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Management Information Systems Associate’s Degree
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Associate Degree in Management Information Systems
The AAS in Management Information Systems program is a business-focused degree that will educate students in understanding how business processes and computer information systems are used within an organization to support decision-making and goals attainment, enabling them to thoughtfully participate in the decisions of the marketplace and thereby contribute to the professions, communities, and organizations to which they belong.
Estimated Annual Cost: $8,415
Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.
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What You Will Learn
Students will be able to prepare and analyze financial statements.
Students will be able to compare economic data for decision making on business investment opportunities.
Students will be able to analyze the role of information systems related to various software applications and technology as business decision-making resources.
Students will be able to utilize quantitative financial decision-making techniques.
Students will be able to formulate effective business communications that reflect professionalism and ethics in the business environment.
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This course is a study of the underlying theory and application of financial accounting concepts. It includes the study of the accounting cycle, the preparation and interpretation of basic financial statements, and the study of fundamental accounting principles.
This course is a study of the underlying theory and application of managerial accounting concepts. It is a continuation of ACC 201 as a decision making tool. It includes introductions to the concepts, principles, and procedures used by managers for planning, control, and other business decisions.
This course is a study of the theory and practice in the organization, content, and style of business letters; the role of business reports and their types; collecting, organizing, and interpreting data; written presentations; oral presentations; practice in writing business letters and reports; and practice in making oral presentations.
Pre-requisite: ENG 101
This course is a discussion of the ethical, political, social, legal, and regulatory issues of a business environment. Topics will focus on the conflicting rights and duties of individuals, organizations, and other factions in a domestic and global society that lead to the development of ethical awareness, social responsibility, and law.
This course is an introduction to the theory of macroeconomics through an examination of the nature and operation of the American economic system. The study will provide a basic background of economics and the theory of supply and demand. After addressing issues of trade and International economics, the course will move on to macro specific issues. We will learn about important macroeconomic measurements and will address how the federal government interacts with the economy through monetary and fiscal policies.
This course is an introduction to the theory of microeconomics through an examination about how individuals make decisions. In this course we explore the factors related to demand and supply. After an examination of efficient market outcomes, we investigate those cases where efficiency is not attained either through government policies or market falures. We will learn about the production and distribution of goods within a market economy under different market conditions.
This course is an introduction to computer science that focuses on the foundational role of algorithms in computing. Each of the following layers of the abstract computing stack are explored: algorithmic foundations, hardware, system software, networks, information security, higher-level programming languages, types of application software, and social/ethical issues in computing. Students study basic algorithms written in pseudo code and compare them to a corresponding programming language implementation.
Pre-requisite: MAT 109, MAT 112, or MAT 201
This course is an introduction to problems from business and science using logical and mathematical techniques particularly suited to characteristics of the digital computer. Problems involve qualification of descriptive data, manipulation of these data, and expression of analysis in descriptive terms. Includes documentation and flowcharting methods.
This course integrates: EDP methodology, human behavior and organizational structures. Management information needs, decision support systems, expert systems and integrated database technology are stressed.
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About This Program
The AAS in Management Information Systems program is a business-focused degree that will educate students in understanding how business processes and computer information systems are used within an organization to support decision-making and goals attainment, enabling them to thoughtfully participate in the decisions of the marketplace and thereby contribute to the professions, communities, and organizations to which they belong.
Degree Program Coordinator
Dr. Russell Spears , rspears@gmc.edu
Program Benefits
Earning an AAS degree in management information systems will prepare students for employment opportunities and meet educational requirements for continuation towards a bachelor of applied science degree in business management or supply chain management and logistics. Upon completion of this degree, graduates will be able to transfer credits to a BAS degree program in business, management, or an MIS-related field of study.
Cost for the Degree
Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,415
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