Information Systems B.B.A.
Information Systems are utilized in every area of modern business and life. There appears to be no immediate end in sight for the demand for IS graduates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, IS majors will hold three of the top eight growth jobs over the next eight years. At the bachelor's level, six of the top 10 growing occupations are in information systems. IS majors also have leading edge tools and techniques in their grasp and will enter careers with strong salaries according to www.computerworld.com.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate technical competence in project and database management, software development, and technological environments.
- Demonstrate the ability to define and analyze IS problems, synthesize IS concepts, and make evidence-based recommendations.
- Demonstrate professional competency in decision-making, communication, and application of ethical standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of strategic planning.
Degree Requirements
General Education - 46 hours
Students seeking Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees are encouraged to select these courses while completing General Education requirements.
- ENGL 1113 - English Composition I
- ENGL 1213 - English Composition II
- ECON 2213 - Principles of Microeconomics
- or ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- MATH 1523 - Functions and Change
- Meet computer proficiency
Business Core - 42 hours
The following core of courses is required of all business students, except as modified for Hospitality and Tourism Management. See major plan of study on the following pages.
At least 21 of the 42 credits in the BBA core must be earned at NSU.
- ACCT 2103 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
- ACCT 2203 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
- BADM 3933 - Business Statistics
- BADM 3963 - Quantitative Methods for Business Decision Making
- BLAW 3003 - Business Law I
- ECON 2213 - Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- FIN 3213 - Principles of Finance
- IS 3063 - Principles of Information Systems
- IS 3113 - Business Communications
- MGMT 3183 - Principles of Management
- MGMT 3213 - Principles of Operations Management
- MGMT 4213 - Business Strategy/Policy
- MKT 3213 - Principles of Marketing
Information Systems Core - 18 hours
- IS 3023 - Object Based Visual Programming
- or IS 3043 - Web Programming
- or IS 3003 - System Development Using Rapid Application Development Tools
- IS 3183 - Data Telecommunications
- IS 3213 - Systems Analysis and Design
- IS 4293 - Business Database Management Systems
- IS 4313 - Organizational Information Management
- IS 4353 - IT Project Management
Electives - 6 hours
Select 6 hours from the following courses.
- IS 3003 - System Development Using Rapid Application Development Tools
- IS 3013 - Business Computer Operating Environments
- IS 3023 - Object Based Visual Programming
- IS 3043 - Web Programming
- IS 3053 - Website Design and Management
- IS 3083 - Spreadsheet Analysis
- IS 3223 - Developing & Utilizing Mobile Apps
- IS 3243 - Web Scripting
- IS 3320 - Information Systems Seminar
- IS 3423 - Fundamentals of Enterprise Resource Planning
- IS 4143 - Training and Development Practicum
- IS 4253 - Developing Spreadsheet Applications
- IS 4423 - Enterprise Resource Planning Applications/Development
- IS 4950 - IS Internship (max 3 hours)
Major Total - 24 hours
Total Business Core & Major - 66 hours
For more information about degree requirements, visit the NSU catalog.
Minors
Certificates
- Business Analytics Certificate
- Business Basics Certificate
- Digital Marketing Certificate
- Event Management Certificate
- Healthcare Administration Certificate
- Healthcare Information Analytics Certificate
- Human Resources Management Certificate
- International Business Certificate
- Long Term Care Administration Certificate
- Operations and Supply Chain Management Certificate
- Project Management Certificate
- Quality Management Certificate
- Small Business Certificate
- Soft Skills Certificate
Our curriculum is designed to prepare you for employment as:
- Information systems managers
- Local and wide area networks managers
- Website managers
- Information services managers
- Information analysts
- Systems analysts
- Information systems designers
- Computer programmers
- Computer consultants
- End-user support specialists
- Development and training specialists
- Information center specialists
Why major in Information Systems?
The use of computerized systems is widespread in every phase of modern business. A major or a minor in IS is designed to provide business professionals majoring in a business discipline with the skills necessary to understand and to use computerized business systems effectively and efficiently.
Degree Available At
- Tahlequah
- Broken Arrow
- Online
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