Information Systems, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major 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.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Information Systems
Core Curriculum
Normally, students must register for no fewer than 12 hours or more than 18 hours in each semester. Students should take mathematics, economics, and accountancy courses in the semesters indicated in the sample schedule of courses. The computer science course must be taken during the first year. The computer science requirement no longer allows ACE 161 as an equivalent course.
Up to 4 hours of Kinesiology activity courses, numbered 100-110 may be counted toward the 124 hours for the degree. The same section of a course may not be repeated for credit. Credit is limited to a maximum of 12 credit hours for 199 courses. Students may receive foreign language credit for courses only 2 levels below highest level taken in high school. For example: 4 years of high school French-no credit below FR 102.
Credit toward the 124 degree hours is not given for MATH 101. Once the math requirement is completed, lower level math courses cannot be taken for credit.
Any course used to fill a specific degree requirement may not be taken on the credit-no credit grade option. Only free electives may be taken on the credit-no credit option. All finance and accountancy courses must be taken for a grade. It is recommended that all courses taken in the business administration area be taken for a grade.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 124 hours.
University Composition Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I: Principles of Composition 1 | 4-7 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of six courses is required, as follows: | 18 | |
| Humanities & the Arts: Literature & the Arts (1-2 courses) 4 | ||
| Humanities & the Arts: Historical & Philosophical Perspectives (1-2 courses) 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences & Technology: Physical Sciences (0-2 courses) 5 | ||
| Natural Sciences & Technology: Life Sciences (0-2 courses) 5 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences (1 course) | ||
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | ||
| Cultural Studies: U.S. Minorities Cultures (1 course) | ||
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses) 7 | ||
Language Other Than English
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required. Completion of three years of a single language in high school satisfies this requirement. | 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 2 | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Business Dynamics | 3 |
| BUS 301 | Business in Action | 3 |
| BUS 401 | Global Business Perspectives | 3 |
| BADM 210 & BADM 211 | Business Analytics I and Business Analytics II | 6 |
| BADM 275 | Fundamentals of Operations Management | 3 |
| BADM 300 | The Legal Environment of Bus | 3 |
| BADM 310 | Mgmt and Organizational Beh 6 | 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 |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
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For a list of the specific courses that meet this requirement, see the college Office of Undergraduate Affairs in 1055 Business Instructional Facility or see the Course Explorer for a list of approved general education courses.
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BUS 101, BUS 201, BUS 301andBUS 401are required for all Gies College of Business students. Students who enter the College their first year take each sequential course every fall.
Inter-College transfer students take BUS 301 and BUS 401 in their sophomore year. Off-campus transfer students take BUS 101 and BUS 201 in their junior year.
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Three courses in the Humanities & the Arts area are required and students must complete at least one course in the Literature & the Arts and Historical & Perspectives subcategories. At least one of the courses must be a 200 or higher level course.
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Two courses in the Natural Sciences & Technology area are required. It is strongly recommended that students complete one course in the Physical Sciences and Life Sciences subcategories.
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This course includes limited voluntary participation as a subject in experiments.
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CS 105 fulfills a Quantitative Reasoning I requirement.
| 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 |
| Select three of the following IS Major electives: | 9 | |
| Social Media Strategy | ||
| Data Science and Analytics | ||
| Digital Making Seminar | ||
| Business Intelligence | ||
| IT Governance (Prerequisite: BADM 350) | ||
| Special Topics (Sec. BDI) 1 | ||
| Special Topics (Sec. ISM) 1 | ||
| Special Topics (Sec. ID) 1 | ||
| Special Topics (Sec. IOP) 1 | ||
| Select three of the following IS Program electives: | 9 | |
| Marketing Communications (Prerequisite: BADM 320) | ||
| Purchasing and Supply Mgmnt (Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in BADM 320) | ||
| Pricing Strategy (Prerequisite: BADM 320) | ||
| New Product Development (Prerequisite: BADM 320) | ||
| Management Decision Models (Prerequisite: BADM 210) | ||
| Operations Strategy | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Business Process Improvement | ||
| International Marketing (Prerequisite: BADM 320) | ||
| Special Topics (Sec. BDI) 1 | ||
| Special Topics (Sec. ISM) 1 | ||
| Special Topics (Sec. ID) 1 | ||
| Special Topics (Sec. IOP) 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |
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Each section of BADM 395 can only be applied to one (1) of the two (2) elective categories.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Information Systems
Sample Sequence
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 General and Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BUS 101 | 3 | CS 105 | 3 |
| ECON 102 | 3 | ECON 103 | 3 |
| Composition I or CMN 101 | 4 | FIN 221 | 3 |
| Language Other than English (3rd level) | 4 | Composition I or CMN 101 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ACCY 201 | 3 | ACCY 202 | 3 |
| BADM 210 | 3 | BADM 211 | 3 |
| BADM 275 | 3 | BADM 310 | 3 |
| BUS 201 | 3 | BADM 320 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | BADM 350 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BADM 300 | 3 | BADM 353 | 3 |
| BUS 301 | 3 | IS Major Elective | 3 |
| BADM 352 | 3 | IS Program Elective | 3 |
| IS Major Elective | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BUS 401 | 3 | BADM 449 | 3 |
| IS Major Elective | 3 | IS Program Elective | 3 |
| IS Program Elective | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 122 | |||
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.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Information Systems