2025-2026 Catalog

Metro State CIS Transfer, A.A.S.

Degree is designed to prepare students for solving strategic business problems by designing computer based information systems. Workers in this field assist in planning, coordinating, and facilitating the computer related activities of businesses. They help determine both technical and business goals with top management and make detailed plans for the accomplishment of these goals. This requires a strong understanding of both technology and business practices. This degree program is the result of an articulation agreement with Metro State University, which allows students to complete an associate degree at CCA, and continue on to Metro for a degree in Computer Information Systems.

Please note:  Although a D grade in general education coursework may allow graduation at CCA, the course may not transfer.  Questions, please see an advisor.

Degree Requirements: 60

General Education Requirements

Mathematics

(8 credits)
MAT 1340College Algebra (GT-MA1)

4

MAT 1400Survey of Calculus (GT-MA1)

4

Social and Behavioral Sciences

(6 credits)
ECO 2001Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1)

3

ECO 2002Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1)

3

Arts and Humanities

(3 credits)

Select one course

ART 1111Art History - Ancient to Medieval (GT-AH1)

3

HUM 1015World Mythology (GT-AH2)

3

English and Communication

(9 credits)
ENG 1021English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

ENG 1022English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

COM 1150Public Speaking

3

Required Program Courses

(33 credits)
ACC 1011 Introduction to Financial Accounting

3

BUS 1015Introduction to Business

3

BUS 2016Legal Environment of Business

3

BUS 2017Business Communication and Report Writing

3

CIS 1015Introduction to Computer Information Systems

3

CIS 1018Introduction to PC Applications

3

CIS 1028Introduction to Operating Systems

3

CIS 2002Automated Project Management: MS Project

3

CIS 2067Management of Information Systems

3

CSC 1019Introduction to Programming

3

MAR 2016Principles of Marketing

3

Elective

(1 Credit hour)

Electives may be chosen from any gtPathways course or any non-gtPathways courses listed in the AA/AS degree core electives list.