Management Information Systems Transfer Pathway (AA)

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KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM

Management Information Systems focuses on business applications of computing, including analysis, development, implementation, evaluation, and management. The degree is designed to prepare students for careers in business and industry in which utilization of information systems is a major responsibility of the individual. This program has a foundation in the business curriculum. Employment opportunities include banking, management, purchasing, marketing, personnel, sales, and information technology.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

PROGRAM MAP - Management Information Systems (AA)

Pathway Code: MISS

Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)

Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas System-wide General Education Core.

Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)

Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway.

ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II (T►) 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►) 3 hour(s)
MTH4420 - College Algebra (T►) 3 hour(s)

Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s) . (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS).

NASELEC - Natural Science Lab Elective 5 hour(s)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Social Science Elective(s) . (ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, SOC).

SOCELEC - Social Science Elective 3 hour(s)
ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics (T►) 3 hour(s)

Arts & Humanities (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Humanities Elective(s) . (ART, COM, ENG, FOL, HIS, LIT, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

One course should be a Fine Arts Appreciation course in Art, Music or Theatre.

HUMARTS - Humanities Fine Arts Elective 3 hour(s)
HUMELEC - Humanities Elective 3 hour(s)

Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)

To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved electives applicable to the transfer pathway.

Recommended courses for this pathway:

ECO6114 - Principles of Microeconomics (T►) 3 hour(s)
MTH4432 - Calculus for Business & Economics (T►) 3 hour(s)

Pathway Electives (27 hours)*

The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of Pathway Electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. In addition to the recommended transfer electives, PSY6720 - First Year Experience (FYE) is highly recommended as an elective for students enrolled in this pathway. The following are recommended pathway electives for transfer.

CAP1516 - Computer Applications (T►) 3 hour(s)
BUS1311 - Introduction to Business (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
BUS1420 - Introduction to Management (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
MTH4423 - Elementary Statistics (T►) 3 hour(s)
MTH4424 - Elementary Statistics Lab Using Excel 1 hour(s)
ACC1150 - Principles of Accounting I (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
ACC1160 - Principles of Accounting II (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
ACC1165 - Managerial Accounting (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
Complete an additional 6 hours of coursework from the list of Computer Programming Electives
- Computer Programming Elective(s) 3 hour(s)
- Computer Programming Elective(s) 3 hour(s)
PSY6720 - First Year Experience 1 hour(s) (Recommended Elective)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.