Computers for Business, AAAS

Students must earn a minimum of 60 credit hours, earn no more than two grades lower than a C, and have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in order to earn a degree. Students must also take any required third‐party exams, especially in the AAAS concentrations, such as NOCTI, NCLEX, MTA, and MOS.

Courses by Placement/Transfer

The following courses may be prerequisites for your program depending upon your placement scores or transfer evaluation. Advisors can assist you to integrate these into your program of study during your first semester at West Shore. Contact Student Services at 231.843.5510.

ENG 051 - Introduction to College Writing 4 credit hrs
OR
ENG 098 - Writing Essentials 3 credit hrs
ENG 052 - Introduction to College Reading 4 credit hrs
MTH 051 - Pre Algebra 4 credit hrs
AND/OR
MTH 120 - Introductory Algebra 4 credit hrs
FYS 101 - First‐Year Seminar 2 credit hrs

Program of Study

Semester 1

ENG 111 - English Composition I 3 credit hrs
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computer Concepts 3 credit hrs
CIS 130 - Programming Logic 3 credit hrs
MTH 121 - Intermediate Algebra 4 credit hrs
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business 3 credit hrs
OIS 150 - Fundamentals of Keyboarding 2 credit hrs (May be waived)

Total: 18 Credit Hrs | 21 Contact Hrs

Semester 2

ENG 112 - English Composition II 3 credit hrs
OR
ENG 257 - Professional Writing 3 credit hrs
CIS 135 - .Net Applications 3 credit hrs
CIS 200 - C++ Programming 3 credit hrs
ACC 121 - Principles of Accounting I 4 credit hrs
BUS 101 - Business Mathematics 3 credit hrs
OR
MTH 123 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credit hrs

Total: 16 Credit Hrs | 19 Contact Hrs

Semester 3

ACC 122 - Principles of Accounting II 4 credit hrs
CIS 160 - Desktop Applications 3 credit hrs
Humanities Elective - Select one from categories A, B, or C 3 credit hrs
CIS 299 - Internship: Comp. Info. Sys. 3‐6 credit hrs
OR
Business - One Business Elective 3 credit hrs
MGT 201 - Principles of Management 3 credit hrs

Total: 16 Credit Hrs | 18 Contact Hrs

Semester 4

CIS 165 - Advanced Desktop Applications 3 credit hrs
CIS 210 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 credit hrs
Social Science - Select one from categories A, B, or C 3 credit hrs
General Education Elective - Select one from Communications , Humanities and Fine Arts , Math, Science , or Social Science 3 credit hrs min
CIS Elective - Select one Computer Information Systems course 3 credit hrs

Total: 15 Credit Hrs | 16 Contact Hrs

Degree Total: 65 Credit Hrs | 74 Contact Hrs

Program courses may vary based on the students’ demonstrated competency or individual need and the recommendation of an appropriate faculty member or advisor.

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