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Applications and Information Systems AS
Applications and Information Systems AS

Applications and Information Systems AS

  • ID:CotD10015
  • Level:Associate Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Individuals who meet any one of the following criteria are eligible to attend College of the Desert:

  • Have graduated from high school

  • Have passed the CA High School Proficiency Exam or

  • Have passed the GED Examination or

  • 18 years of age or older and can benefit from instruction

English Requirements

  • Toefl ibt: 40

  • Toefl paper: 400

  • Ielts:4.5

  • Duolingo: 70

  • Eiken: step level 2

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Course Information

The Associate's degree in Applications and Information Systems (AIS) prepares students to either enter the workforce as an entry-level office and/or project manager.

Students who choose not to major in Application Information Systems or as Business Information Workers and/or Specialists find that coursework in the field can improve their abilities in several ways: to think analytically; solve problems; organize thoughts and information; and utilize new technology more efficiently and effectively. AIS classes also provide the combination of technical skills and business skills required for success in an entry level office/administrative assistant position. The coursework also lays the foundation for careers in medical, insurance, and law office positions.

Our discussions with industry representatives indicate that in today’s world, employers expect and demand a certain minimum of computer skills as a given, much as they expect an employee to be able to read, write, and use basic math. College of the Desert’s AIS curriculum includes course offerings that provide a general overview of the discipline, as well as courses dealing with more advanced software concepts and tools used in the business environment.

In addition to the immediate employment benefits of certificates and associate degrees, coursework at College of the Desert prepares the way for further study at the Baccalaureate level within the California State Universities and University of  California systems, and other colleges nationwide.

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Courses:

Required Courses - 15 to 16 Units

  • Introductory Microsoft Outlook

  • Introductory PowerPoint

  • Business Research

  • Advanced Excel

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Current Topics in Technology

  • Professional Office Procedures

  • Computer Literacy

Required Electives - Choose 25 units

  • Computer Survival Skills

  • Introductory Excel

  • Business Data Management

  • Medical Billing

  • Introduction to Criminal Justice

  • Concepts of Criminal Law

  • Community and the Justice System

  • Principles of Management

  • Business Law I

  • Social Media Marketing

  • Marketing

  • Human Relations in the Workplace

  • Human Resource Management

  • Business Communications

  • Tax Accounting II

  • Accounting with QuickBooks

  • Financial Accounting

  • Accounting for Entrepreneurs & Business Managers

  • Front End Web Development

  • Visual Basic Programming

  • Computer Information Systems Work Experience

  • Medical Terminology

  • Informatics for Health Science

  • Introduction to Public Relations

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Elective Subtotal

COD General Education Pattern

Kinesiology Activities

Degree Total: 60-61

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Technical skills and business skills required for success in an entry level office/administrative assistant position

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Health Insurance Fee: $1662 per year

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