Bachelor in Information Systems

A pass mark in your High School Certificate
A good standard of English (IELTS 5.0 or a recognized equivalent).

With the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program of the American STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / Empire State University, with a major in Information Systems and with studies entirely at New York College in Greece, students will be able to:

• Have an in-depth knowledge of Systems Analysis, Digital Communications, Database Systems, E-Commerce and Web Design, Object Oriented Programming (in Java and/or Visual Basic), as well as a basic understanding of Microprocessor Design and Programming Language Design.
• Analyze, implement and manage computer systems in terms of both technical and management aspects.
• Understand and apply the theories and principles of systems design at an applied level, i.e. in real hardware and software projects.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK/ ESU, U.S.A.
The STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK is the largest university in the United States with 64 campuses and 400,000 students. Empire State University is one of the 64 colleges and universities of the STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK with approximately 20,000 students. New York College has a franchise agreement in accordance with the laws of the Greek Ministry of Education and the degree you will receive at the end of your studies is awarded by the University itself.

Careers
Information Systems graduates, apart from sound technical knowledge, acquire managerial skills necessary for implementing and managing contemporary Information Systems. They may be employed as computer systems analysts, software engineering, TI sales professionals, computer systems managers, IT consultants and more. Combining computing knowledge and management specialisation, Information Systems graduates are a primary choice of many employers in all areas of the service sector in the contemporary private or public organisation. Our Computer Science graduates have found jobs in systems programming, telecommunications management, software engineering, IT project management, MIS systems design, E-commerce management, IT consultancy and more.

WHY TO CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the American STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / Empire State University.
• The world-renowned STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK is the largest university in the United States, with 64 campuses and 400,000 students in academic (undergraduate or graduate) programs.
• Given that the US have emerged as the post-war Leading Power in Information Technology, it is practically useful for students, who want to pursue a career in that field, to obtain a degree from an American University.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, necessary for sound business and personal decision making, required in both the technical and managerial fields.
• Numerical and quantitative data analysis skills, including data analysis and interpretation, as well as sufficient knowledge of mathematics, which is essential for IT professionals.
• Effective use of communication and information technology for business applications.
• Self-awareness, respect and sensitivity to diversity - elements absolutely necessary in the globalized world of IT.