Business Administration, Management Information Systems Concentration, A.A.

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Program Director: Marlene Titus · Phone: 410-386-8445 · Email: mtitus@carrollcc.edu

The Associate of Arts degree program in Business Administration, Management Information Systems Concentration, prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution to continue their studies in business administration, management information systems, and related fields. Challenging coursework with a focus on writing and critical thinking skills provides a solid basis for students to become engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders in their chosen fields.

Degree Requirements

Associate of Arts, Business Administration, Management Information Systems Concentration, Degree
Recommended Course Sequence: 60 Credits

Fall

ENGL 101 - College Writing (Fall, Spring and Summer)
BUAD 101 - Introduction to Business (Fall and Spring)
ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting (Fall, Spring & Summer)
CIS 101 - Intro. to Computer Information Systems
COMM 105 - Introduction to Speech Communication

Spring

ENGL 102 - Writing About Literature - Diversity
ECON 100 - Principles of Micro Economics
ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting (Fall Spring and Summer)
CIS 105 - Intro to Object-Oriented Programming (Fall Spring & Summer)
MGMT 201 - Principles of Management (Fall and Spring)

Fall

Spring

Diversity General Education
- Diversity
General Education Electives
CIS 148 - Intro. to SQL & Database Design (Fall)
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education
Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses, as necessary to meet the 60 credit degree total.

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
Prepare basic accounting documentation.
Develop a simple business and marketing plan.
Explain the process and functions of management of a business organization.
Employ fundamental software applications for everyday business tasks.
Summarize the computer databases, networks, and computer security for information systems commonly used in business organizations.

Student Notices

The following courses are required for this concentration; some courses fulfill General Education requirements: ACCT 101 , ACCT 102 , BUAD 101 , CIS 101 , CIS 105 , CIS 137 , CIS 148 , COMM 105 , ECON 100 , ECON 102 , and MGMT 201 .

Diversity requirement: take ENGL 102 and an additional Diversity General Education course.

Business majors with a 3.200 GPA may be eligible for membership in the business honor society, Alpha Beta Gamma.

Disclosure Regarding Programs for Professional Licensure or Certification

Some programs at Carroll Community College (CCC) are designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional licensure or certification that is required for employment in an occupation.

If you are an out-of-state student seeking professional licensure in a state other than Maryland and you are taking a course or program leading to professional licensure or certification, CCC currently does not guarantee that the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure or certification anywhere other than Maryland. We encourage all students, especially out-of-state students, to contact the appropriate state (or District of Columbia or U.S. territory) licensing board or agency where you intend to work to familiarize yourself with the state educational, licensing, and/or certification requirements.