NDSCS College Catalog |
The Management Information Systems transfer curriculum plan provides articulation to baccalaureate programs in management information systems. In addition, this plan meets the Liberal Arts Program Purposes list.
If you are creative, a logical thinker, pay attention to detail, are easily motivated, work well on your own, and are capable of sound decision-making, you are an excellent candidate for working in the computer area.
NDSCS has many computer labs. Each of these labs have current versions of software installed.
Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer for classes. Wireless communication is used to keep students linked to the World Wide Web and to other NDSCS campus computing facilities. These facilities are available seven days per week, 24 hours per day. This gives students adequate time to complete computer related projects and assignments.
The instructors of this program have both formal educational training and work experience in computer operations, computer maintenance, computer programming and system design. The average class size is 25 students.
NOTE: It is recommended that students entering this program purchase a notebook computer. The cost will be approximately $2,000 with several purchase or lease options available. For further information, call the Information Technology department at (701) 671-2730.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 200 | Elements of Accounting I | 4 |
| ACCT 201 | Elements of Accounting II | 4 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CSCI 116 | Business Use of Computers | 4 |
| CSCI 122 | Visual Basic | 3 |
| CSCI 125 | Beginning COBOL (II) | 3 |
| CSCI 160 | Computer Science I (Java) | 4 |
| CSCI 161 | Computer Science II (Java) | 4 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 146 | Applied Calculus I | 4 |
| PHIL 210 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| RELS 203 | World Religions | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3 | |
| Any course marked ND:HUM or ND:FA | ||
| Science electives | 4 | |
| Any course marked ND:LABSC | ||
| Wellness elective(s) | 2 | |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS | 66 | |
| *Consult academic advisor in selecting electives that are most appropriate for the intended bachelor’s program. This curriculum meets the North Dakota University System general education requirements as indicated in the NDSCS Catalog under the heading: NDUS General Education Transfer Agreement. | ||
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful courses to prepare for this curriculum are upper level mathematics classes.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Science degree in Liberal Arts.
