ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The Associate of Science Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) is both a practical and theoretical based course that will equip graduates with the requisite skills, knowledge, and competencies in current and emerging technologies and concepts in Information Communication Technology.
WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?
The programme is designed that a student has completed the Associate Degree is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and competencies that will prepare him/her for entry-level professional positions in management information systems and other ICT related employment opportunities.
Graduates can work in roles such as:
Applicants must meet the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) matriculation requirements in order to be accepted in the programme. Either of the following: Standard Matriculation A minimum of five (5) CSEC or GCE O’level including English A and Mathematics. Alternate Matriculation Equivalent qualification(s) as determined by the CCCJ Mature Status as determined by CCCJ.
The Associate of Science Degree in Management Information Systems is seventy-one (71) credit programme currently offered full-time across four (4) semesters and part-time (evenings) across six (6) semesters. The programme comprises the following courses: General Education Courses Communication I & II Fundamentals of Information Technology Oral Communication Introduction to Psychology Support Courses Business Law Business Systems: Analysis and Design Computerized Accounting Discrete Mathematics and Algebra Fundamentals of Accounting Introduction to Management Principles of Marketing Probability & Statistics Specialization Courses Computer Programming I & II Database Management Introduction to Programming Introduction to Computer Security Network and Communication Technology Systems Development Small Business Management
Application forms may be collected from the College’s Admissions Office or downloaded from our website.
Additional information about the programme including information on the tuition structure for the programme can be obtained from our Admissions office : (876) 630-1772
Students may start the programme in September or January of the academic year.
The programme is currently delivered full-time, part-time (evenings) or weekends depending on demand.
To be awarded the Associate of Science Degree in Management Information Systems, a student must have: Completed all credits in the programme Completed all courses in the programme Completed all required hours of work experience
Box 233 Waterford P.O.
St. Catherine
Tel.: 630-1770 ext.538-40
41 East Street Old Harbour P.O.
St. Catherine
Tel.: 745-4702 ext.3226
