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Computers and information systems are ubiquitous in today's business enterprise and are transforming the very way business is conducted in the world. Today, most organizations cannot function or compete effectively without computer based information systems. Enterprises often ascribe their productivity improvement, lowering costs, improved customer service and/or competitive advantage in the market place to their information systems (IS).
The IS focus concentration provides a student a solid theoretical background in analysis, design, development, and deployment of computer based information systems. In addition, students will acquire supporting technical skills in software engineering and data communications along with problem solving skills through the team-oriented, project based courses in the program.
The Professional Practice Program (cooperative education), an option in which a student alternates work and study quarters during his/her junior and senior years, is very popular and appropriate in the program and is highly recommended. Participation in the co-op program offers opportunities to learn current industry practices and connect them to the conceptual knowledge gained in the courses. Needless to say, it also enhances employment opportunities. Though job titles vary widely, graduates with an IS focus concentration are typically hired as a programmer analyst, business systems analyst, or data management specialist. Salaries for IS graduates remain among the highest in the college.
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