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Associate of Computer Information Systems

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, 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

Official high school transcript and graduation certificate (or equivalent)
English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
ITEP 3.4) or MVCC online placement test
Financial sponsor form with bank statement for one year
Immunization records. Selective health programmes add GPA
Prerequisite and test requirements on their own pages.

Accepted academic background

Official high school transcript and graduation certificate (or equivalent) for admission, Any higher-education documents also submitted for consideration.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Health Records.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline. Complete the free online MVCC application and pay the 250 USD enrollment processing fee (applied to tuition). Submit the official high school transcript and graduation certificate (with translation if needed)
Passport copy
Financial sponsor form with a bank statement covering one year
MMR immunization records. Show English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5 or iTEP 4) or take the online English and maths placement tests. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$9,250 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Utica Campus
Faculty or school	School of STEM
Department	Computer Information Systems
Teaching language	English
Credit value	65,60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
171 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.