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Planner for Management Information Systems Transfer (A.S.)


Official Title of Major: Management Information Systems Transfer, A.S.
(Note: Program is currently pending MHEC approval.)

Award: Associates of Science degree, A.S.

Code: Contact Registrar’s Office

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Department of Computer Information Systems

Purpose: This transfer program provides a solid foundation in the management of information systems for students who either want to transfer to a four-year university or enter the job market as an entry-level Information Technology Specialist.  Students who have already selected a transfer college/university should consult with the Computer Information Systems Academic Chair to plan their program and to keep abreast of program changes and updates to the articulation agreements between Anne Arundel Community College and the transfer institutions.

Range of Occupations:

  • Computer Systems Administrator
  • IT Manager
  • Information Security Analyst
  • IT Operations Manager
  • IT Service Management Specialist
  • Manager, IT Service Management

Additional Degree Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in each Management Information Systems Transfer course requirement.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Susanne Markowski

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1  
3 credit hours    
Mathematics GER  
3 credit hours    
Wellness General Education Requirement  
Students must satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the Biological and Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science, or Wellness general education requirement.
3 credit hours    
Technology General Education Requirement
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology  OR
CTP 103 - Theories and Applications of Digital Technology  OR
CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials  OR
CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design  
Students with technical expertise beyond the level of these courses should meet with the Computer Information Systems Department Chair.
3-4 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2  
3 credit hours    
Arts and Humanities GER
CTP 194 - Ethics and the Information Age  
3 credit hours    
CTA 105 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 1   3 credit hours    
CTA 108 - Service Management Foundation   3 credit hours    
CTA 120 - Help Desk Concepts   3 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTA 205 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 2  
3 credit hours    
CTA 208 - Advanced Service Management  
3 credit hours    
CTP 200 - Systems Analysis and Design  
4 credit hours    
CTA 106 - Introduction to Project Management  
3 credit hours    
Social and Behavioral Sciences GER  
Students must satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the Biological and Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science, or Wellness general education requirement.
3 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTA 215 - Management Information Systems  
3 credit hours    
Social and Behavioral Sciences GER  
3 credit hours    
Arts and Humanities GER  
3 credit hours    
Biological and Physical Sciences GER  
Students must satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the Biological and Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science, or Wellness general education requirement.
7 credit hours    
Elective if needed
CTA 114 - Fundamentals of Microsoft Excel  OR STM 213 - Professional Skills for STEM  recommended.
1 credit hour