
    • Customer information control system CICS
  • Cloud-based data access and sharing software
    • Software as a service SaaS
  • Graphical user interface development software
    • TKSoftware RCM software
  • Financial analysis software
    • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
  • Data base reporting software
    • SAP Crystal Reports
  • Human resources software
    • Human resource management software HRMS
  • LAN software
    • Local area network LAN software
  • Backup or archival software
    • Veritas NetBackup
  • Platform interconnectivity software
    • IBM iSeries Access
  • Cloud-based protection or security software
    • SolarWinds
  • Compliance software
    • Pilgrim Quality Solutions SmartSolve
  • Web page creation and editing software
    • Microsoft FrontPage
  • Data mining software
    • Google Analytics
  • Requirements analysis and system architecture software
    • Unified modeling language UML
  • Software defined networking/ virtualization software
    • Cisco Systems WAN Manager
  • Calendar and scheduling software
    • Microsoft Entourage
  • Process mapping and design software
    • Microsoft Visio

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Employment Industries for Computer and Information Systems Managers

  • Computer systems design and related services
    130,400 employed
  • Management of companies and enterprises
    66,300 employed
  • Software publishers
    32,800 employed
  • Management, scientific, and technical consulting services
    25,000 employed
  • Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services
    24,100 employed
  • Credit intermediation and related activities (5221,3)
    22,100 employed
  • Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities
    18,800 employed
  • Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences
    16,000 employed
  • Local government, excluding education and hospitals
    15,100 employed

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Career Information Datasources for Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan Your Education

The Business and Technology Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.

View approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.

This program may be completed in 2 years if prerequisites are complete.

Educational Pathways

As a business and technology AS graduate, you’ll be prepared to transfer to a bachelor’s program at a four-year college. You should make transfer arrangements with your college of choice as early as possible in your degree. This will allow time for planning. You’ll need to choose courses that will meet your own learning objectives as well as the requirements of the college you’ve chosen to transfer to.

Paying for College

Lake Superior College$5,931LSC IceHawks Logo 
Minnesota State Colleges$6,444 
Minnesota State Universities$10,643 
University of Minnesota$14,928 
Minnesota Private Colleges and Universities$44,928
*Based on average 2025-26 tuition and fees. For the exact costs, contact the institution that interests you. Does not include room and board.

Program Participation Requirements

Pre-Program Requirements

Successful entry into this program requires a specific level of skill in the areas of English, mathematics, and reading.

English/Reading:

  • Eligible for ENGL 1106 - College Composition I, or
  • Completion of ENGL/READ 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). ENGL/READ 0950/0955 may be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework.

Mathematics:

  • Eligible for MATH 0970 - Intermediate Algebra, or
  • Completion of MATH 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). MATH 0950/0955 may be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework.

There are other ways to qualify. Visit Course Placement to find out more.

Course Title Credits
Semester 1
Business and Technology Courses
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ACCT 1400 Business Math

This course is a basic study of the essential mathematical concepts and practical business applications of pricing, discounts, basic payroll calculations, simple interest, compound interest, lump sum and annuity calculations, time value of money, credit c

ACCT 1400
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ACCT 1400 Business Math

This course is a basic study of the essential mathematical concepts and practical business applications of pricing, discounts, basic payroll calculations, simple interest, compound interest, lump sum and annuity calculations, time value of money, credit c

Business Math		 2
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ACCT 1410 Financial Accounting Principles I

This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles which are used in the business environment to analyze and record transactions incorporating the accrual method of accounting. The focus will be on the analysis of the fundamental a

ACCT 1410
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ACCT 1410 Financial Accounting Principles I

This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles which are used in the business environment to analyze and record transactions incorporating the accrual method of accounting. The focus will be on the analysis of the fundamental a

Financial Accounting Principles I		 3
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ADSC 1420 Business Communications

This course covers the development and application of business writing skills in creating business documents such as letters, memos, and informal reports, and electronic communications. (Prerequisites: keyboarding/word processing ability or concurrent en

ADSC 1420*
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ADSC 1420 Business Communications

This course covers the development and application of business writing skills in creating business documents such as letters, memos, and informal reports, and electronic communications. (Prerequisites: keyboarding/word processing ability or concurrent en

Business Communications		 3
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CIS 1402 Foundations of CIS

An introduction to foundational concepts in Computer Information Systems (CIS), such as virtual computing, number systems, intermediate office productivity software, computer networking, elementary programming, and cybersecurity. Students will be expected

CIS 1402*
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CIS 1402 Foundations of CIS

An introduction to foundational concepts in Computer Information Systems (CIS), such as virtual computing, number systems, intermediate office productivity software, computer networking, elementary programming, and cybersecurity. Students will be expected

Foundations of CIS		 3
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CIS 1521 A+ Operating System Technologies

This course prepares the student to describe the technologies and apply the skills identified in the CompTIA A+ Operating Systems Technologies Examination Objectives. (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 250 or

CIS 1521*
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CIS 1521 A+ Operating System Technologies

This course prepares the student to describe the technologies and apply the skills identified in the CompTIA A+ Operating Systems Technologies Examination Objectives. (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 250 or

A+ Operating System Technologies		 3
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CIS 1522 A+ Core Hardware

This course prepares the student to describe the technologies and apply the skills identified in the CompTIA A+ Core Hardware Examination Objectives. (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 250 or higher on the NGA

CIS 1522*
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CIS 1522 A+ Core Hardware

This course prepares the student to describe the technologies and apply the skills identified in the CompTIA A+ Core Hardware Examination Objectives. (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 250 or higher on the NGA

A+ Core Hardware		 3
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LGST 1420 Business Law - An Introduction

