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

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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 (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Mathematics General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
Wellness General Education Requirement Students must satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the Biological and Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or Wellness general education requirement.	3 credit hours
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology OR CTA 103 - Computer Technology and Artificial Intelligence OR CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials OR CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design (Technology General Education Requirement) Students with technical expertise beyond the level of these courses should meet with the Computer Information Systems Department Chair.	3-4 credit hours
Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
CTP 194 - Ethics and the Information Age (Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
CTA 105 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 1	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Lab Sciences General Education Requirement Students must satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a Biological and Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or Wellness general education requirement.	4 credit hours
CTA 120 - Help Desk Concepts	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement Students must satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a Biological and Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or Wellness general education requirement.	3 credit hours
CTA 205 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 2	3 credit hours
CTA 203 - Technical Communication	3 credit hours
CTP 200 - Systems Analysis and Design	4 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement Students must satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a Biological and Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, 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 General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
Electives CTA 106 - Introduction to Project Management CTA 108 - Service Management Foundation CTA 208 - Advanced Service Management CTA 124 - Software Testing for Quality Assurance CTA 224 - Agile Testing BPA 111 - Introduction to Business BPA 120 - Small Business Management CTS 110 - Network Essentials CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals CTA 114 - Fundamentals of Microsoft Excel STM 213 - Professional Skills for STEM	6-7 credit hours

Transferring Credits

Four-year institutions may accept up to 60 transfer credits or more. Please work with an Academic and Transfer advisor to determine the maximum number of credits you may transfer. Your advisor will assist you in understanding the four-year institution’s transfer credit policies, active articulation agreements, and the opportunity to transfer credits that are not an AACC degree requirement. For more information, contact your AACC Academic and Transfer advisor and visit the Transfer Partners webpage.

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