Academics
Computer Information Systems – Business Emphasis
This area of study is designed for people planning to transfer to a four-year college or university for completion of a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science with an Information Systems emphasis. The baccalaureate degree prepares the student for careers in computer programming, systems analysis, and (with experience) management positions in computer information systems.
Degree
Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Recommended General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| ECON 110 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON 111 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| MATH 122 | DISCRETE MATHEMATICS I | 3 |
| LIFE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL SCIENCE * | 7 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 9 |
Recommended Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ACCTG 120 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| CMPSC 120 | BUSINESS COMPUTER SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CMPSC 115 or | CS I: ESSENTIALS OF PROGRAMMING or | 3 |
| CMPSC 125 | CS I: PROGRAMMING IN C++ | 3 |
| CMPSC 212 or | CS II: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING IN C ++ or | 3 |
| CMPSC 225 | CS II: PROGRAMMING IN JAVA | 3 |
| MATH 115 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | 4 |
| MATH 135 | CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | 4 |
| APPROVED ELECTIVE ** | 3 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts Degree.
** Approved Electives should be selected from transfer CMPSC courses, transfer BUS, ACCTG, MGMT, or MKTG courses, or other transfer courses that meet the transferring university requirements.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; ECON 110; MATH 115; CMPSC 120; CMPSC 115 or 125 |
| Spring Semester 1 | ENGL 111; ECON 111; MATH 135; CMPSC 225 or 212; COMM 110 |
| Fall Semester 2 | ACCTG 120; Physical Science; Fine Arts; Humanities |
| Spring Semester 2 | MATH 122; Life Science; Humanities/Fine Arts; Social Science; Approved Elective |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems
East Peoria Campus
Technology Center, Room 205
(309) 694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training
General Bachelor Degree Transfer Options
Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides: