Information Systems, BAS

Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems

Information Systems Technologists work with businesses, governments, and other organizations that use computer hardware and software every day. They provide day-to-day support for users. They make sure all parts of a computer system work to meet the organization’s goals. They use their strong communications skills to help and work with a variety of people within an organization.

With one of OC’s five IT AAS-T degrees, students can transfer directly into the Olympic College Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems program.

Olympic College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems (BAS IS) degree is designed to ensure a smooth pathway for students who hold an IT-related technical associate degree. Students with such a degree will typically be able to complete the BAS IS program in two years with little additional preparation.

As an open door institution, Olympic College seeks to accommodate as many qualified students as possible. The entry requirements of the BAS IS program establish minimum qualifications to provide maximum access to the degree and at the same time ensure student success at the baccalaureate level.

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems will prepare graduates to strategically plan, manage, and apply information technology solutions to business processes and challenges. This broad-based, rigorous degree is designed for students with a variety of experiences and backgrounds. The curriculum is competency-based to ensure that students can demonstrate successfully mastery of relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities. Much of the curriculum is aligned with in-demand industry certifications. Topics include business processes, software development, web development, networking, information assurance, project management, analytics, communication, teamwork, and leadership. The program includes opportunities for work-based learning, internships, and capstone projects.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Develop organizational solutions based on information systems, applying integrated problem-solving techniques and systems thinking.
2. Analyze and develop recommendations for information systems design and implementation in accordance with best practices and standards, legal and regulatory requirements, and ethical and social considerations including respect for privacy and intellectual property.
3. Apply effective collaborative and communication skills in a wide range of technical team environments and evaluate the success of various team strategies based on the project goals and constraints.
4. Develop successful and respectful relationships with clients, coworkers, managers, and stakeholders, applying a wide range of adaptive and effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts.
5. Present and compare industry standard tools and applications in content delivery across various media, including Web, mobile and client/server environments, and discuss how they support the organization’s goals.
6. Develop solutions for networking and security problems, balancing business concerns, technical issues, and security.
7. Perform analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of computer-based systems, following established procedures and stressing software development best practices.
8. Critically evaluate and analyze data using proven methods to aid organizational decision-making.
9. Design professional development strategies for evaluating, recommending, and applying new techniques, technologies, computer languages and user requirements as both the needs of the organization and capabilities of the technology emerge.