Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Business and Organizational Management - Management Information Systems Specialization, B.A.S.


CIP: 52.0299
FL CIP: 1105202991

The Bachelor of Applied Science, B.A.S., in Business and Organizational Management program is designed to prepare students to become effective leaders in organizations and society. Specializations in Accounting, Agribusiness Management, Equine Studies, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Human Resources Management, Public Safety Administration and Logistics and Supply Chain Management will prepare graduates for administrative/managerial positions in agriculture, business, information technology, equine, health services, logistics, government, criminal justice, fire services and other organizations.

Students accepted for these programs must have completed either an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degree in an appropriate field, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. A minimum of 60 credits from the student’s associate degree will count toward completion of the program. Additional General Education and/or technical specialization courses may be required. Students should work closely with their advisor to ensure that all program requirements are met.

B103: Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management - Management Information Systems Specialization

The Management Information Systems specialization enables students to develop skills and knowledge for information systems development and support for business and other organizations. The focus is on the business side of the information systems including: decision support, information systems management and global strategies as well as other aspects of information systems. The program is designed for students who have an associate degree in computer information technology, computer programming or other related field.

A grade of C or better is required in all technical, program core and program specialization courses, and all courses used to satisfy the Gordon Rule requirement. Students transferring into baccalaureate programs with an A.A. degree or higher do not need to meet our General Education requirements with the exception of college level English and Gordon Rule math. These students must have successfully completed, with a grade of C or better, at least one college level English and one Gordon Rule math course. General Education courses must total 36 credits. The A.A. or higher degree must be from an accredited institution but can be public, private and/or out of state. Additional coursework may be required for students transferring into B.A.S. programs with an A.S. or A.A.S. degree.

This program is eligible for federal and state financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office for further information about your individual eligibility.

Requirements


Required Technical Specialization Courses


Courses in this section will be comprised of Required Technical Specialization courses and/or General Education courses needed to fulfill the requirements of the program. Actual coursework required will vary based on the student’s associate-level coursework. Students will work with their advisor to choose the necessary coursework for their program.

In addition to the courses listed below, choose an additional 12 credits from lower division college-level coursework with the following prefixes: ACG, BUS, CET, CGS, CIS, CTS, COP, ECO, ENT, ETI, ETS, GEB, LOG, MAN, MAR, MGT, MNA, SBM, or TRA. A total of 21 credits is required.

Total Credit Hours: 21


Core and Specialization


Credit Hours from Associate Degree: 60


Total Credit Hours: 120