HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM PLANNING SHEET 2015-2016
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
NAME________________________________
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCES DEGREE ● Option In Business Administration
Required Courses
Req’d
Credit
3
ACCT 102 or ECON 102 (GB)
3
BA 101 (GI)
3
BA 109
3
CIS 102 (GI)
3
CIS 111 OR CIS 205 OR CIS119 OR
CSI 131
4
CIS 115
3
CIS 203
3
CIS 207 OR CIS 221 OR CSI 132
4
ECON 101 (GB)
3
ENG 101 (GE)
3
MATH ELECTIVE (GM)
Trans.
Credit
Mil./Test
Credit
Remaining Requirements/
Comments
3
MATH ELECTIVE (GM)
4
ARTS/HUMANITIES ELEC (GH)
3
ARTS/HUMANITIES ELEC (GH)
3
BEHAV/SOC SCI ELEC (GB)
(OTHER THAN ECONOMICS)
3
BIO/PHYS LAB SCI ELEC (GL)
4
BIO/PHYS SCI ELEC (GS)
3
GENERAL ELECTIVE
1
PHYS ED ELEC
1
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT
TOTAL
60
TOTAL CREDITS
REMAINING FOR DEGREE:
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR CATALOG PROGRAM INFORMATION AND SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS.
Prepared by________________________________________________Date____________________________________
It is the student’s responsibility to APPLY FOR GRADUATION (degree or certificate) by the published deadlines:
March 1 for May graduation; June 1 for August graduation; and October 1 for December graduation.
ACCT 101
HCC
Credit
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCES DEGREE – OPTION IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
2015 - 2016
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT - OPTION IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Award: Associate of Sciences Degree – Option in Business Administration
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
No. of credits required: 60
Recommended Course Sequence
For more information: Contact A.C.Chapin, 443-412-2136,
First Semester
achapin@harford.edu; John Mayhorne, 443-412-2382,
BA 101
Introduction to Business
jmayhorne@harford.edu; or Advising, Career, and Transfer Services, 443CIS 102
Introduction to Information Sciences
412-2301.
ENG 101
English Composition
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Information Systems Management emphasizes business, organizational and
management concepts as well as computer technology skills. Coursework in
areas such as business fundamentals, accounting, finance, marketing,
production, management, computer programming, systems analysis and
design, database concepts, and management and data communications are
typical for a degree in ISM. Students learn how to analyze, design and
implement information systems that will provide managers with the
information needed to make operational and strategic decisions for large and
small companies.
PROGRAM GOALS
Information Systems Management is a transfer program focusing on the use
of computers in business. Students who successfully complete the
Information Systems Management degree will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Analyze the use of commercial software applications, hardware,
networks, programming, and other technologies including
databases in information systems at a basic level of competence.
Use, maintain and modify existing information systems.
Design and implement new information systems.
Demonstrate the skills to work in a business environment including
working in teams, project management, and professional and
effective communication with a wider audience.
Achieve the necessary level of competence in the subject to
continue studying Information Systems at a four-year institution.
TRANSFER INFORMATION
This program provides the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in
Information Systems Management. After completion of the program, students
are prepared to transfer to a four-year institution and specialize in Information
Systems Management. Students have numerous opportunities for transfer.
Interested students should contact academic advising or program faculty.
Semester Total
Second Semester
Homeland Security and Cyber-Security continue to gain increased emphasis
for our nation’s security. This degree program provides the foundation for
students preparing for these challenging and critical careers.
13
Credits
BA 109
Principles of Management
CIS 115
Fundamentals of Programming
ECON 101 Macroeconomics
ACCT 101 Accounting Principles I
Mathematics Elective
3
3
3
3
4
Semester Total
16
Third Semester
Credits
CIS 111
C Programming Language
or
CIS 205
Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming
or
CIS 119
Programming I: Java
or
CSI 131
Computer Science I
Arts/Humanities Elective
Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective
General Elective
Behavioral/Social Science Elective
(other than Economics)
Semester Total
4
3
4
1
3
15
Credits
ACCT 102
Accounting Principles II
or
ECON 102 Microeconomics
CIS 203
Computer Systems and Procedures
CIS 207
Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming
or
CIS 221
C++ Programming Language
or
CSI 132
Computer Science II
Biological/Physical Science Elective
Arts/Humanities Elective
Semester Total
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
The U.S. Industrial Outlook from the U.S. Department of Commerce
forecasts an increased need for professional training services and software
enhancements/modifications as primary revenue sources for computer
professional services. The computer industry and computer related
occupations continue to grow.
3
3
3
3
1
Mathematics Elective
Physical Education Elective
Fourth Semester
Note that these goals are very similar to the CIS Program goals, but at a less
advanced level, since instead of taking more advanced computing electives,
ISM students will be taking more general education requirement courses and
business-related courses.
Credits
3
3
4
3
3
16
* Electives should be chosen according to the requirements of the institution to
which transfer is planned.
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education
Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science+
English Composition
Arts/Humanities+
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science
Mathematics
Biological/Physical Science
+
For AS, AA, and AAT degrees, Behavioral/Social Science and Arts/Humanities
electives must be selected from two different disciplines.
TO SATISFY THE DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: Associate degree students must
complete one 3-credit diversity course
. It is recommended that students select
one of the 3-credit
,
,
course electives from those that also appear on the
approved list of diversity course graduation requirements.