Associate Degree in Information Technology

An associate's degree in information technology (IT) offers graduates the technical training and business knowledge necessary to enter the IT field. An IT associate's degree also prepares students to eventually complete a bachelor's degree.

Programs typically offer a thorough foundation in software, hardware and network development, and attempt to instill an understanding of how information technology impacts and helps support a business's goals.

In general, the curriculum for an associate's degree in information technology emphasizes network administration, programming and web development. Classes may include specific computer languages, programming practices, client-server networks, web publishing, and database and spreadsheet applications. Additionally, students should expect to take some core general education courses, such as math, communication and writing.

With an IT associate's degree, graduates qualify for entry-level information technology positions in a variety of public, private and non-profit organizations. Some find employment as application developers, programmers and programming analysts; others work as web site developers and network specialists or technicians.

Business Associate's Degree in Information Systems—American Intercontinental University

Required Courses

Computer Concepts
Introduction to Operating System Interfaces
Relational Database Concepts
Business and Society
Fundamentals of Marketing
English Composition
Computer Applications
College Algebra
International Business
Art Appreciation
Personal Finance Concepts
Aspects of Psychology
Introduction to Accounting
Biology
Business Ethics
Business Management and Leadership
Project Management