The department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) offers degrees and certificates in three major areas: Computer Programming, Network Administration and Web Developer. See the respective major sheets for additional information about the specific certificates and degrees. A grade of “C” or better is required in all certificate, major and major elective courses.

The CIS Network Administration certificate and degree programs are designed to provide students with the necessary skills to gain employment as a network administrator. Most business computers are being connected in networks. The industry needs skilled people to configure, troubleshoot, and maintain these networks. The Network Administration Program is designed to train students to fill these needs. Five certificates and three Associate in Science Degrees specializing in MCSA, MCSA, CCNA, General Networking, and UNIX Networks are offered.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Recognize the components that constitute a computer information system. Identify various hardware, software, data, computer number systems, and procedures.

- Demonstrate understanding of the impact and application of computers in business, government, and social organizations. Students solve common business problems with computer applications and the internet.

- Receive and process written and oral technology related information. Students Interpret technology communication concepts including wired and wireless networks, servers and clients, users interfaces, operating systems, applications, utilities, and programming languages.

- Recognize the influence of the Internet on business and terms relating to the World Wide Web. Students perform the fundamental functions that operating systems and applications software provides. Students demonstrate skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and use of Internet. Students will recognize a programming language and demonstrate steps involved in developing an application.

- Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively in teams consisting of individuals with differing interests, gender, global backgrounds and professions.

- Demonstrates ability to exercise professional, ethical responsibility in the use of technology in society.

The CIS Network Administration certificate and degree programs are designed to provide students with the necessary skills to gain employment as a network administrator. Most business computers are being connected in networks. The industry needs skilled people to configure, troubleshoot, and maintain these networks. The Network Administration Program is designed to train students to fill these needs. Five certificates and three Associate in Science Degrees specializing in MCSA, MCSA, CCNA, General Networking, and UNIX Networks are offered.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Recognize the components that constitute a computer information system. Identify various hardware, software, data, computer number systems, and procedures.

- Demonstrate understanding of the impact and application of computers in business, government, and social organizations. Students solve common business problems with computer applications and the internet.

- Receive and process written and oral technology related information. Students Interpret technology communication concepts including wired and wireless networks, servers and clients, users interfaces, operating systems, applications, utilities, and programming languages.

- Recognize the influence of the Internet on business and terms relating to the World Wide Web. Students perform the fundamental functions that operating systems and applications software provides. Students demonstrate skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and use of Internet. Students will recognize a programming language and demonstrate steps involved in developing an application.

- Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively in teams consisting of individuals with differing interests, gender, global backgrounds and professions.

- Demonstrates ability to exercise professional, ethical responsibility in the use of technology in society.

The department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) offers degrees and certificates in three major areas: Computer Programming, Network Administration and Web Developer.See the respective major sheets for additional information about the specific certificates and degrees.  A grade of “C” or better is required in all certificate, major and major elective courses.

The CIS Computer Programming Certificate and Degree Programs are designed to provide students with skills in computer programming to enable graduates to gain employment as an entry-level programmer. Courses will emphasize skills on how to organize a computer program, and how to program in several different languages such as Java and C++. An Associate in Science Degree and two levels of certificates are offered.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Recognize the components that constitute a computer information system. Identify various hardware, software, data, computer number systems, and procedures.

- Demonstrate understanding of the impact and application of computers in business, government, and social organizations. Students solve common business problems with computer applications and the internet.

- Receive and process written and oral technology related information. Students Interpret technology communication concepts including wired and wireless networks, servers and clients, users interfaces, operating systems, applications, utilities, and programming languages.

- Recognize the influence of the Internet on business and terms relating to the World Wide Web. Students perform the fundamental functions that operating systems and applications software provides. Students demonstrate skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and use of Internet. Students will recognize a programming language and demonstrate steps involved in developing an application.

- Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively in teams consisting of individuals with differing interests, gender, global backgrounds and professions.

- Student demonstrates ability to exercise professional, ethical responsibility in the use of technology in society.

The department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) offers degrees and certificates in three major areas: Computer Programming, Network Administration and Web Developer.See the respective major sheets for additional information about the specific certificates and degrees.  A grade of “C” or better is required in all certificate, major and major elective courses.

The CIS Computer Programming Certificate and Degree Programs are designed to provide students with skills in computer programming to enable graduates to gain employment as an entry-level programmer. Courses will emphasize skills on how to organize a computer program, and how to program in several different languages such as Java and C++. An Associate in Science Degree and two levels of certificates are offered.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Recognize the components that constitute a computer information system. Identify various hardware, software, data, computer number systems, and procedures.

