Information Systems Management AAS Degree

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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

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

Hands-On Learning Hawkeye's Data Center

Learn how to set up and keep networks running smoothly, including how to keep them safe from hackers and fix them if something goes wrong. You get hands-on experience with the latest Microsoft desktop, server, Exchange, and SQL server systems.

Graduate Spotlight Tyler Ramirez

As a first-generation college student, Tyler wasn’t ready to go too far from home. Luckily for him, an IT program with a stellar reputation was practically in his backyard.

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Graduate Spotlight Joe Gordon

Joe Gordon came to Hawkeye because of the strong reputation of its IT programs. He soon found his own experience lived up to the hype.

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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.

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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.

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Meet Your Instructor: Todd Bengen

"There's a strong need for IT professionals. If you complete your degree, acquire an internship to gain valuable on the job experience, and earn a certification—there's a job with your name on it."

Meet Your Instructor: Chad Dean

“Information technology demands that you become a lifelong learner. That’s why I got into it, to join a profession that requires constant learning. I've seen people come in with little to no knowledge about the IT industry, but I’ve seen those same students work hard, graduate in two years, and get high-paying jobs. This is the reason I enjoy teaching."

Program Admission Requirements

Assessment Scores

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.

Program Acceptance

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.