Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) degree, also known as the Information Systems major, provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to major in Information Systems, an integral part of business education in the United States. The program is designed to train students to work as systems analysts, database developers, web and mobile application developers, data analysts and internal and external consultants.

BSIS provides core computing skills in programming, systems development, database, enterprise and web information systems, mobile app development, cloud computing and artificial intelligence applications in business. BSIS is a STEM degree (CIP code: 11.0401), a degree program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms.

Learning Objectives

● Apply the Information Systems Technology (IST) body of knowledge to meet business requirements, specifically for:
    ○ Programming
    ○ Database management, Data Warehousing
    ○ Web Analytics
    ○ Web Development
    ○ System Analysis and Design (methodologies, techniques, tools including Object Oriented SAD)
    ○ Strategic Development in IST
● Apply IST concepts to solve business problems and respond to market opportunities
● Communicate IST knowledge clearly and effectively in both writing and oral presentations
● Weigh the ethics and impact of IST on society as a whole when making decisions
● Think critically, systematically analyze the facts, and make intelligent choices
● Work effectively as a team leader as well as a team member by actively participating in team activities, completing assigned tasks on time, assisting other team members, and working towards the team’s common goal

Course Requirements