Information Systems Major

Information Systems (IS) as an academic discipline encompasses two broad areas:

1. Acquisition, deployment and management of Information Technology (IT) resources and services
2. Development of IS infrastructure to support the organization's processes

A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Information Systems prepares you for a career in information systems by focusing on the use of current information technology within the context of an organization. Information Systems as an academic discipline encompasses three broad areas:

• Acquisition, deployment, and management of Information Technology (IT) resources and services
• Development of IS infrastructure to support the organization's processes
• Development of business-oriented application software

Graduates of the Information Systems major have the necessary managerial skills to solve business problems in functional areas, but also the technical knowledge to develop and support information systems of any scope. Information Systems majors have gone on to careers such as: Systems Analyst, Business Analysts, Software Developer, Software Implementation Specialist, Database Administrator, Information Security Analyst, IT Support, IT Project Manager, Systems Administrator and Web Developer.

The major also offers the option of participating in a structured Co-op program, administered by the Department. Learn more about the Information Systems Co-op here.

Hours Required for Degree

A minimum of 120 credit hours are required to earn the Bachelor of Business Administration Information Systems Major. Including the completion of: 

• 27 credit hours of IS core
• 12 credit hours of major electives
• Optional Internship or Independent Study (1 credit hour) 

Admission

• Successful completion of all Business Lower Division requirements.
• Minimum 2.00 grade point average

To see a complete list of classes required visit the CSU Catalog