1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BAB in Management Information Systems
(97-98 credits)
Department of Accounting and Information Systems
College of Business and Public Administration
Why study management information systems? Information systems support business operations and decision making. Today, driven by basic changes in how business is done, information technology and information services strategy may be the single biggest determinant of a company’s future success. The person who understands and manages information systems plays a pivotal role in the organization. Career Opportunities Management Information Systems prepares students to design, implement, and manage business information systems. This major provides background in programming language, software for mainframe and microcomputers, database systems, and systems analysis and design. Business Program Advisors Von Astudillo – Cheney Campus Senior Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 307 Monroe Hall, Cheney, WA Lane Hopkins – Spokane Campus Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd, SEWC 101E Spokane, WA
Department Chair
Duanning Zhou
307 Phase 1 Classroom Bldg
Riverpoint Campus, Spokane
Department Assistant
306 Phase 1 Classroom Bldg
Riverpoint Campus, Spokane
Sample Careers
Information Resources Manager
Database Administrator
Network Administrator

2. AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 Composition: General (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition
ENGL 201 Comp.: Advanced Essay (5) or
ENGL 202 Comp.: Critical Analysis (5) or
ENGL 203 Comp.: Research (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATH 200 Finite Mathematics (5)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ECON& 201 Micro Economics (5)
ECON 200 Microeconomics (5)
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5)
ACCT 251 Principles of Financial Accounting (5)
ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5)
ACCT 252 Principles of Management Accounting (5)
ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III (5)
BUS& 201 Business Law (5)
ACCT 261 Business Law (5)
ECON& 202 Macro Economics (5)
ECON 201 Macroeconomics (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH 220 Cross-Cultural Studies (5)
CHST 112 Chicano Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
SOC 135 Sociology of Women (5)
SOC 151 Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups (5)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 174 Western World History – Latin America (5)
HIST 274 Eastern World History – East Asia (5)
PHIL 275 Comparative World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)