NMC Transfer Guide - MTA
To: Ferris State University - University Center & Big Rapids Campus
Program: Computer information systems
The Computer Information Systems program is designed to prepare students for positions as computer programmers, program/analysts, or systems analysts in business and industry. A programmer is a technician who writes the instructions which the computer must follow to solve a given problem. Starting positions include application programmer/analyst, business analyst, systems analyst, networking administrator, consultant, software developer, computer support specialist, systems administrator, project leader, and web developer.
Example descriptions:
A SYSTEMS ANALYST examines existing business problems in detail and improves current procedures or develops new systems, using computers when appropriate to solve problems.
A PROGRAMMER/ANALYST engages in both activities, to some extent, depending upon the problem to be solved.
Information Systems is a fast-changing field, and the FSU CIS program stays abreast of the changes. Equipment is replaced as newer models are developed, and courses are continually being revised to give students the most relevant and up-to-date preparation.
This program also provides the necessary related business skills for immediate employment in Information Systems and for advancement to management positions.
Admission Criteria
- 2.5 GPA (Some programs may be more competitive.)
- Ferris requires a 2.0 or higher in each class to transfer starting in the fall of 2009.
- Completion of ENG 111 and MTH 111 or competency via ACT, SAT or Accuplacer.
- Completion of an Associate degree or an accumulation of 48 transferable semester hours.
- It is strongly recommended that students with transfer credits from other institutions work in conjunction with FSU's advisors. Students should make contact with FSU as early in their academic career as possible. Because of the nature and constant change in this program, students should stay in contact with FSU throughout their career at NMC.
- The following courses will complete the Associate in Science and Arts degree.
Ferris contact:
Ferris Statewide, University Center Contact, Traverse City: FerrisNorth@ferris.edu, (231) 995-1734
CIS Advisor Contact:
- CIS, CIT, and Accounting advisor Julia Roque - JuliaRoque@ferris.edu, (616) 451-4777
- To schedule an appointment, visit ferris.edu/schedulenow.
Main Campus, Big Rapids: (231) 591-2420
A student could choose an Applied Associate degree in Computer Information Systems or an Associate in Science/Arts degree from NMC and transfer into FSU's CIS program. The MTA agreement is incorporated below. If you choose an Applied Associate degree in CIS you will need to complete either FSU general education, or NMC's general education.
Basic Requirements
Completion of the Basic Requirements, as listed, at NMC will fulfill most of the general education requirements at FSU. Upon request the NMC Records and Registration Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED."
Academic Area |
Credits |
|
---|---|---|
Composition |
|
|
ENG 111 |
English Composition |
4 |
ENG 112 |
English Composition |
4 |
Humanities |
|
|
Select 2 classes representing 2 departments from the Humanities Division |
6 |
|
3 |
||
Natural Science |
|
|
6 |
||
Social Science |
||
ECO 201 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
ECO 202 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
Select one course (not ECO) from Group 1 Social Science list |
3 |
|
Mathematics |
|
|
MTH 131 |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
3 |
Additional NMC Requirements
Class |
Credits |
|
---|---|---|
ACC 121 |
Accounting Principles I |
4 |
ACC 123 |
Accounting Principles II |
4 |
BUS 261 |
Business Law |
3 |
MGT 241 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
MKT 201 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
MTH 111 |
Intermediate Algebra or competency via ACT, SAT or Accuplacer. |
4 |
COM 111 |
Public Speaking |
4 |
CIT 110 |
Program Logic and Design |
3 |
CIT 178 |
Relational Databases |
3 |
CIT 195 |
.NET Applications Prog. |
3 |
CIT 218 |
Web APP Programming ASP .NET |
3 |
CIT 228 |
Data Sources |
3 |
CIT 255 |
.NET Object-Oriented Programming |
3 |
CIT 280 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
4 |
Directed Electives |
Chosen in consultation with Ferris State University |
12 |
Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer to. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.
Updated: Fall 2021