Information Systems Minor

The minor in IS will provide students from across campus with a coherent sequence of courses that exposes them to IT issues that they might encounter in any field, and gives them some skills for addressing those issues in different environments. All courses in the IS minor must be completed with a grade of C or better.

All upper level IS courses (numbered >= 300) used to satisfy this minor must be taught through the IS department at UMBC.

Courses Required for the Minor in IS: 12 - 13 Credits

IS 101 - Introduction to Computer Based Systems (3.00)
Or
COMP 101 - Computational Thinking and Design (4.00)
Or an approved upper level IS elective
IS 202 - Systems Analysis Methods (3.00)
IS 300 - Management Information Systems (3.00)

Select one from the following:

Two of the Following Courses will complete the Minor in IS: 6 Credits

IS 303 - Fundamentals of Human-Computer Interaction (3.00)
IS 310 - Software and Hardware Concepts (3.00)
IS 317 - Accounting Information Systems (3.00)
IS 320 - Advanced Business Applications (3.00)
IS 325 - Introduction to Management Science (3.00)
IS 350 - Business Communications Systems (3.00)
IS 361 - Technology for Management of Aging Services (3.00)
IS 403 - User Interface Design (3.00)
IS 430 - Information Systems and Security (3.00)
IS 438 - Project Management (3.00)
IS 460 - Health Care Informatics I (3.00)
IS 461 - Health Care Informatics II (3.00)

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Information Systems Minor

Courses Required for the Minor in IS: 12 - 13 Credits

Select one from the following:

Two of the Following Courses will complete the Minor in IS: 6 Credits

Total Credits: 18-19