Program Learning Outcomes

A.S. in Administrative Information Management

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Explain information management concepts in written and verbal forms.
  • Recognize the need for maintaining and updating technical skills required by business and industry.
  • Use appropriate skills and technology to solve problems.

A.A.S. in Administrative Information Support

Program Learning Outcomes
  • An ability to explain information and project management concepts in written and verbal forms.
  • Recognition of the need for continued interest in maintaining and updating technical skills required by business and industry.
  • A global perspective on legal and ethical issues surrounding information management and technology.
  • An ability to analyze problems and use appropriate skills and technology to reach solutions.

Administrative Support Certificate of Completion

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Communicate information in written and verbal formats.
  • Develop an interest in continually learning and updating skills.
  • Reach solutions to problems using appropriate skills and technology.

Administrative Support Certificate of Proficiency

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Communicate effectively with a range of audiences, both in written and verbal form.
  • Plan, create, and apply business solutions using current information skills and technology.
  • Design, create, and format documents, spreadsheets, and charts as required by business and industry.
  • Create and use HTML tables, templates, image maps, hyperlinks, etc.

Application Development Certificate, Minor in Applied Data Analytics, Data Analytics Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  • Develop foundational skills necessary to produce application code in response to specific computing requirements.

Minor in Business Information Technology

Program Learning Outcomes
  • An ability to explain information and project management concepts in written and verbal forms.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, both in written and oral forms.
  • Recognition of the need for continued interest in maintaining and updating technical skills required by business and industry.
  • A global perspective on legal and ethical issues surrounding information management and technology.
  • An ability to analyze problems and use appropriate skills and technology to reach solutions.

B.S. in Business & Marketing Education

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Create, analyze, revise, and implement curricula to prepare students to teach business and marketing education at the secondary level.
  • Facilitate the learning of dynamic subject matter in a diverse learning environment.
  • Maintain a solid foundation in general education content, business and marketing content, and professional education content.

B.S. in Cybersecurity

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
  • Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Clearly explain complex technical cybersecurity concepts in written and verbal forms.
  • Describe and explain how to mitigate cybersecurity threats to enterprise, government, and individuals.
  • Explain the role of cybersecurity in the enterprise and how to integrate cybersecurity principles into existing processes.
  • Be aware of their responsibility to behave ethically in their professional lives (e.g., clients, customers, employers, society, profession, environment, and community).
  • Have a global perspective on legal and ethical issues surrounding cybersecurity and technology.

Database Administration & Data Warehousing Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  • Develop foundational skills necessary to install, configure, and administer modern relational and NoSQL databases.

B.S. in Information Management

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Clearly explain information and concepts in written, electronic, and verbal forms.
  • Explain and apply business and information management principles when solving problems.
  • Demonstrate a continued interest in maintaining and updating technical skills required by business and industry.
  • Have a global perspective on legal and ethical issues surrounding information management and technology.

B.S. in Information Systems, Application Development Emphasis

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  • Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
  • Develop functional, efficient, and effective applications that address organizational needs.

B.S. in Information Systems, Business Intelligence Systems Emphasis

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
  • Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
  • Prepare computer models, analyses, and visualizations of data that are designed to improve organizational decision-making.

B.S. in Information Systems, Information Security Management Emphasis

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
  • Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
  • Implement specific technical mechanisms and business processes needed to secure access, integrity, and availability of modern information systems.

A.A.S. in Information Systems & Technology

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  • Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
  • Apply tools, concepts, and computing techniques to solve business problems.

A.S. in Information Systems & Technology

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  • Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
  • Develop foundational knowledge of software, systems, and computing necessary for study at the bachelor's degree level.

Information Systems & Technology Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
  • Apply tools, concepts, and computing techniques to solve business problems.

Minor in Information Systems & Technology

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  • Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
  • Apply tools, concepts, and computing techniques to solve business problems.

B.S. in Information Technology

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  • Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.

Information Technology Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes
  • An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to information technology.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, both in written and oral forms.
  • An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for information technology.

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the technical and managerial aspects of cybersecurity.
  • Demonstrate the ability to solve cybersecurity-related problems and to make effective cybersecurity decisions in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using the tools, techniques, and technologies related to the identification and mitigation of cybersecurity threats.
  • Develop an understanding of risk management methods as they relate to cybersecurity.
  • Develop an understanding of the legal, regulatory, and ethical issues surrounding cybersecurity.

Network Administration Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes
  • An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to network administration.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, both in written and oral forms.
  • An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for network administration.