Information systems involves two broad areas: (1) an organization’s information systems function—acquisition, deployment, and management of information technology resources and services; and (2) system development—development and evolution of technology infrastructures and systems for use in organization processes. Information systems professionals provide services ranging from the managerial to the highly technical. Information systems and technology skills are critical to the success of virtually all modern organizations, including small business, corporations, government, and educational institutions.

Information systems graduates work in large and small organizations of all types, helping maintain existing technology infrastructure and specifying technology solutions to business needs. Often they serve as the bridge between an organization’s technical personnel and its business side. Challenging career opportunities are found in consulting firms, large corporations, government agencies, and smaller entrepreneurial concerns.

1. Have concurrent or prior acceptance to the Marriott School of Management.
2. Earn a B grade (minimum) in I Sys 201 and 202 and have a 3.0 minimum average GPA in Econ 110, Stat 221, Math 119, and Acc 200.

Note 1: If a student must leave the program for a mission, internship, or other reason, a leave of absence request form is required. A prompt return to the program is required. Students who have interrupted their SOAIS education for more than two years or without prior approval will be required to meet the requirements of the program in effect at reacceptance.

Note 2: Upper-division information systems class credits earned prior to five years before graduation may not be used to meet specific graduation requirements for the BS degree. This policy does not affect the recognition of those hours earned to satisfy total university credit.

BS Information Systems, Concurrent with MISM

The first year of the BSIS program must be completed with a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible to apply for continuation into the Master of Information Systems Management Program. The undergraduate fourth year consists of the Integrated Management Core, I Sys 490 and 499, M B A 581, Acc 557, and M B A 509. Students planning to pursue the MISM degree should also take P Mgt 582 in place of P Mgt 385.