Your Gateway to Success
Technology is everywhere, and computing is a part of almost everything that we do. As a student of computing, you will design and develop the software and hardware that we use every day! This constantly expanding field is full of rewarding career opportunities. Do you have the creativity and problem-solving skill that it takes to do the job?
- A.S. in Computer Information Systems
- Student Organizations and Opportunities
- Careers in Information Systems
- Facilities
Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems
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Mansfield University offers an Associate of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, which can serve as an entry point into computing-related careers. Many two-year students develop the academic skills and perseverance to transfer to and graduate from the four-year baccalaureate Computer and Information Science program.
The Associate of Science Program in Computer Information Systems is designed to focus on the system and business aspects of computing.
Completion of the Computer Information Systems Program prepares students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, which strengthens writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Students also gain a thorough introduction to the key principles of information systems and to the application of those principles.
This program provides students a proficiency in programming using a high-level language, as well as an understanding of data structures and the dynamic nature of the information systems field. Students are well prepared for entry-level positions requiring an associate-level credential.
Student Organizations and Opportunities
There are so many ways you can get involved. Start by joining the Computer Science Club. Join one of the student programming teams and prepare to compete at the PACISE conference. Work with a professor on a research project, and present your findings at the PACISE, CCSCE, or CCSCNE conference. Volunteer your help and computer programming expertise to a not-for-profit or student organization.
Contests and Tutorials
Many of our students compete in a variety of Computer Science oriented contests. Recently we took second place in the PACISE Robotics Competion, and in a previous year we took second place in the PACISE Programming Competition. We are usually in the top schools featured on the yearly IBM Master the Mainframe Contest t-shirts and have been finalists in the yearly State Farm Coding Competition. Recently, we started participating in a Networking and Security contest. These contests are a great way to gain new skills and form professional networks.
Careers in Information Systems
Many of our graduates have found successful careers in the following areas:
- Security Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Network Administration
- Database Administration
- Systems Management
- Web Development
- Information Technology
For a listing of available jobs and internships in your field, visit the Career Center at Mansfield University!
Facilities
Elliott Hall houses most of the business, mathematics, and computer science courses. This building is also a major hub for technology. Practice your coding skills in the State Farm Lab, start a project using our 3-D printers, join a robotics competition, or learn a new programming language.
Campus Technologies has forged a partnership with several vendors to provide Mansfield students the opportunity to purchase electronics at a significant savings. Visit the CT website at ct.mansfield.edu.
The Learning Center provides tutoring services free of charge in almost every subject.
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