Information Systems and Technology
The Information Systems and Technology program prepares students for career opportunities involving the planning, application, development, management, and implementation of technology to transform organizations and support data-driven decision-making. The IST curriculum provides exposure to industry-driven software and established methodologies as well as incorporating emerging technologies. Emphasis is placed on the ability of technology to add value to the processes, products, methods and decision-making in organizations. Two tracks are available, though optional: Digital Business Technology and Data Analytics.
In the Digital Business Technology track, students gain the expertise for careers that bridge the business environment with technology. In the Data Analytics track, students gain the expertise for careers focused on utilizing data for decision-making in organizations and designing business intelligence tools.
Business Core Courses
| BUAD 103/103L | Innovation Experience | 3 credits |
| ISYS 184 | Business Info Systems | 3 credits |
| BLAW 251 | Business Law | 3 credits |
| ISYS 284 | Data for Decision Making | 3 credits |
| BUAD 110 | Internship Prep Practicum | 0 credits |
| STAT 285 | Business Statistics | 3 credits |
| ACCT 214 | Financial Accounting | 3 credits |
| ECON 201 | Prin of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| MGMT 261 | Mgmt & Org. Behavior | 3 credits |
| BUAD 210 | Career Preparation Practicum | 0 credits |
| MKTG 271 | Marketing and Business Development | 3 credits |
| ACCT 215 | Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
| ECON 202 | Prin of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| SCMG 267 | Supply Chain Operations | 3 credits |
| FINC 313 | Business Finance | 3 credits |
| MGMT 262 | Global Insights | 3 credits |
| MGMT 368W | Business Ethics & Global Citizenship | 3 credits |
| MGMT 499W | Strategic Management | 3 credits |
| Total credits | 48 credits |
Information Systems and Technology Required Courses
| ISYS 380 | User Experience Design | 3 credits |
| ISYS 381W | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 credits |
| ISYS 382 | Data and Information Management | 3 credits |
| ISYS 489W | Information Systems Capstone | 3 credits |
| Total credits | 12 credits |
Information Systems and Technology Elective Courses
Students must take nine credits of electives.
(note: one elective course (3 credits) may be dropped for students pursuing a second major or minor within the School of Business).
Data Analysis Track
| ISYS 480 | Introduction to Python for Data Analytics | 3 credits |
| ISYS 484 | Business Intelligence | 3 credits |
| ISYS 490 | Applied Data Analytics | 3 credits |
Digital Business Technology Track
| ISYS 483 | Enterprise Systems | 3 credits |
| ISYS 486 | IT Security and Risk Management | 3 credits |
| SCMG 385 or ACCT 310 |
SCM Info Systems and Technology or Accounting Information Systems |
3 credits |
BUAD 401 Internship can be substituted for one track course when a student has earned 60 credits and completed two major courses. To complete the Data Analytics track and the Digital Business Technology track, students must take three courses from one track and two from the other.
Information Systems and Technology Minor
Required Courses
- ISYS 184 Business Information Systems (from the Business Core)
- ISYS 284 Data for Decision Making (from the Business Core)
- ISYS 380 User Experience Design
- 381W Systems Analysis and Design
- ISYS 382 Data and Information Management
Plus one of the following:
- ISYS 483 Enterprise Systems
- ISYS 484 Business Intelligence
- ISYS 486 IT Security and Risk Management
- ISYS 480 Introduction to Python for Data Analytics
- ISYS 489W IST Capstone