BS in Information Systems

Students majoring in BS Information Systems develop the ability to use technology to address the operational, tactical, and strategic challenges facing business, nonprofit, and government organizations. Students develop background in usability and information assurance. Common long-term career positions for IS majors include Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, Information Technology Manager / Director, IT Project Manager, and IT Consultant. Job prospects for these positions are excellent, as many IS experts are due to retire over the next five years and the ability to outsource these positions is low. The BS in Information Systems focuses on the organizational and business application of computers and related technologies. It prepares students for careers in IT project management, systems analysis & design, database administration, helpdesk, enterprise systems administration, and user training. Learning Outcomes - Students will be able to: Describe major types and characteristics of business information systems. Design data flows and process modeling for commonly deployed business information systems. Develop a database diagram from a set of business rules, and map the diagram to a set of tables in a relational database. Describe the characteristics and implementation requirements for enterprise-level information systems. Create a project charter or plan for the development of an information system. Recommend testing, deployment options and user training for a particular type of business information system. Construct a project plan for a major information system development. Career Options: Applications programmer, Business analyst, Information technology consulting, Information technology project managing/directing, Systems analyst.