Program Codes:
BIS.AS
Associate in Science Degree
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The Business Information Systems Transfer curriculum will allow students to complete courses at Middlesex County College that will meet the first two years of the Bachelor of Science Degree, Information Systems Option, in several local four-year institutions such as Kean University, Montclair State University and New Jersey Institute of Technology. The students will complete 63-66 credits at Middlesex County College and the remaining credits at the transfer institution. The transfer will be seamless with no credit loss or duplication.
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
The planning, supervision, control and performance of activities involved in the production of goods and services. The problems of human relations and labor-management and the functions of human resources, marketing, purchasing, production and finance are explored from the standpoint of effectively carrying on business that relates positively to the society of which it is a part.
This course introduces students to a problem solving approach to computer applications through the use of spreadsheets, database, presentation manager, a programming language and Internet skills. It emphasizes Visual Basic and Microsoft Excel, in addition to surveying fundamental computer concepts and is designed for students who already possess a familiarity with computer applications. It is recommended for students planning to transfer to an upper division college that has a computer programming requirement in its computer literacy course. This course is suitable for liberal arts, science transfer and business transfer students who wish to transfer to a university and complete their bachelor,s degree.
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Emphasis is on those topics from algebra and trigonometry that best prepare students for the first course in calculus. The areas of study are algebraic and transcendental functions and their graphs. Of special interest are polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Additional topics include vectors, polar coordinate systems, matrices and determinants. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
Appropriate score on the College placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, “C” or better in MAT-014 or departmental approval
This first half of a two-semester Precalculus course designed to give students extended enrichment to prepare for a first course in calculus. Emphasis is on algebra topics to develop skills properly and a thorough understanding of the concepts needed to proceed to Calculus. Topics include the study of algebraic functions and their graphs. Of special interest are polynomials and rational functions. TI83/84 graphing calculator is required.
Appropriate score on the College placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, “C” or better in MAT-014 or departmental approval
Students enrolling in Precalculus I (Part A) are required to enroll in Precalculus I (Part B) in a subsequent semester.
The second half of a two-semester Precalculus course designed to give students extended enrichment to prepare for a first course in calculus. Emphasis is on exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their properties to develop skills properly for a thorough standing of the concepts needed to go on to calculus. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
MAT-129A or equivalent
Students enrolling in Precalculus I (Part A) are required to enroll in Precalculus I (Part B) in a subsequent semester.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Covers the accounting cycle from the recording and analyzing procedures through the summarizing procedures and preparation of general purpose, financial statements; the introduction of accounting for corporations with emphasis on the capital structure of the corporation.
This course will provide students a comprehensive introduction of how business information systems are used by organizations to accomplish their work. An overview of information systems and their key components, the role of information systems in organizations, and the changing nature of information technology are presented. Information technology tools are utilized for analysis and design of solutions for business problems and to investigate business opportunities.
This course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the technology tools and skills required to build and maintain web sites. HTML/XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, XML, Flash, PHP, Ajax, Java Web Software, ASP.NET, Rails, and Ruby technology basics will be covered. Students will build a basic static web site using HTML/XHTML. Throughout the semester, students will add features to their web site as new web technologies are discussed.
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
Presents fundamental ideas of calculus such as the derivative, integral and their applications. Topics include fundamentals of analytic geometry. The first course in a sequence of calculus courses intended for the student interested in mathematics, engineering and the natural, physical and social sciences. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
The first half of a two-semester sequence of Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. Presents fundamental ideas of calculus such as limits, derivatives, and their applications. Topics include fundamentals of analytic geometry and transcendental functions. The first course in a sequence of calculus courses intended for the student interested in mathematics, engineering, and the natural, physical, and social sciences. TI 83 or TI 84 calculator required.
Students enrolling in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part A) are required to enroll in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part B) in a subsequent semester.
The second half a two-semester sequence of analytic geometry and Calculus I. Presents fundamental ideas of calculus, such as derivative and integral and their applications. Topics include fundamental of analytic geometry and transcendental functions. This is the first course in a sequence of calculus courses intended for the student interested in mathematics, engineering and the natural, physical and social sciences. TI83/84 graphing calculator is required.
MAT-131A or equivalent
Students enrolling in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part A) are required to enroll in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part B) in a subsequent semester.
Covers the statement of cash flows; financial statement analysis, the nature of Managerial Accounting, job order cost systems, process cost systems, cost allocation and activity-based costing; analyses for managerial decision making; budgeting, standard cost systems, accounting for decentralized operations and transfer pricing.
This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of data communications, networking and connectivity. This includes the topics covered in the Novell Networking Technologies course and the topics covered in the Microsoft Networking Essentials course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared to take the associated A+ certification test.
Students plan an application project and produce a complete specification using structured analysis techniques. On-line applications are surveyed in both large (IBM) and small (UNIX) environments.
Introduces the foundations of economic analysis and explores the problems of macroeconomics, including national income, equilibrium analysis and fiscal and monetary policy. The public sector of the national economy is also stressed.
A passing score on the algebra portion of the College placement test or MAT-013
Familiarizes students with mathematical models that occur in more advanced courses and in the areas of business, science and the social sciences using exploratory data analysis and statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics linear regression, probability and probability distribution, confidence intervals, and an introduction to hypothesis testing.
MAT-014 or appropriate score on the College placement test
An in-depth study of descriptive statistics, probability theory, sampling distributions, principles of hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. The material is designed to give students the knowledge and skills for gathering, organizing, and interpreting statistical data as relevant to business. This course will also provide a sound foundation for the study of more advanced topics.
MAT-131 or equivalent calculus course
This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of what a database is and how it is used. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship and use of a database for the effective storage and retrieval of user data. The use of structured query language (SQL) will be presented. Hands-on laboratory experience will provide the student with practical applications in the use of databases.
Select one course from CSC-116, CSC-130, CSC-133, CSC-161, CSC-162, CSC-258 or CSC-261.
Students may take a 4-credit elective. However, if the total credits exceed 64 upon graduation, all credits may not transfer. Students are encouraged to consult with a departmental advisor for proper elective selections based upon desired colleges to transfer to.
Select one course from BUS-201, BUS-202, MGT-210 or MKT-201.
Students may take a 4-credit elective. However, if the total credits exceed 64 upon graduation, all credits may not transfer. Students are encouraged to consult with a departmental advisor for proper elective selections based upon desired colleges to transfer to.
Continues the study of hypothesis testing, including one and two sample testing, chi-square analysis, analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics and regression and curve fitting. Familiarizes the students with models and methods used in data analysis with a focus on databases and computer systems to aid in analysis. Students will plan an experiment and make inferences about a population based upon sample data collected.
Microeconomics: includes such topics as the price system, allocation of resources, distribution of income and the prospects for economic change. International trade is also studied.
ECO-201 or written permission of the department chairperson
Students must select courses with the GE MST designation and with the BIO, CHM, PHY and SCI course codes.
Physical/Health Education Elective
Students may take a health elective in place of a physical education course. However, if total credits exceed 64 upon graduation, all credits may not transfer.
Contact Name: Aslihan Cakmak, Chairperson
Contact Phone: 732.906.2526
Contact Email: BusinessAndCompSci@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/business-and-computer-science