Information Systems

The B.S. degree in information systems combines extensive work in both computer science and business. Graduates in this area are ready to use computer technology in the application of business principles to data-driven decision making.  Information Systems majors may not minor in Computer Science.

Major in Information Systems (B.S. degree): 36 hours, including ISYS 231, CSCI 238, CSCI 239, 332, 334, 371, 436, 471 or STAT 375, MATH 136 or 231, CSCI 437, 6 additional hours in Computer Science (3 hours upper division).

Supporting courses for Information Systems (B.S. degree): 30 hours including BA 231, 232, 332, 338, 373, 377, 472, COM 374, ENG 335, STAT 374.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ISYS 133. Applications Software (3:3:0)
This is a hands-on class taught in the computer lab. Topics include: operating systems (Windows), word-processing, use of spreadsheets, databases, and the internet. Designed for non-computer science majors.

ISYS 231. Introduction to Information Systems (3:3:0)
As an introduction to information systems (IS), it is the goal of this course to present the core of IS principles that every IS student should know. Topics include hardware, software, networks, internet, transaction processing and ethical issues.