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Associate of Arts in Information Systems

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What You Will Learn
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Gain a Skill You Can Take Anywhere with an Associate in Information Systems

Take part in shaping our world of business technology by learning in-demand skills in information systems! You can further your education and jumpstart your career through Liberty University’s 100% online A.A. in Information Systems degree.

Our online Associate of Arts in Information Systems degree is designed to give you foundational training in application programming, cyber-security, and business information systems. Technology is a part of every industry so a degree in information systems will help open the door to many new roles as you work toward a bachelor’s degree. Our online classes will give you the skills to specialize in many areas, such as business strategy, systems design, and technology development.

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Because the world of business technology is continually evolving, it is crucial to obtain skills that can be applied to various settings. Our professors are experienced business and IT professionals who will ensure you learn relevant, applicable skills rooted in Christian principles that will help you stand out as a model of biblical values in many industry roles. An A.A. in Information Systems will help prepare you for an exciting, ever-evolving career in technology and open the door to earning a bachelor’s degree from a Christian worldview. Become part of our mission to Train Champions for Christ and apply today!

What Will You Learn in Our A.A. in Information Systems?

  • Learn how to program a wide variety of software application
  • Develop database systems management skills and expertise
  • Understand the movement of technology and the regulations behind it
  • Discover cybersecurity concepts and breakthroughs in data security

Liberty’s A.A. in Information Systems program will give you the necessary foundational skills for success. With the variety of practical skills and knowledge you will develop in our online associate degree program, you can enter many career fields while you further develop your skills with a bachelor’s degree. Liberty will help you get the training you need to get started on the path to a rewarding career!

You may also be interested in exploring our associate degree in business administration or our bachelor’s degrees in information systems or information technology.

Career Opportunities for A.A. in Information Systems Graduates

  • Consulting
  • Data administration
  • Data networking
  • Information systems management
  • Software development
  • Systems integration

Benefits of the Associate of Arts in Information Systems

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online AA in Information Systems degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • You can complete our online associate degree in information systems in as little as 1.5 years!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training
60

Credit Hours

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

May 13, 2024

Accreditation

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“In the times in which we’re living today, Liberty University’s mission, the mission of training up a generation of Champions for Christ in literally every occupation, has never been more important.”

FORMER VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE

Experience That Matters to You

As an accredited Christian college with a 7,000-acre campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University offers you an education that is both academically challenging and rooted in a biblical worldview.

At Liberty, you’ll benefit from 35+ years of learning, growing, adapting, and innovating for the distance learner — and more than a decade of researching the needs of the online student. You can be confident that we’ve taken the time to learn what’s important to you.

And what’s that?

  • Affordability
  • Accessibility
  • Academic Quality

These important factors challenged us to find new financial solutions, get ahead of industry trends, and blaze trails into cutting-edge career fields — and it’s paid off. That’s the difference experience makes.

 

Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America and recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.

Why Choose Liberty University?

Enjoy Flexible Courses

Choose from a wide variety of programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level, most of which are 100% online*. With an 8-week format and 8 start dates per year, it’s easy to fit your courses around your schedule!

* Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

Maximize Your Time

Start and finish your degree faster! Liberty requires no standardized testing for admission, and you can transfer previous course credit — transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree and up to 50% of a master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree — or discover how your life, career, or military experience may count toward your college degree.

Grow in Your Faith

All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, and our faculty see themselves as mentors. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ — we’re committed to championing you as you study to go further in your field, become a leader in your industry, or start a new career.

Access Academic Support

Throughout your educational journey, you will have access to academic resources that will aid in the completion of your degree. Services include our online library, writing center, tutoring, study aids, IT assistance, 30+ tutorial videos, live webinars, and personalized help from our academic advising team.

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Why We’re Nonprofit

As a nonprofit (not-for-profit) university, Liberty is in the business of training skilled professionals to make a difference in the world – not gaining profit, revenue, or producing dividends for shareholders. In keeping with our commitment to your education, we invest our resources back into degree programs and into your student experience.

While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university and has not increased tuition for 9 straight years. Lower tuition means less student loan debt for students.

For Liberty University, nonprofit is more than a status; it is a valuable opportunity to invest in the lives of students who will go out and impact the world.

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Financing Options

Financial Aid

Nearly 80% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid. Virginia residents may qualify for additional aid — learn more!

Corporate Tuition Assistance

Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you pay only a portion of your balance up front. You submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay the remaining balance for your classes.

Tuition Discounts

Qualified military service members, veterans, and their spouses can receive up to 55% off their tuition rate for eligible programs!

Contact one of our Admissions Counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.

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