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Associate of Computer Information Systems

Peralta Community College District - College of Alameda

Alameda, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Degree in business-oriented computing, Systems and databases.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Computer Information Systems can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
Apply programming and data practices
Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Programmer
Web administrator
Helpdesk specialist
Systems analyst
Database administrator
Network engineer

Curriculum

120 credits: 60 general education
45 computer information systems major core
15 open electives. A semester-long team project is among the outcomes. Faculty advise on internships and cooperative education
A 2026-27 sequence map is published.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with complete transcripts translated into English
500-Word essay
Bank statement of 25
970 USD
Immunisation and TB record
Passport
English evidence (TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89 for direct entry
Otherwise ESOL placement).

Accepted academic background

Proof of completion of secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts, Translated into English), College transcripts if any, Bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-Word essay, Immunisation and TB document, Passport bio page, 50 USD application fee.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Computer Information Systems. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,229 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	College of Alameda
Faculty or school	Health, Science and Technology
Department	Department of Computing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Peralta Community College District - College of Alameda scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.