The Computer Information Management Undergraduate Certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in computer information management or further study in the field by establishing a foundation of essential skills while allowing ample opportunity for specialization through electives .
An Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Information Management is a smart way to start building a foundation that will support your skill set as you progress. With our Career Tools, you will also be able to strengthen interview skills and enhance your resume. With the added benefit of professional development resources through Ashworth College Connection Network, we’ll make sure you have what you need to land a job.
In this course, you'll become familiar with computer hardware basics. You'll learn about the internal workings of a computer system and be able to identify and explain the function of motherboards, memory, hard drives, and other components and connectors. You'll also learn about the process of networking and the various types of hardware needed to build a local area network. At the completion of this course, you'll be able to select and configure an appropriate system for yourself or a customer.
Hypertext markup language, or HTML, is the name for this relatively simple coding language. This course will help you understand and learn HTML so you can design and build your websites.
Introduction to Computers provides you with foundational skills and knowledge needed for today's technology-based careers. You'll learn the components of systems—from the CPU and memory to input devices and peripherals—and how these components interact with an operating system to perform critical tasks. Keeping current with fast-changing computer technologies, this course will discuss the computer technologies today that are allowing the creation of a virtualized mobile workforce. It will explore how computers connect to the internet, what services can be found online, and what dangers exist in the form of viruses, Trojans, and other malware. The course will also familiarize you with the basics of today's office productivity applications and help to establish a foundation for working with these different types of applications, including spreadsheets and presentation-creation tools.
The Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education by combining a core set of general education courses with specialized courses in Computer Information Systems. The program lays the foundation for a broad base of knowledge with general education courses in a variety of subject areas. In addition, courses within the program discipline — such as Windows Operating Systems, Computer Programming, and Web Site Design — focus on preparing students for careers within the computer information field.
Topics include the interrelationship of technology and culture; ethics and morals as they relate to technological progress; energy; ecology; demography; war and politics; and the unintended consequences of globalization, including social inequality, climate change, and global warming.
Achieve your true potential! This course will help you sharpen existing skills, build on your strengths, and discover the best ways to learn. You'll identify your learning styles, learn new behaviors to ensure college success, and maximize your learning as you complete your program of study.
Apply basic maintenance tasks on your computer to combat viruses, malware, and computing inefficiencies.
Unlike other colleges that offer computer information systems programs, we allow you up to one year from the date of your enrollment to complete your cis course. A self-paced, flexible study schedule is one of the many benefits of pursuing your education at Ashworth College.
From 2016 to 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a faster-than-average growth rate of 12% for computer and information systems managers, and a median salary of $135,800*.
Each college-level course is self-paced so you have the freedom to progress on your own schedule. Upon graduation, you will have the foundational knowledge you need to continue toward a career in computer information systems. Enroll today and get started right away.
Yes! Every student at Ashworth College gains access to the Ashworth College Central Network, an online toolkit that helps you work through resume templates, cover letters, thank you letters, and more. Use the career tools as much as you like to prepare professional documents for your job search.
Our online programs are flexible—and so are our payment options. Choose the one that works best for you.
Our online Computer Information Systems Associate Degree program is one of the most affordable programs of its kind in the country. See for yourself how we compare: