Undergraduate Studies in Business Management
Information Systems/Information Technology Concentration
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About the Concentration
Students in this concentration learn about the basics of computer hardware, software and networking and how to apply that technical knowledge in the business workplace. For graduates, there is great flexibility to work in IT across a number of fields and types of companies, in contrast to computer science and computer engineering programs which focus on programming and lead primarily to development and programming jobs at technology-specific companies.
What is Information Systems/Information Technology?
Organizations use information systems to process and analyze data, streamline activities, and manage resources and assets. Students in the information systems field learn how to apply information technology theory and techniques to business functions such as accounting, marketing and manufacturing. Topics of study include software application development for business, networking and telecommunications, database management, knowledge management, hardware, and security & privacy.
What kinds of jobs are available in this field?
- Systems analyst
- Technology consultant
- Software tester
- Database manager
- Data security analyst
- Web developer
- Network developer/coordinator
- Technology support specialist
What kind of personal skills or interests would be a good match for this field?
- Analytical skills
- Computer proficiency
- Attention to detail
What kind of skills will I develop in this curriculum?
- Software use and development
- Database development and management
- Basic computer networking
- Conceptual orientation of information for managerial decisions
Notes about IS/IT
Information about careers, certifications and starting salaries in the IT field is available at www.computerworld.com.
What classes are offered in IS/IT?
BUS 440: Database Management
BUS 441: Computer Networking
BUS 442: Information Systems Development
BUS 443: Decision Support Systems (formerly BUS 495 M)
BUS 444: Systems Analysis and Design (formerly BUS 495 X)
BUS 449: IT Capstone***BUS 340 is a prerequisite for all IT concentration courses.
**BUS 440 should be completed prior to or during the same semester as BUS 449.
What are the requirements to earn a B.S. in Business Management with the IS/IT concentration?
Two from this list:
BUS 440
BUS 441
BUS 442
Plus, two from this list:
Any course remaining from the list above
BUS 443
BUS 444
BUS 449
Courses designated by the star (*) are included in the old IS/IT concentration for students entering before Fall 2001. Students choosing to pursue the old curriculum, with three concentration courses, must choose from among this list of starred courses.
Important:
Remember to check with your academic or faculty advisor each semester to review possible changes in degree requirements and in course availability.