Management Information Systems
- AS - Transfer Program
- Department of Business Administration
START YOUR PATH TOWARD A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS)
Monroe Community College’s Management Information Systems A.S. degree prepares you for seamless transfer into a bachelor’s program in MIS, computer information systems, or a related field. It’s a smart first step toward a career that blends technology and business.
Designed to fulfill the first two years of a four-year degree, this program combines technical knowledge with a strong foundation in business. You’ll learn essential skills in information systems, programming, and data management—while also studying core business subjects like accounting, marketing, economics, and management.
You'll also develop key professional skills that employers value: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. These are talents that can’t be automated or outsourced—and they’re what set MIS professionals apart.
If you're a problem-solver who enjoys working with both people and technology, our MIS program can be your gateway to a high-demand, high-impact career. Contact our admissions team today to learn how to get started.
THE MIS A.S. DEGREE THAT LAUNCHES FUTURES
Graduates of Monroe Community College’s MIS A.S. program have an exceptional track record of transferring to competitive four-year colleges and building successful careers.
Transfer destinations include:
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- SUNY Brockport
- SUNY Buffalo
- SUNY Albany
- University of Rochester
- Niagara University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Cornell University
Career placements include organizations such as:
- University of Rochester Medical Center
- Paychex Corporation
- Unisys
- Sutherland Global Services
- Xerox
- Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
- Levatas
- Frontier Communications
- The Summit FCU
- Wegmans
- ESL Federal Credit Union
Contact an admissions counselor today at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@monroecc.edu to learn how you can get started in Monroe Community College’s computer information systems A.S. degree program.
Management Information Systems
A.S. Degree - Transfer Program
Department:Business Administration
School(s): Business & Entrepreneurial Studies
MCC Program Code: CI02
Description
Management Information Systems as a professional discipline can be understood as a hybrid between business (operations, administration, accounting, economics, marketing) and information technology. MIS professionals play an essential role in the management and growth of an organization. They are the experts who prescribe technical solutions to business problems. They are well versed in the business and technological domains and quickly add value to any organization. They are creative, problem-solving innovators who define the information and technology needs to help businesses in virtually any field achieve their goals and objectives.
The Management Information Systems program includes courses in technology and business to prepare students for transfer to a Bachelor degree program in MIS, business, or another technical field.
The MIS curriculum includes courses in information systems fundamentals, computer programming, database design, systems analysis and design, accounting, management, economics, and marketing. Students also develop their communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and describe the function and interaction of computer system components.
2. Develop a system proposal to satisfy user requirements, including system customization.
3. Develop a computer program that satisfies user requirements.
4. Communicate professionally.
5. Participate as a member of a collaborative team.
6. Assess key ethical issues as they relate to the responsibilities of computing professionals.
7. Use office software applications to solve business problems.
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
MCC Level 6 Mathematics Placement.
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Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER |  |
| ENG 101 College Composition (grade of C or higher required) OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| MTH 165 - College Algebra OR MTH 175 - Precalculus OR MTH 200 - Applied Calculus OR MTH 210 - Calculus I OR MTH 211 - Calculus II OR MTH 212 - Calculus III | 3-4 |
| ACC 101 Accounting Principles I (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| BUS 104 Introduction to Business (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| MIS 100 Introduction to Management Information Systems (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
First Semester Total: | 17-18 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| ACC 102 Accounting Principles II | 4 |
| MIS 200 Programming for Information Systems (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| ECO 111 Principles of Microeconomics (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| PHL 105 Technology and Values | 3 |
Second Semester Total: | 14 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| ENG 250 Professional Communication | 3 |
| MTH 160 Statistics I | 3 |
| MIS 211 Applied Database Concepts | 3 |
| ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE | 3 |
Third Semester Total: | 15 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| BUS 204 Management: Theory and Practice OR BUS 208 Organizational Behavior** | 3 |
| MIS 209 Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLGN) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES (AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING) (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE* | 3-4 |
| MIS 220 - Applied Business Applications OR MIS 201 - Introduction to Web Site Programming and Design OR MTH 161 - Statistics II | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 61-63 |
**Students should consult with MCC advisor or their transfer school to determine whether to take BUS 204 or BUS 208.
Revised: 9/10/2024