Information Systems, BS
Overview
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
The Information Systems major prepares students to comfortably navigate through the challenges posed by the new-age organizations and society that are increasingly getting digitized.
Students learn about the design, implementation, and protection of systems and technology to address the information processing needs of an organization, and provide data and information for managerial decision-making. IS majors take both, technology and business courses which equip them with the required skill-set to be able to design, develop and deploy computer and software-based solutions in order to help businesses attain their tactical and strategic objectives.
Some of the key courses taken by IS majors include information technology for networked organizations, systems analysis and design, and database management. Because computers and software are used in all functional areas of business today, IS majors may choose to take additional courses in data analytics, information security/cyber-security, project management, human-computer interaction, programming, and social media applications to strengthen their resume, gain a wider exposure to domains supported by IS specialists, and prepare themselves to face the challenges in the technology-driven business world of today. IS majors will have the required knowledge and skill-set to make decisions about the selection and implementation of information systems/information technology, be a liaison between non-technical managers, computer programmers, and technical managers, assume a wide variety of roles requiring computer-based solutions, and generally be business leaders of the digital era.
Degree Requirements
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Graduation Requirements
Minimum hours required for graduation: 124 hours.
University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.
The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.
General Education Requirements
Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I | 4-6 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Humanities & the Arts (6 Hours) | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | 6-10 | |
| Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | 0-15 | |
Business Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCY 201 & ACCY 202 | Accounting and Accountancy I and Accounting and Accountancy II | 6 |
| BUS 101 | Professional Responsibility and Business | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Business Dynamics | 3 |
| BUS 301 | Business in Action | 3 |
| BUS 401 | Crafting Your Purpose in Business | 3 |
| BADM 210 & BADM 211 | Business Analytics I and Business Analytics II | 6 |
| BADM 275 | Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BADM 300 | The Legal Environment of Bus | 3 |
| BADM 310 | Mgmt and Organizational Beh | 3 |
| BADM 320 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BADM 449 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CS 105 | Intro Computing: Non-Tech | 3 |
| ECON 102 & ECON 103 | Microeconomic Principles and Macroeconomic Principles | 6 |
| FIN 221 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Business Core Math | 3-5 | |
| Choose one course from the list below: | ||
| MATH 115 | Preparation for Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 220 | Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 221 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 231 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 234 | Calculus for Business I | 4 |
| STAT 100 | Statistics | 3 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 57 | |
Information Systems, BS Major Core Requirements and Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BADM 350 | IT for Networked Organizations | 3 |
| BADM 352 | Database Design and Management | 3 |
| BADM 353 | Info Sys Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Information Systems Major Electives (choose three courses): | ||
| BADM 351 | Social Media Strategy | 3 |
| BADM 356 | Data Science and Analytics | 3 |
| BADM 357 | Digital Making Seminar | 3 |
| BADM 453 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| BADM 458 | IT Governance | 3 |
| BADM 358 | Big Data Platforms | 3 |
| BADM 370 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| BADM 371 | User Interaction/User Experience Design | 3 |
| BADM 372 | Information Systems & Operations Management Practicum | 3 |
| Information Systems Program electives (choose three courses): | ||
| BADM 323 | Marketing Communications | 3 |
| BADM 324 | Purchasing and Supply Mgmnt | 3 |
| BADM 326 | Pricing Analytics | 3 |
| BADM 329 | New Product Development | 3 |
| BADM 374 | Management Decision Models | 3 |
| BADM 375 | AI-Integrated Supply Chain & Operations Strategy | 3 |
| BADM 377 | Project Management | 3 |
| BADM 379 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| BADM 382 | International Marketing | 3 |
| BADM 358 | Big Data Platforms | 3 |
| BADM 370 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| BADM 372 | Information Systems & Operations Management Practicum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Sample Sequence
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. See the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
First Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 101 - Professional Responsibility and Business | 3 |
| ECON 102 - Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| Composition I or CMN 101 | 4 |
| Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| Business Core Math course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| ECON 103 - Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| CS 105 - Intro Computing: Non-Tech | 3 |
| FIN 221 - Corporate Finance | 3 |
| CMN 101 - Public Speaking (or Composition I) | 3 |
| General Education course | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
Second Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 201 - Business Dynamics | 3 |
| BADM 210 - Business Analytics I | 3 |
| ACCY 201 - Accounting and Accountancy I | 3 |
| BADM 310 - Mgmt and Organizational Beh | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| BADM 211 - Business Analytics II | 3 |
| BADM 275 - Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BADM 320 - Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ACCY 202 - Accounting and Accountancy II | 3 |
| General Education course | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
Third Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 301 - Business in Action | 3 |
| BADM 350 - IT for Networked Organizations | 3 |
| BADM Information Systems Major Elective course | 3 |
| BADM Information Systems Program Elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| BADM 352 - Database Design and Management | 3 |
| BADM 353 - Info Sys Analysis and Design | 3 |
| BADM 300 - The Legal Environment of Bus | 3 |
| BADM Information Systems Major Elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
Fourth Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 401 - Crafting Your Purpose in Business | 3 |
| BADM Information Systems Major Elective course | 3 |
| BADM Information Systems Program Elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| BADM 449 - Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| BADM Information Systems Program Elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
Total Hours
Total hours for all requirements: 124
Learning Outcomes
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide solutions to businesses that leverage information technology.
- Understand the intersection of technology and businesses, and recommend solutions to improve business performance and efficiency.
Contact Information
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Department of Business Administration
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