Associate of Arts - Business - Business Information Systems

Laney College's The Business Information Systems program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in business with a focus on information technology. The major satisfies the business sector’s need for well-rounded technology professionals. As technology managers, graduates of this program are responsible for delivering information systems to the end-user while cost-effectively administering their organization’s information resources.

• Information Competency: Obtain information related to the profession using traditional and electronic sources.
• Synthesize the information into written or oral business reports.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze business situations and recommend solutions or plans for improvement.
• Computational Skills: Analyze data and prepare common business and personal financial reports.

The Business Information Systems program prepares students to work in an office environment as an office manager, supervisor, and administrative assistant using a variety of office technology and computer- based applications (word processing, electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, presentation graphics).