Computer Systems Analysis
Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Systems · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The certificate in Computer Systems Analysis prepares students for careers as Systems Analysts, or as software developers with duties in analysis and design. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. It provides a “merit badge” certification of a skill set needed in a vital career field. See a counselor for more information.
Career Opportunities
There are numerous opportunities for workers with these skills as Systems Analysts doing this work exclusively. These are also career-enhancing skills for programmers, software engineers, and computer systems developers.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of systems analysis and design, life cycle of systems design, iterative, and waterfall development processes, object oriented analysis and design.
- Analyze and articulate economic, ethical, cultural, and legal issues and their feasibilities among alternative solutions.
- Utilize algorithms to collect information while using a variety of techniques to convey proposed solution characteristics to stakeholders.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements (13-14 units): | 13-14 | |
| CIS 1 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 4 |
| orCIS 5 | Introduction to Computer Science | 5 |
| CIS 6 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 5 |
| orCIS 61 | Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs | 5 |
| CIS 36A | Java Programming Language I | 4 |
| orCIS 25 | Object Oriented Programming Using C++ | 4 |
| Electives: Choose 7 units minimum (7 units) | 7 | |
| BNK/F 56 | Bank Management | 3 |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 5 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 24 | Computerized Accounting Principles | 3 |
| BUS 76 | E-Commerce/Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CIS 1 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 4 |
| CIS 5 | Introduction to Computer Science | 5 |
| CIS 6 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 5 |
| CIS 20 | Microcomputer Assembly Language | 4 |
| CIS 25 | Object Oriented Programming Using C++ | 4 |
| CIS 25B | C++ Programming Language II | 4 |
| CIS 27 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
| CIS 36A | Java Programming Language I | 4 |
| CIS 36B | Java Programming Language II | 4 |
| CIS 61 | Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs | 5 |
| CIS 62 | Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 98 | Database Programming with SQL | 4 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| GRART 115 | Website Design | 3 |
| M/SVN 82 | Essentials of Managerial Communications | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PHIL 10 | Logic | 3 |
| Total Units: | 20-21 | |