- Demonstrate understanding of the impact and application of computers in business, government, and social organizations. Students solve common business problems with computer applications and the internet.

- Receive and process written and oral technology related information. Students Interpret technology communication concepts including wired and wireless networks, servers and clients, users interfaces, operating systems, applications, utilities, and programming languages. 

- Recognize the influence of the Internet on business and terms relating to the World Wide Web. Students perform the fundamental functions that operating systems and applications software provides. Students demonstrate skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and use of Internet. Students will recognize a programming language and demonstrate steps involved in developing an application.

- Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively in teams consisting of individuals with differing interests, gender, global backgrounds and professions.

- Student demonstrates ability to exercise professional, ethical responsibility in the use of technology in society.

The Business Department offers Associate in Science degrees and certificate programs in three major areas: Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. The degree programs require a total of 60 units; of which, 24 units are selected from General Education areas and the remaining 36 units are selected from a business major concentration. Several levels of certificates are available in each of the three areas of concentration. The certificate programs can be completed without the requirements of General Education. A “C” grade or better is required in all degree and certificate major and major elective courses.

The business programs are designed for students who are planning to begin a business career, preparing to assume positions of responsibility, or planning to operate their own businesses.

Marketing :

In a competitive business environment today, technology comes and goes; however, one skill remains constant—the ability to market. This program is designed for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in one of the most exciting careers in existence. Completion of this program will prepare students to seek employment in marketing and sales in a variety of domestic and international businesses including hi-tech, retail, advertising, and consumer or industrial products. Career options could include Marketing Assistant, Assistant Product Researcher or Retail Sales.

Program Learning Outcomes :

   - Identify the purpose of the business and its functional objectives.

   - Explain the fundamental business structure and basic organizational responsibilities.

   - Apply an understanding and working knowledge of basic business terminologies.

   - Demonstrate familiarity with the basic elements of managing a small business or its components.

   - Describe various business functions in order to prepare for employment in business or to prepare for advancement into upper division course work.

   - Interpret and communicate findings of financial information for management, investors, clients, stakeholders, and other interested users.

   - Demonstrate the basic applications of presentation, advertising, and promotion which emphasize integrated marketing communication to a diverse audience.

   - Practice effective written and oral skills in explaining solutions to practical business problems.

   - Provide an intelligent interpretation of and show proper use of business statements.

   - Explain how legal concepts are sustained by the various laws and regulations affecting businesses, managers, employees, investors, customers, and suppliers.

   - Identify key issues, research relevant data, and show evidence of analytical thinking about possible solutions for business opportunities and problems.

   - Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals of differing interests, genders, orientations, backgrounds, professions and laws in a global environment.

   - Examine the impacts of solutions to economic, ethical, and legal dilemmas presented with working in the international marketplace.

   - Explain the importance of the practice of high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders by all members of the business community.

   - Demonstrate how to develop, recognize, and practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders which maintain equity and implement fair business practices.

   - Analyze the inter-relationship of legal, ethical, social, and philanthropic efforts of a business as it relates to the business products, services and activities.

   - Collect, classify, and record data used to create intelligent information for business decision-making.

   - Show familiarity with applications of technology in the communication and marketing of business products or services.

   - Create and produce documentable solutions to business problems and challenges.

   - Prepare reports and papers consistent with the goals and objectives of marketing communication in a proper format.

The department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) offers degrees and certificates in three major areas: Computer Programming, Network Administration and Web Developer. See the respective major sheets for additional information about the specific certificates and degrees. A grade of “C” or better is required in all certificate, major and major elective courses.

The CIS Network Administration certificate and degree programs are designed to provide students with the necessary skills to gain employment as a network administrator. Most business computers are being connected in networks. The industry needs skilled people to configure, troubleshoot, and maintain these networks. The Network Administration Program is designed to train students to fill these needs. Five certificates and three Associate in Science Degrees specializing in MCSA, MCSA, CCNA, General Networking, and UNIX Networks are offered.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Recognize the components that constitute a computer information system. Identify various hardware, software, data, computer number systems, and procedures.

- Demonstrate understanding of the impact and application of computers in business, government, and social organizations. Students solve common business problems with computer applications and the internet.

