Belva L. Jones, Chair
The Department of Information Systems and Technology offers a major in Information Systems within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Information Systems Major
The information systems curriculum prepares students to manage an organization’s information resources. The major focuses on: 1) analyzing and managing the flows of information within and across the organization’s business processes; 2) effectively managing the acquisition and utilization of information technology; and 3) using both information and information technology to enhance the organization’s strategic advantage.
The knowledge and skills developed in the curriculum lead to careers in programming, systems analysis and design, database administration, e-commerce, telecommunications, network administration, and project management.
Basic Requirements for Information Systems Major
| Required: | Credits |
|---|---|
| IS 370 Database Management Systems | 3 |
| IS 371 Business Applications Development | 3 |
| IS 372 Telecommunications Management | 3 |
| IS 373 Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| IS 476 Project Management | 3 |
| IS 491 Information Systems Practicum or | |
| IS 498 Information Systems Internship | 3 |
| Choose two courses (6 credits) from the following: | |
| IS 471 Fundamentals of Network Management | |
| IS 472 Advanced Network Management | |
| IS 474 Quality Management Systems | |
| IS 475 Advanced Technology Support | |
| IS 477 Multimedia Development for Business | |
| IS 478 Development of E-Commerce Systems | |
| IS 495 Special Topics (up to 6 credits) | |
| IS 496 Independent Study (up to 6 credits) | |
| MKTG 460 Marketing of High-Technology Products and Innovations | |
| ACCT 310 Accounting Information Systems | |
| Upper-division computer science (up to 6 credits) | |
| C&I 341 Information Management and Design | |
| C&I 444 Advanced Technology and Supervision | |
| CS 181 Electronic Publishing on the World Wide Web | |
| MATH 381 Discrete Optimization | |
| MATH 382 Linear Optimization |
NOTE: Students completing there is major with lowerdivision classes still must earn a total of 39 upper-division credits to fulfill University requirements.