Management Information Systems
Associate in Science School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Science Degree in Management Information Systems is designed for students pursuing degrees in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems. Students should determine what other lower division requirements are required by the institution to which they intend to transfer.
For an Associate of Science Degree in Management Information Systems, students must meet the graduation requirements and complete the following required courses.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Students will understand the mathematical and scientific concepts that underlie management information systems.
B. Students will apply the cognitive method to analyze, synthesize and evaluate academic and real life problems relating to business and management.
C. Students will assess requirements of an information system.
D. Students will demonstrate an appreciation for lifelong learning.
Program Requirements:
Program Core: (31 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG-04A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACTG-04B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS-18A | Business Law | 4 |
| CPSC-01 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 4 |
| CPSC-05A | Application Development and Programming | 3 |
| CPSC-06 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I | 3 |
| ECON-C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Plus at least three (3) units from the following courses: | ||
| MATH-C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH-15 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| Total | 31 | |
Completion of MCCD-GE Breadth: (24 units)
Elective (as needed to reach 60 units) Units: (5 Units)
Total Degree Units: (60 Units)
Care should be taken in selecting courses appropriate to meet the student’s professional and intended transfer institution requirements.