In the Information Systems Technology and Management Program, students acquire the skills to solve information and management problems using computer hardware and software.

Computer courses give students a sound background in windows, database design, computer networks, web page design, and various software applications. Second year courses will also provide a strong emphasis on business and management related applications.

Students should successfully complete their first year courses before they attempt an internship.

Upon completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Information Systems Technology & Management is awarded.

Career Forecast

• Opportunities in the Information Systems and Technology area are limitless, with openings in various areas of the computer and data processing services industry.
• High-demand positions to explore include computer programmers, data warehousing technologist, systems architect, systems administrator, and software designer.
• You can continue with your education. MassBay has a number of transfer agreements with public and private four-year colleges and universities.

Program Requirements:

Program Footnotes:

Program Electives:Web Design, Interactive Multimedia, Web Site Development, Fundamentals of CyberSecurity, Digital Imaging, Project Management, Principals of Management.
Humanities Electives: Art, Communications, Film, French, Humanities, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Photography, Spanish, Oral Communication, Theater Arts.
Math/Science Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics.
Social Science Electives: Anthropology, Geography, History, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

This program qualifies for Joint Admissions with certain Massachusetts State Colleges.

Program Courses

CS 104  Microcomputer Applications/Business
A computer/technological literacy course with emphasis on business applications available for the microcomputer. This course presents the basics of microcomputer operation including hardware, operating system software, and application software. Students complete projects in the areas of word processing, presentation graphics, electronic spreadsheets, and database management with emphasis being placed on the use of spreadsheets
for solving practical business problems. Use of the Internet is introduced.
Lecture: 4 hours per week. Open Lab (3 credits)

CS 110 Intro to Computer Science
Required first course for computer information
systems and computer science majors. This course
is a broad introduction to computer science as opposed to a first course in programming. Topics covered include history of computing, logic, generations of computer languages, hardware,
artificial intelligence, theory of computation and computers and society.
Pre-requisite: none.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. (4 credits)

CS120 Programming I
This is a first course in programming computers
using a high level language. The current language used is Java, an object-oriented programming language. Emphasis will be on using the Java language and existing classes to construct programs with graphical user interfaces. Programs will be modular and well documented. In the laboratory, students will create programs of their own as well
as modify and extend working programs.
Pre-requisite: CS110 or instructor permission.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week.
(4 credits)

CS 160 Appl Software Strategies
Developing and maintaining a software library.
How to select the appropriate software solutions for a particular application. Students research application software, i.e., productivity, education and reference, entertainment, business and specialized software.  This includes desktop publishing using graphics and specialized equipment such as scanners and laser printers. Presentations are conducted on research using a presentation graphics program. Other topics include software licensing, piracy, installation, maintenance, and exchanging data between applications.
Pre-requisites: CS104 or CS110
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. (4 credits)

CS 205 Introduction to Computation
Concrete approach to the mathematical and logical concepts of the algorithms underlying computer programming.  Introduction to the discrete math needed in computer science.  Includes the use of Boolean algebra, logic, gates, and digital logic structures, counting, finite probability, and recursion in the design and analysis of algorithms.
Pre-requisite: eligibility to take a 100 level college math.
Lecture: 4 hours per week (4 credits)

CS 213 Database Management Systems I
Characteristics of database management systems, including design and implementation techniques. Students will study various database models and focus on issues related to the fundamental concepts of the relational model. Topics include data analysis, data modeling, database management systems, the normalization process, security and integrity issues; and data manipulation using the SQL query language.
Pre-requisites: CS110, CS120.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. (4 credits)

CS 230 Information Systems Administration and Management
Management and maintenance of computer based information systems (CBIS). Students examine the differences between various types of information systems and develop proficiency solving IS problems using productivity software, the Internet and case-study analysis. Topics include purchasing supplies, working with vendors, contracting outside computer services, assessing user needs, and management of computer personnel.
Pre-requisites: CS104 or CS110.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. (4 credits)

CS 235 Information Systems Analysis and Design
Study of the methods used by systems analysts in planning and operating a computer system. Techniques used for evaluating computer needs, project planning, information policies and practices, and upgrading systems will be covered.
Pre-requisite: CS104 or CS110.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. (4 credits)

CS 242 Computer Networks
How computer networks and the Internet work. This course presents a description of the various levels of networking, from the lowest levels of data transmission and wiring to the highest levels of application software. Topics covered include data transmission, how the hardware works; packet switching, network topologies and wiring schemes; internetworking, internet architecture, TCP/IP; and various network applications.
Pre-requisite: CS110. Co-requisite: CS120
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. (4 credits)

CS 280 Internship
This course provides actual hands-on work experience. Co-Op experience of at least 80 hours within a supervised setting is required. Grading is pass/fail. (1 credit)