- Receive and process written and oral technology related information. Students Interpret technology communication concepts including wired and wireless networks, servers and clients, users interfaces, operating systems, applications, utilities, and programming languages.

- Recognize the influence of the Internet on business and terms relating to the World Wide Web. Students perform the fundamental functions that operating systems and applications software provides. Students demonstrate skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and use of Internet. Students will recognize a programming language and demonstrate steps involved in developing an application.

- Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively in teams consisting of individuals with differing interests, gender, global backgrounds and professions.

- Demonstrates ability to exercise professional, ethical responsibility in the use of technology in society.

The Business Department offers Associate in Science degrees and certificate programs in three major areas: Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. The degree programs require a total of 60 units; of which, 24 units are selected from General Education areas and the remaining 36 units are selected from a business major concentration. Several levels of certificates are available in each of the three areas of concentration. The certificate programs can be completed without the requirements of General Education. A “C” grade or better is required in all degree and certificate major and major elective courses.

The business programs are designed for students who are planning to begin a business career, preparing to assume positions of responsibility, or planning to operate their own businesses.

Marketing :

In a competitive business environment today, technology comes and goes; however, one skill remains constant—the ability to market. This program is designed for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in one of the most exciting careers in existence. Completion of this program will prepare students to seek employment in marketing and sales in a variety of domestic and international businesses including hi-tech, retail, advertising, and consumer or industrial products. Career options could include: Marketing Assistant, Assistant Product Researcher or Retail Sales.

Program Learning Outcomes :

   - Identify the purpose of business and its functional objectives.

   - Explain fundamental business structure and basic organizational responsibilities.

   - Apply an understanding and working knowledge of basic business terminologies.

   - Demonstrate familiarity with basic elements of managing a small business or its components.

  - Describe various business functions in order to prepare for employment in business or to prepare for advancement into upper division course work.

   - Interpret and communicate findings of financial information for management, investors, clients, stakeholders, and other interested users.

   - Demonstrate the basic applications of presentation, advertising, and promotion which emphasize integrated marketing communication to a diverse audience.

   - Practice effective written and oral skills in explaining solutions to practical business problems.

   - Provide an intelligent interpretation of and show a proper use of business statements.

   - Explain how legal concepts are sustained by the various laws and regulations affecting business, managers, employees, investors, customers, and suppliers.

   - Identify key issues, research relevant data, and show evidence of analytical thinking about possible solution for business opportunities and problems.

   - Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals of differing interests, genders, orientations, backgrounds, professions and laws in a global environment.

   - Examine the impacts of solutions to economic, ethical, and legal dilemmas presented with working in the international marketplace.

   - Explain the importance of the practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders by all members of the business community.

   - Demonstrate how to develop, recognize, and practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders which maintain equity and implement fair business practices.

   - Analyze the inter-relationship of legal, ethical, social, and philanthropic efforts of a business as it relates to the business products, services and activities.

   - Collect, classify, and record data used to create intelligent information for business decision making.

   - Show familiarity with applications of technology in the communication and marketing of business products or services.

   - Create and produce documentable solutions to business problems and challenges.

   - Prepare reports and papers consistent with the goals and objectives of marketing communication in a proper format.

The Business Department offers Associate in Science degrees and certificate programs in three major areas: Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. The degree programs require a total of 60 units; of which, 24 units are selected from General Education areas and the remaining 36 units are selected from a business major concentration. Several levels of certificates are available in each of the three areas of concentration. The certificate programs can be completed without the requirements of General Education. A “C” grade or better is required in all degree and certificate major and major elective courses.

The business programs are designed for students who are planning to begin a business career, preparing to assume positions of responsibility, or planning to operate their own businesses.

This program is designed with consideration of the skills in management and supervision in today’s ever-changing business environment. Students are introduced to a variety of subjects including fundamentals of management, marketing, advertising, human relations, leadership, and international business.

Program Learning Outcomes:

   - Identify the purpose of business and its functional objectives.

   - Explain fundamental business structure and basic organizational responsibilities.

   - Apply an understanding and working knowledge of basic business terminologies.

   - Demonstrate familiarity with basic elements of managing a small business or its components.

   - Describe various business functions in order to prepare for employment in business or to prepare for advancement into upper division course work.

   - Interpret and communicate findings of financial information for management, investors, clients, stakeholders, and other interested users.

   - Demonstrate the basic applications of presentation, advertising, and promotion which emphasize integrated marketing communication to a diverse audience.

