Western Carolina University

Transfer Guide

Western Carolina University
Computer Information Systems, BSBA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer students should apply to Western Carolina University at applynow.wcu.edu. A minimum 2.2 GPA is required for consideration, however, this does not guarantee admission. We recommend that you aim for an average cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on 12+ hours of college credit for competitiveness with other incoming transfer applicants.

Please note that admission to the institution does not guarantee admission to specific programs, and some programs do require a supplemental application. Check the program website at WCU.edu for supplemental application details and instructions, or reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 828.227.7317.

 

Contact:

Advising Center
transferadvising@wcu.edu

Revised: April, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No foreign language requirement for this program.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 ECON 231: Intro Microecon-Soc Iss UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 232: Intro Macroecon-Soc Iss UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 MATH 170: Applied Statistics & MATH 19A: Lower Level Electives UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
ACC 120: Prin of Financial Accounting 4 ACCT 251: Financial Acct-A User Perspect & ACCT 19A: Lower Level Elective Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ACC 121: Prin of Managerial Accounting 4 ACCT 252: Using Acct Info for Mgt Dec & ACCT 19A: Lower Level Elective Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BUS 137: Principles of Management 3 MGT 300: Intro to Management Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BUS 115: Business Law I 3 LAW 230: Legal & Ethical Envr of Bus Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 202: Writing and Critical Inquiry English Composition General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COMM 201: Foundations of Communication UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From Western Carolina University:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Business Core 15
  • CIS 251 - Managing Enterprise Information Systems Credits: 3
  • FIN 305 - Financial Management Credits: 3
  • MGT 375 - Operations Management Credits: 3
  • MGT 404 - Strategic Management Credits: 3
  • MKT 201 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3 (MKT 120: Principles of Marketing)
Computer Information Systems Requirements 24
  • CIS 235 - Network Infrastructure and Security Credits: 3 (NET 110: Networking Concepts or NET 125: Intro to Networks)
  • CIS 240 - Intro to Coding with Python Credits: 3 (CIS 115: Intro to Prog & Logic and CSC 139: Visual BASIC Programming)
  • QA 270 - Visual Data Storytelling Credits: 3
  • CIS 335 - Enterprise Technology Management Credits: 3
  • CIS 340 - Python for Analytics Credits: 3
  • CIS 353 - Database Theory and Practice Credits: 3 (DBA 110: Database Concepts)
  • CIS 453 - Database Management Systems Credits: 3
  • CIS 455 - Computer Information Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
Computer Information Systems Electives 3

Students should also choose three hours of program electives from the following:

  • CIS 293 - Topics in Computer Information Systems Credits: 1-3, R6
  • CIS 389 - Cooperative Education in Information Systems Credits: 1-3, R15
  • CIS 465 - The CIS Profession Credits: 3
  • CIS 480 - Independent Research in Information Systems Credits: 3
  • CIS 483 - Internship in Information Systems Credits: 1-3, R6
  • CIS 493 - Topics in Information Systems Credits: 1-3, R15
  • CS 150 - Problem Solving and Programming I Credits: 4
  • MGT 367 - Introduction to Project Management in Practice Credits: 3
General Electives 30

To complete 120 hours, students may need to take additional General Electives (the number depends on how many Liberal Studies courses also count toward the major).