$732 per credit*
Become an Expert in Business Applications of Computer Information Systems
The Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Management prepares you to design, operate, and evaluate competitive technology alternatives that meet organization's needs. Learn the basic concepts of computer networks and computer information systems, and learn how to apply technical skills and systems analysis accurately and appropriately in the business environment. Students are introduced to changing trends in computer technology, their impact on business processes, as well as legal and ethical issues regarding database management.
Become an Expert in Business Applications of Computer Information Systems
Tuition*
# of Credits
60 credits
Study Options
Online: may be completed 100% online
Hybrid: choose a mix of online and onsite courses
Onsite: all courses onsite
Online | Onsite | Hybrid
Fall | Spring | Summer
Full-time | Part-time
Maximum Transfer Credits
30 credits
*See NYU Bursar site for more info.
16.9%
job growth in this degree area
$81,900
median national salary for this degree
100%
of our grads employed or in school within 6 months
17,954
NYU SPS DAUS alumni
Why This Degree?
Real World Experiences
Gain hands-on experience by tackling problems facing today's organizations, at home and abroad.
Applied Learning
Courses are designed to tackle real-world problems as part of the curriculum. Students have the opportunities to work with industry clients, or solve real problems in course assignments, and work in co-ops, work study and apprenticeships.
Learn More About Applied Learning
Global Field Intensives (GFI)
SPS offers a range of GFIs for students to explore and engage with businesses in that host location. Students meet with companies, explore the culture of the location, and interact with local residents.
Learn More About Global Field IntensivesWhere You’ll Go
From SPS, a wide range of career paths are open to graduates.
Companies Hiring for this Degree
- Accenture
- Revature
- CTG
- Randstad
- Northrop Grumman
- National Security Agency
- Elevance Health
- Siemens
- L3Harris Technologies
- Boeing
- Humana
- Jacobs Engineering Group
- General Dynamics
- Raytheon Technologies
- Fiserv
- Johns Hopkins
- Amgen
- Leidos
- Amazon
- Zurich Insurance
Top Roles for this Degree
- Systems Administrators
- Computer Programmers
- Business Analysts
- Systems Engineers
- Network Administrators
- Database Administrators
- Information Security Analysts
- IT Project Managers
- Data Engineers
- Solutions Architects
The above data is sourced from Lightcast
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Meet students who are achieving their ambitions for the future in computer information systems and business management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with an Associate of Applied Science degree?
The benefits of earning an Associate Degree in Information Systems Management can include increasing your earning potential, gaining greater job security, having additional career options, and/or advancing in your current career.
Is an associate degree affordable?
NYU SPS offers special pricing for its associate degrees that make them comparable to public community colleges in New York. If you are eligible for Pell or TAP, your tuition could be free. Generous financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Seamless credit transfer can help you to earn your degree faster, reducing cost and time to a degree.
Starting with this low cost of an associate degree puts you half-way toward earning a bachelor’s degree, thereby reducing the cost of earning that credential.
Is an information systems management education worth it?
An AAS in Information Systems Management helps you enter a fast-growing, in-demand field. It will prepare you to design, operate, and evaluate competitive technology alternatives to meet an organization’s needs. You will learn the basic concepts of computer technology and how to apply it accurately and appropriately in workplace settings. You also will be introduced to changing trends in computer technology and their future impacts, as well as the legal and ethical issues regarding the handling of data.
What can I do with a computer information systems-related associate degree?
Recipients of a computer information systems-related degree program may pursue careers in local, state, or federal government; nonprofit organizations; the private sector; or cultural institutions.
Students gain knowledge in a range of technology-related skill sets, including web development, decision-making and the ability to manage databases, computer support, cloud computing, networking, programming, web design, software applications, solving computer problems, and more.
What are the admissions requirements for an Associate in Information Systems Management?
- GED or High School Diploma: Identifying what level of education you have completed to date will assist us in better understanding your academic accomplishments as we help you to plan your future.
- No admissions testing required
- Recommendations: For DAUS associate degree programs, at least one letter of recommendation from an academic or professional source is suggested.
- Four Short Essay Questions: Tell us what makes you the right fit for our learning community, and how you sense you will benefit from our computer information systems programming. Be sure to answer the prompts given in the online application form. Each answer should be a minimum of 250 words.
How do I qualify for Guaranteed Admission?
To qualify for guaranteed admission, degree candidates must have maintained a 2.8 GPA in high school and meet one of the following criteria:
NYC public school graduate
United States active service member or veteran
If you meet these criteria and complete an application, you can be confident of acceptance.
What is the difference between an AA and an AAS degree?
An Associate of Arts (AA) focuses on a liberal arts-based general education, while an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Information Systems Management hones in on business technology and computer information systems.
What type of degree is an AAS?
The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) provides you with requisite decision-making skills to enter the entry level technology-sector positions or can be used to move onto a bachelor's degree program in computer information systems or related fields.