   - Practice effective written and oral skills in explaining solutions to practical business problems.

   - Provide an intelligent interpretation of and show a proper use of business statements.

   - Explain how legal concepts are sustained by the various laws and regulations affecting business, managers, employees, investors, customers, and suppliers.

   - Identify key issues, research relevant data, and show evidence of analytical thinking about possible solution for business opportunities and problems.

   - Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals of differing interests, genders, orientations, backgrounds, professions and laws in a global environment.

   - Examine the impacts of solutions to economic, ethical, and legal dilemmas presented with working in the international marketplace.

   - Explain the importance of the practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders by all members of the business community.

   - Demonstrate how to develop, recognize, and practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders which maintain equity and implement fair business practices.

   - Analyze the inter-relationship of legal, ethical, social, and philanthropic efforts of a business as it relates to the business products, services and activities.

   - Collect, classify, and record data used to create intelligent information for business decision making.

   - Show familiarity with applications of technology in the communication and marketing of business products or services.

   - Create and produce documentable solutions to business problems and challenges.

   - Prepare reports and papers consistent with the goals and objectives of marketing communication in a proper format.

The Business Department offers Associate in Science degrees and certificate programs in three major areas: Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. The degree programs require a total of 60 units; of which, 24 units are selected from General Education areas and the remaining 36 units are selected from a business major concentration. Several levels of certificates are available in each of the three areas of concentration. The certificate programs can be completed without the requirements of General Education. A “C” grade or better is required in all degree and certificate major and major elective courses.

The business programs are designed for students who are planning to begin a business career, preparing to assume positions of responsibility, or planning to operate their own businesses.

This program is designed with consideration of the skills in management and supervision in today’s ever-changing business environment. Students are introduced to a variety of subjects including fundamentals of management, marketing, advertising, human relations, leadership, and international business.

Program Learning Outcomes:

   - Identify the purpose of business and its functional objectives.

   - Explain fundamental business structure and basic organizational responsibilities.

   - Apply an understanding and working knowledge of basic business terminologies.

   - Demonstrate familiarity with basic elements of managing a small business or its components.

   - Describe various business functions in order to prepare for employment in business or to prepare for advancement into upper division course work.

   - Interpret and communicate findings of financial information for management, investors, clients, stakeholders, and other interested users.

   - Demonstrate the basic applications of presentation, advertising, and promotion which emphasize integrated marketing communication to a diverse audience.

   - Practice effective written and oral skills in explaining solutions to practical business problems.

   - Provide an intelligent interpretation of and show a proper use of business statements.

   - Explain how legal concepts are sustained by the various laws and regulations affecting business, managers, employees, investors, customers, and suppliers.

   - Identify key issues, research relevant data, and show evidence of analytical thinking about possible solution for business opportunities and problems.

   - Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals of differing interests, genders, orientations, backgrounds, professions and laws in a global environment.

   - Examine the impacts of solutions to economic, ethical, and legal dilemmas presented with working in the international marketplace.

   - Explain the importance of the practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders by all members of the business community.

   - Demonstrate how to develop, recognize, and practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders which maintain equity and implement fair business practices.

   - Analyze the inter-relationship of legal, ethical, social, and philanthropic efforts of a business as it relates to the business products, services and activities.

   - Collect, classify, and record data used to create intelligent information for business decision making.

   - Show familiarity with applications of technology in the communication and marketing of business products or services.

   - Create and produce documentable solutions to business problems and challenges.

   - Prepare reports and papers consistent with the goals and objectives of marketing communication in a proper format.

San José City College offers an Associate in Science (AS) in CNC Machining and three certificates: CNC Machine Operator, Entry Level Machinist, and CNC, CAD/CAM Machinist. Successful completion of program prepares the graduate for entry into the machinist trade and positions in industry requiring technical skill and understanding of precision metalworking. Most courses applying to degree or certificate have basic language/math requirements and/or course prerequisites. A grade of “C” or better is required in all major, certificate and major elective courses.

Program Learning Outcomes :

   - Demonstrate the proper use of machine tools, methods, recognition of different type of materials; and follow safety practices and procedures used in the industry.

   - Demonstrate understanding of machine technology vocabulary, and be able to apply concepts in a practical manner. Students will solve problems related to set up applications.

   - Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, ANSI specifications, shop drawings, and communicate with various groups the practical application of such interpretations.

   - Apply and use new technologies that emerge in this changing field.