Official Title of Major: Management Information Systems Transfer, A.S.

Award: Associates of Science degree, A.S.

Code: AS.CIS.MGT-INFO-SYS

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