Information Systems Management AAS Degree

Elevate Your IT Career

Become a top-level Computer User Support Specialist! You know how to solve complex IT problems and combine your tech skills with business know-how to help companies succeed.

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Information Systems Management At a Glance

Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Length of Study
2 years
Course Format
Face-to-Face
Classes Meet
Daytime
Program Start
Fall
70%

CompTIA A+ Pass Rate

75%

Cisco CCST Pass Rate

$0

Tuition for Eligible Students

Your IT Career

In today's competitive world, every company relies on Information Technology (IT) to thrive. Our program is highly regarded by employers statewide, equipping students for successful entry into the IT workforce.

Our graduates can be employed in many career areas, including:

  • Support specialist
  • Account representative
  • Help desk technician
  • Computer repair technician
  • Network manager
  • Help desk manager
  • Information systems manager
10%

of U.S. Economy is Tech Industry

4.9M

Employed in IT

The Hawkeye Difference

Program Overview

You will gain knowledge and experience in:

  • Basic PC hardware and operating systems
  • Microsoft Office and databases
  • Server operating systems
  • Computer networking

You will also learn about business concepts like accounting, statistics, management, and human resources.

You gain real-world experience prior to graduation.

Certifications are essential in the IT field. Hawkeye is a Cisco Regional Academy. You can earn Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), and CompTIA certifications

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

You must apply for, be awarded, and meet the ongoing eligibility requirements for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.

These are just a few of the companies that hire graduates from this program:

  • CBE Group, Cedar Falls, IA
  • Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C., Waterloo, IA
  • The VGM Group, Waterloo, IA
  • Veridian Credit Union, Waterloo, IA
  • Waverly Utilities, Waverly, IA

You can get right to work after your program. Or, if you plan to earn an associate degree and go on to earn a bachelor’s degree, consider your transfer options.

This program has a documented pathway to UNI's Technology Management program. Check out UNI's transfer guides to learn more.

If you’re interested in transferring, you must work closely with an academic advisor here and at the transfer institution. This is important to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

Plan your transfer

Program Admission Requirements

To enroll this program, you’ll need to meet the minimum score requirements.

  ALEKS ACCUPLACER Next Generation ACCUPLACER Classic COMPASS ACT GPA
Math 14 255 Arithmetic
246 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)
63 Arithmetic
56 Elementary Algebra
39 Pre-Algebra 16  
Literacy   239 Reading or
240 Writing
58 Reading or
64 Sentence Skills
69 Reading or
41 Writing
16 Reading or
16 English
2.25

You can take the ALEKS Placement Assessment online. If you prefer, you can take the ACCUPLACER Next Generation or ACT at Hawkeye. While ACCUPLACER Classic and COMPASS aren’t offered anymore, you can still use your scores from those tests if you took them before for program admission.

If you don’t meet the minimum score requirements, you can take success courses instead. Talk to your academic advisor to help you find the right courses to get started.

If you meet the assessment score requirements, you can be accepted into the program.

If you don't meet these requirements, you’ll be accepted into a Pre-Program. As a pre-program student, you’ll start by taking general education and prerequisite classes. Your academic advisor will help you make a plan to meet the program requirements. After finishing your pre-program courses, contact Admissions to let them know.

Program Contacts

Admissions

Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 134
319-296-4000
Email Admissions

Regular Hours — Spring 2025

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Academic Advisor

Last Names A–L

Brittany Warren
Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 208
319-296-4014 ext.1086
Email Brittany Warren

Last Names M–Z

Honey Lynn
Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 208
319-296-4014 ext.1083
Email Honey Lynn

Faculty Advisor

Last Names A–M

Todd Bengen
Main Campus
Black Hawk Hall 114
319-296-2329 ext.1124
Email Todd Bengen

Last Names N–Z

Chad Dean
Main Campus
Black Hawk Hall 106
319-296-2329 ext.1707
Email Chad Dean