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Information Systems Management Associate's degree - Computer Information Technology specialization
Our Information Systems Management Associate’s degree with a specialization in Computer Information Technology provides an in-depth study of IT infrastructure, including troubleshooting and repair, as well as the more client-focused and customer interaction side of IT, which prepares you for a variety of in-demand technology careers. Our diverse, yet comprehensive, curriculum, which has two emphasis areas–technology and multimedia—helps to give you a competitive advantage over other candidates when starting your career in positions such as Computer Support Specialist, Webmaster, and Help Desk Technician.
Our top-tier, hands-on coursework, taught by industry-certified faculty, ensures a continual focus on current and emerging technologies and the fundamental IT principles, practices, and applications—from IT support to website design. To help prepare you to pass industry-specific CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco® certification exams, we provide you with courses and practice tests, as well as the hardware, software, and FTP/Web space you need. We even cover your exam fees for these certifications.*
*Rasmussen College will cover the application fee for each first attempt of all of the industry certification exams for which you qualify to take. Should you need to take an exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees.
Your computer IT specialization can make you an indispensable asset to your employer
Computers can improve efficiencies in all business industries, but when computer problem arise, a business’s productivity and profitability can suffer. Qualified IT people help companies decrease this downtime by preventing and remedying problems as soon as they appear. The IT degree program at Rasmussen College will help prepare you for what you can expect in the field.
Our IT specialization offers you the flexibility and convenience of online learning, while providing the student support you need to be successful.
Computer Information Technology Courses
Your IT specialization will focus on the business applications residing on today’s computers, as well as some fundamental concepts related to computer-system administration. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose electives that develop your skills in either computer repair and support or multimedia applications.
Some key courses include:
E-Commerce
You will present ways that customer relations can be enhanced through the use of e-commerce.
Microsoft Windows Workstations
You will learn how to install a Windows Operating System and provide maintenance and assistance to the operating system as needed.
Information Technology Capstone
You will apply what you have learned about information technology (IT) and be tasked with solving a real world IT problem.
Computer Information Technology Career Outlook
Technology, specifically technology revolving around computers, can make or break a business. Being able to troubleshoot and resolve any technological issues is very important. With an IT specialization, you will have learned many ways to overcome many of the hurdles that come up and you will act as the life preserver for a business drowning in computer problems.
Here's a snapshot of two likely information technology careers:
Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡ |
25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Projected Growth |
| Network & Computer Systems Administrators | $52,940 | $67,710 | $85,830 | 23% |
| Computer Support Specialists | $34,320 | $44,300 | $57,290 | 14% |
The Rasmussen College career placement staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn't end there – these services are available throughout your career.
‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010.
"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.
BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.
Seamless Credit Transfer Policies
Transferring your credits doesn't need to be difficult. At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.
Check out some of our highlighted transfer policies below or visit our Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.
- Transfer your entire Associate’s degree credits and enter at Junior status if you have an Associate's degree and are seeking a Bachelor’s degree in a similar field—this also means you will not have to complete any pre-requisites for most degrees ¹
- Transfer all general education courses from your previously-earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree regardless of course of study ²
- Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
- Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge. These tests are offered free of charge to Rasmussen College students.
- Earn college credit through prior work, learning, and military experiences
Contact a program manager today at 888-549-6755 or complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you to discuss transferring your college credit to Rasmussen College.
¹ Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer of credits based on guidelines defined in the course catalog. Rasmussen College transfer policies vary by state and degree; contact your local campus to discuss your credit transfer options.
² Refer to the General Education Block Transfer For Baccalaureate Candidates for complete details and restrictions.
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