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Information Systems, B.S.

Program Transfer Guide
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Fall, 2024 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
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About the Program

The Department of Information Systems offers programs of study in network administration, web development, decision-making support and the human context of science and technology. The information systems department teaches students how to design, build and manage computer systems and to be knowledgeable users of them. Students take courses in disciplines such as mathematics and statistics, computer programming, management science, economics and technical writing as well as specific courses in computer information system analysis, design, construction and management. 
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems gives students an in-depth technical education in computer information systems, and allows students to specialize through the choice of elective courses such as computer networking and health care informatics. nformation systems students are encouraged to participate in internships or co-ops. Students gain practical work experience from companies such as Comcast Cable, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Naval Research Labs. Through the Information Systems Council of Majors, students have opportunities to attend professional meetings of computer-related societies.
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PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Requirement
  • GEP: Arts and Humanities Take 3 GEP: Arts And Humanities courses. Courses Must Come From At Least 2 Different Academic Disciplines.
    9 credits
  • GEP: English Composition Complete one of these courses with a "C" grade or better.
    3 credits
    No equivalency found. *
  • GEP: Social Sciences Take 3 GEP: Social Science courses. Courses Must Come From At Least 2 Different Academic Disciplines.
    9 credits
    Notes: Exclude ECON
  • GEP: Mathematics Take one GEP Mathematics or GEP Statistics course.
    3 - 4 credits
    Notes: Complete With A 'C' Grade Or Better for this major requirement.
    Notes: Complete With A 'C' Grade Or Better for this major requirement.
  • GEP: Science
    3 - 4 credits
  • GEP: Lab Science
    4 - 5 credits
  • GEP: Culture Take one GEP: Culture course.
    3 credits
  • GEP: Language 201 Take a foreign language through the 201 level.
    3 - 4 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • Introductory Computer Programming Gateway Requirements Complete One of These Courses With A 'C' Grade Or Better.
    3 - 4 credits
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • Mathematics and Computer Science Requirements Complete 2 of These Courses With A 'C' Grade Or Better.
    6 - 7 credits
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • Administrative Science Requirements Complete These Courses With A 'C' Grade Or Better.
    9 credits
Grand Total Credits
60
Completion of an associate's degree (A.A. /A.S.) at a public community college in Maryland is strongly recommended and, once earned, will satisfy most of UMBC's General Education Program (GEP) requirements. Edited NC 4/14/2025
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.