Marshall B. Romney, Chair
510A TNRB, (801) 422-5704
Marriott School of Management Advisement Center
460 TNRB, (801) 422-4285
Admission to Degree Program
The degree program in the department carries special enrollment
limitations. Please see the Marriott School of Management
Advisement Center for specific details.
The Discipline
Computer-based information systems have become a critical part
of the products, services, operations, and management of all
organizations. The effective and efficient use of information and
communications technologies is an important element in
achieving competitive advantage for business organizations as
well as achieving excellence in service for government and non-profit
organizations. The twenty-first century has seen the rapid
growth of the Internet, eCommerce, and purely electronic
enterprises. These organizations would not even exist without the
technology provided by computer-based information systems.
The importance of information systems to organizations and the
need for well-educated professionals in the field is the basis for
strong educational programs and the development of a
professional community of information systems (IS) practitioners.
Information systems involves two broad areas: (1) the
acquisition, deployment, and management of an organization's
information systems resources and services and (2) the
development of computer-based systems and technology
infrastructures 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.
Career Opportunities
Information systems graduates work in large and small
organizations of all types, helping maintain existing technology
infrastructure and specifying technology solutions to business
needs. They serve as the bridge between an organization's
technical personnel and its business side. Well-educated
information systems graduates are in high demand in accounting
firms, consulting firms, large corporations, midsized companies,
technical companies, government agencies, and smaller
entrepreneurial concerns. Challenging career opportunities
embrace a wide range of interests. The variety of employment
prospects includes opportunities for everyone from those who are primarily
interested in people and organizations to those who enjoy very
technical activities such as database and network administration
or software development.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a BYU bachelor's degree a student must complete, in
addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following
university requirements:
- The university core, consisting of requirements in general and
religious education (See the University Core section of this
catalog for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet
university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
- A minimum of 30 credit hours in residence
- A minimum of 120 credit hours
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
Undergraduate Programs and Degrees
BS Information Systems
For help or information on the undergraduate program, please
see the Marriott School of Management Advisement Center or
visit http://isys.byu.edu.
For information on management degrees, see Management
section of this catalog.
Graduate Programs and Degrees
MISM Information Systems Management
For more information see the Information Systems
Department Graduate Advisement Center (560 TNRB) or the BYU
2006–2007 Graduate Catalog.
General Information
Application Requirements
- Complete or pass the competency tests for I Sys 100
and 101.
- Have a 3.0 minimum average GPA in the four prerequisite
courses: I Sys 201, 202, Acc 200, M Com 320. No grade lower
than a C+ will be accepted for any of the prerequisite courses.
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 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 MISM program has a five-year integrated option for BYU
students in the undergraduate information systems program, as
well as an option for students who have already completed a
bachelor's degree. The first year of the undergraduate program, or the junior core
must be completed with a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible to
apply for continuation into the master of information systems
management program.
