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Associate of Science (A.S.) in Information Systems and Business Analytics

The Associate of Science in Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) program consists of courses that prepare graduates to manipulate computer systems, but also possess the critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills expected in today's competitive job market.

For many students, the AS in ISBA has served as a stepping stone toward four-year degrees, either in Information Technology or in other Business fields. For other students, this degree has opened the door to careers as technicians in businesses and other organizations around the region.

Coursework for the AS degree is intended to provide the student with an introduction to the various MIS technical areas necessary to enter employment at the operations level of information systems departments. In addition, the student receives a well-rounded general education and basic Business background.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career Development Plan

Complete your Handshake profile. This will help you find jobs, internships, volunteer work, and other opportunities to build your resume and make you more marketable.
Develop a resume and make an appointment with Career Services to review. Once it is completed, upload your resume into your Handshake profile.
Look at the career options listed on "What Can I Do With This Major?" This link will provide you some examples of what you can do with certain degrees.
Join a student organization. This will help you become involved on campus and looks great on a resume.
Start building and maintaining your career portfolio in Handshake and the Reflection portfolio.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

For undergraduate, freshmen students:

The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 2.3/4.0 on secondary/high school work.
For undergraduate, transfer or transient students:
The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 2.0/4.0 on post-secondary/university/college work
For undergraduate, post-degree students
The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 2.0/4.0 on post-secondary/university/college work

English Proficiency Type

IELTS (5.5)

TOEFL-Internet Based (61)

PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) (43)

Duolingo (110)

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Arkansas State University

Jonesboro , Arkansas ,United States