Computer Information Systems

Career Outlook

Businesses rely on information systems experts to plan and maintain computer hardware and software services. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the demand for computer and information systems managers to grow 16% by 2031. The average annual salary was $159,010 in 2021.

This program prepares you to complete an advanced degree and pursue career opportunities in the following fields:

• Cloud Computing
• Computer Information Systems
• Data Science
• Information Management
• Information Technology
• Web and Mobile Computing

Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more. 

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.

• Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
• Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Many students in our Computer Information Systems program go on to complete a four-year degree at colleges such as:

• Buffalo State College
• Farmingdale State College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Stony Brook University
• SUNY Brockport
• SUNY Fredonia
• SUNY Old Westbury
• SUNY Plattsburgh
• SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Earn Industry Credentials

Our technical skills courses align with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy. This innovation curriculum keeps you at the forefront of cloud technologies to help you get hired in a rapidly growing industry.

Prepare for AWS certification exams and graduate from our program with industry-recognized credentials, including:

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Systems Operator Administrator

Develop Leadership Skills

Business, communications, and ethics courses add management training to your technical education. Meet with industry leaders from around the Finger Lakes to talk about current trends and career advice. Together, these industry experts — including Chief Information Officers and Information Systems Directors — can help you explore your career options and the transfer programs that get you there.

Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• CSC 103 - Computing Sciences Portal
• CSC 115 - CS1: Intro to Programming
• CSC 142 - Fundamentals of Information Systems
• CSC 153 - Introduction to Cloud Computing
• CSC 190 - CS2: Object-Oriented Soft Dev
• CSC 200 - CS3: Data Structures
• CSC 253 - Cloud Operations