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Diploma in Information Systems

This course of study focuses on the acquisition of information systems knowledge and skills. The diploma in information systems program is designed for individuals seeking computer skills at information systems colleges to increase their job opportunities in their current careers or to pursue new careers. The information systems diploma program also is advantageous to students desiring early entry into the job market, preparing students for entry-level computer positions.

The basic requirement for admission to the information systems diploma program is a high school diploma or its equivalency.

Emphasis

The diploma program requires students to take twelve information systems courses. Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing an emphasis in:

  • Computer Security

  • Database Developer

  • Database Management

  • Homeland Security and Information Systems

  • Internetworking Technology

  • Networking

  • Programming

  • Security Administration

  • Web Development

Also available: Associate in Arts in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Executive Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, Master of Science in Information Systems, Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems

Program Information

Program Length

Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 4.5 years.
The applicable U.S. Department of Education regulation does not permit the disclosure of the on-time graduation rate or median debt amounts for this program.
Note: The applicable U.S. Department of Education regulation does not permit the disclosure of the on-time graduation rate or median debt amounts for this program.

Program Costs

Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at http://www.strayer.edu/tuition_and_fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current part-time tuition rates, are $21,135, and at current full-time tuition rates, are $20,055. The tuition and fees for the entire program for all Tennessee students are $21,135. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $1,800. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.

Occupations

The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.
Title O*Net Link SOC Code
Computer and Information Systems Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3021.00

11-3021.00
Computer and Information Scientists, Research http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1011.00

15-1011.00
Software Developers, Systems Software http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1133.00

15-1133.00
Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.01

15-1199.01
Web Administrators http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.03

15-1199.03
Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.04

15-1199.04
Geographic Information Systems Technicians http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.05

15-1199.05
Database Architects http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.06

15-1199.06
Data Warehousing Specialists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.07

15-1199.07
Business Intelligence Analysts http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.08

15-1199.08
Search Marketing Strategists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.10

15-1199.10
Document Management Specialists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.12

15-1199.12
Computer Science Teachers Postsecondary http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1021.00

25-1021.00