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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

Information Systems Management, A.A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus

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Program Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of basic programming concepts.

Demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of basic network topologies and network security.

Demonstrate an understanding of IT business environments.

Demonstrate professional and effective communication skills.

Additional Information

Specific computer requirements are necessary to complete coursework assignments. For more information, visit the program’s website.

This is a suggested sample course sequence. Please get in touch with your program advisor regarding your academic plans.

First Year - Fall Semester: 15 Credits

ENGL 1150 - Composition I 3 Credits
ISTC 1015 - Supporting Business Applications 3 Credits
ISTC 1030 - Operating Systems I 3 Credits
ISTC 1045 - Network Systems I: Introduction to Networking 3 Credits
ISTC 1300 - Introduction to Programming 3 Credits ^†

First Year - Spring Semester: 17 Credits

ISTC 1001 - Introduction to Information Systems Management 2 Credits ^†
ISTC 1010 - Microcomputer Maintenance 3 Credits
ISTC 1033 - Operating Systems II 3 Credits
ISTC 1050 - Database Systems 3 Credits
ISTC 1061 - Introduction to IT Security 3 Credits
ISTC 1100 - Business Communication 3 Credits ^†

Second Year - Fall Semester: 18 Credits

COMS 1020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
ISTC 1230 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credits
ISTC 2035 - Operating Systems III 3 Credits
ISTC 2066 - Firewalls 3 Credits
General Elective (any MnTC Goal 1-10) 6 Credits

Second Year - Spring Semester: 19 Credits

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Financial Accounting I 4 Credits
ISTC 2040 - Database Management 3 Credits
ISTC 2100 - Project Management 3 Credits
or
ISTC 2970 - Internship 3 Credits
ISTC 2150 - Virtualization, Storage, and Cloud Technologies 3 Credits
MATS 1251 - Statistics 4 Credits
or
MATS 1240 - Quantitative Reasoning 4 Credits
or
MATS 1300 - College Algebra 4 Credits
or
PHIL 1250 - Introduction to Logic 3 Credits *
Technical Elective (any ISTC) 3 Credits

Total Program Requirements: 69

^† Course only offered once a year. Please see faculty advisor for schedule.

* PHIL 1250 is 3 credits. MATS 1251 , MATS 1240 & MATS 1300 are 4 credits. Students who complete MATS 1251 , MATS 1240 , or MATS 1300 will get 1 credit towards their General Elective total.

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