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.
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 | Fundamentals of Operations 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 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 Strategy | 3 |
| BADM 329 | New Product Development | 3 |
| BADM 374 | Management Decision Models | 3 |
| BADM 375 | 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 | |
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 and General Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BUS 101 | 3 | ECON 103 | 3 |
| ECON 102 | 3 | CS 105 | 3 |
| Composition I or CMN 101 | 4 | FIN 221 | 3 |
| Language Other than English (3rd level) | 4 | Composition I or CMN 101 | 3 |
| Business Core Math | 3 | General Education course | 4 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BUS 201 | 3 | BADM 211 | 3 |
| BADM 210 | 3 | BADM 275 | 3 |
| ACCY 201 | 3 | BADM 320 | 3 |
| BADM 310 | 3 | ACCY 202 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BUS 301 | 3 | BADM 352 | 3 |
| BADM 350 | 3 | BADM 353 | 3 |
| BADM Information Systems Major Elective | 3 | BADM 300 | 3 |
| BADM Information Systems Program Elective | 3 | BADM Information Systems Major Elective | 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 |
| BADM Information Systems Major Elective | 3 | BADM Information Systems Program Elective | 3 |
| BADM Information Systems Program Elective | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | Free elective | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | Free elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 124 | |||
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
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