School of Undergraduate Studies

Computing Minor

• Program Objectives
• Course Requirements
  

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Computing

Students may seek an academic minor in computing.

Minor in Computing

Virtually all businesses today rely on computer-related solutions. By strengthening your UMUC education with a computing minor, you’re sure to become an indispensable asset to employers in any industry.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in computing will be able to:

• Incorporate relevant theory, techniques, languages, and systems in developing computer-related solutions to practical problems.
• Apply appropriate knowledge, concepts, and principles to facilitate the management of change in computer technology.
• Use technology to research information and provide a critical analysis of alternatives to help organizations make informed decisions.
• Apply standard system practices to the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of information systems in an organization.

Computing Minor - Course Requirements

A minor in computing requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from any courses in computer and information science, computer information technology, computer science, computer studies, and information systems management. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy requirements for the major. Prerequisites apply for all courses.