This course is an introductory course in the principles of business law as they apply to individuals and businesses. This course focuses on the ethical, social, and political perspectives underlying the United States legal system. Topics include the ope

LGST 1420*
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LGST 1420 Business Law - An Introduction

This course is an introductory course in the principles of business law as they apply to individuals and businesses. This course focuses on the ethical, social, and political perspectives underlying the United States legal system. Topics include the ope

Business Law - An Introduction		 3
Semester 2
CIS Technical Electives Choose 10 credits from the following:  
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CIS 1406 HTML & CSS

Learn how to create web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Hands-on exercises will guide students through the design and construction of complete HTML web sites styled with CSS while utilizing images, animations

CIS 1406*
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CIS 1406 HTML & CSS

Learn how to create web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Hands-on exercises will guide students through the design and construction of complete HTML web sites styled with CSS while utilizing images, animations

HTML & CSS		 3
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CIS 1410 Web Site Design

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of web site design principles and the ability to create interactive, multimedia websites using current software. (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 78

CIS 1410*
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CIS 1410 Web Site Design

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of web site design principles and the ability to create interactive, multimedia websites using current software. (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 78

Web Site Design		 3
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CIS 1412 Web Graphics I

This course introduces students in using a graphics program, scanner, and other digital devices to create and edit graphic images for the Web. Topics also include optimization, layers, color transformation, clone, masks, and special effects of graphics a

CIS 1412*
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CIS 1412 Web Graphics I

This course introduces students in using a graphics program, scanner, and other digital devices to create and edit graphic images for the Web. Topics also include optimization, layers, color transformation, clone, masks, and special effects of graphics a

Web Graphics I		 3
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CIS 1415 Introduction to Programming

This course introduces the student to the essential concepts and skills of computer programming. Students learn about data representation, algorithms, program logic, and structured and object oriented programming. Students develop their skills through a

CIS 1415*
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CIS 1415 Introduction to Programming

This course introduces the student to the essential concepts and skills of computer programming. Students learn about data representation, algorithms, program logic, and structured and object oriented programming. Students develop their skills through a

Introduction to Programming		 4
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CIS 1430 Data Analytics Fundamentals

This is an introductory data analytics course using Excel, Access, and Tableau or current data analytics software. Students will create Access databases, tables, forms, and queries to gather data; prepare and analyze the data using Excel spreadsheet formu

CIS 1430*
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CIS 1430 Data Analytics Fundamentals

This is an introductory data analytics course using Excel, Access, and Tableau or current data analytics software. Students will create Access databases, tables, forms, and queries to gather data; prepare and analyze the data using Excel spreadsheet formu

Data Analytics Fundamentals		 3
Semester 3
General Education Courses
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COMM 1600 Communication in the Workplace

This course is designed to enhance students' understanding of and ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural workplace. The history of organizational communication, conflict trends, and personal responsibility in the modern multicultural workpl

COMM 1600*
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COMM 1600 Communication in the Workplace

This course is designed to enhance students' understanding of and ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural workplace. The history of organizational communication, conflict trends, and personal responsibility in the modern multicultural workpl

Communication in the Workplace		 3
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ENGL 1106 College Composition I

First semester college-level composition course focusing on writing expository prose using word processing as a tool for composing. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical reading, developing a voice, and grammar review. Presupposes competency in

ENGL 1106*
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ENGL 1106 College Composition I

First semester college-level composition course focusing on writing expository prose using word processing as a tool for composing. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical reading, developing a voice, and grammar review. Presupposes competency in

College Composition I		 3
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ENGL 1109 College Composition II

Second semester college-level composition course focusing on academic writing using primary and secondary sources, including basic research using print and electronic sources. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical analysis, summarizing, research,

ENGL 1109*
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ENGL 1109 College Composition II

Second semester college-level composition course focusing on academic writing using primary and secondary sources, including basic research using print and electronic sources. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical analysis, summarizing, research,

College Composition II		 3
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MATH 1100 College Algebra

This MN Transfer course is an extension of Intermediate Algebra. Topics covered include equations, inequalities, radicals, functions and their graphs, polynomial functions, rational functions, logarithmic functions, exponential functions, and systems of

MATH 1100*
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MATH 1100 College Algebra

This MN Transfer course is an extension of Intermediate Algebra. Topics covered include equations, inequalities, radicals, functions and their graphs, polynomial functions, rational functions, logarithmic functions, exponential functions, and systems of

College Algebra		 4
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PSYC 1120 General Psychology

A general education course which will familiarize the student with the basic principles of psychology, present a practical application of these principles, show how psychologists employ the scientific method, and equip the beginning student of psychology

PSYC 1120*
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PSYC 1120 General Psychology

A general education course which will familiarize the student with the basic principles of psychology, present a practical application of these principles, show how psychologists employ the scientific method, and equip the beginning student of psychology

General Psychology		 3
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SOC 1111 Introduction to Sociology

This course involves both an explanation of and active practice in using the sociological imagination to examine the world around us. It introduces Sociology as a discipline and sociological ways of understanding human social interaction and processes suc

SOC 1111*
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SOC 1111 Introduction to Sociology

This course involves both an explanation of and active practice in using the sociological imagination to examine the world around us. It introduces Sociology as a discipline and sociological ways of understanding human social interaction and processes suc

Introduction to Sociology		 3
  Natural Sciences Elective (Goal Area 3) 3
  History Elective (Goal Area 5) 3
  Humanities Elective (Goal Area 6) 3
  General Education Elective (Goal Areas 3, 5, or 6) 3
Total: 60

*Requires a prerequisite or a concurrent course

Articulation Agreements

This program has an articulation agreement in place that allows the student to transfer credits to Minnesota State University Moorhead’s, BS in Project Management.

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