This program prepares students to administer Apple macOS X operating systems.

Computer Information Systems (CIS) provides students with a broad background in the application of computers to the emerging needs of business and industry. CIS programs of study prepare students for entry-level positions in computer programming, systems analysis, database programming, help desk, computer operations and network management, information systems management, and sales and technical information positions.

The Department offers degrees and certificates as well as entry-level and advanced Skills Competency Awards.

The Department participates in a variety of industry partnerships, including the Microsoft Imagine Academy, VMware Academy, Citrix Academy, Oracle Academy, AWS Academy, and is a CompTIA Academy Partner. It offers certification preparation classes on behalf of these vendors.

The Department also provides introductory courses (electives) for students in programs campus-wide.

Planning a Program of Study

Students are advised to see a college counselor and a departmental instructor in planning a program of study. Factors to be considered in the plan:

1. Academic goals (i.e., occupational degree, transfer, or certificate programs).
2. Career and occupational goals (i.e., programmer, operations analyst, technical support, sales).

SBCC offers a Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG). A TAG is a contractual agreement between the student, SBCC, and specific four-year colleges or universities. This includes six University of California ( *UC) institutions, six California State Institutions (CSU), seven California private institutions, nine out-of-state institutions, as well as Honors Transfer Agreements with ten institutions and 8 CSUs without campus impaction. Students must enroll in the TAG program and work with a TAG advisor.