Information Systems Management/Technical Concentration

Information Systems Management/Technical Concentration

School of Business >> Division of Management

Our primary goal is to prepare the student for a career in the computer industry. The focus of the Information Systems Management major is, therefore, to teach the student to:

  • Design and implement production software.
  • Use the computer as a problem-solving tool in industry.
  • Have the management skills necessary for a computer shop of any size.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Freshman
  • Principles of Accounting I & II
  • Computer Science I & II
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  • Sophomore
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Management
  • Project Management
  • Introduction to Info Systems Management
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  • Junior
  • Intro: Database Management Systems
  • Computer Communications
  • Survey of Systems & Platforms
  • Business Law
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  • Senior
  • Software Development
  • Unix Programming
  • Management Policies
  • Strategic Planning

For further details see complete major information: Information Systems Management/Technical Concentration PDF

You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.

Key Courses

Computer Science I & II These first two courses introduce you to the wonders and challenges of computer programming. What are these man-made machines capable of? How does one talk to a computer in order to tell it how to solve a particular problem? How do we build software systems that will make it possible for non-programmers to be able to solve their problems using a computer? How do you debug programs that don't work properly? These courses introduce you to the programming methodology known as Object Oriented Programming: solving problems by creating objects in the computer that model the objects in the real world. These courses include a lab that meets each week to help you gain a better understanding of the concepts taught in the classroom.

Database Management Systems This course teaches you how to meet the most common need of any business or ministry: efficient information storage and retrieval. You will learn how to analyze the information needs of an organization and design powerful database systems to meet those needs. You will also experiment with a commercial database management system, and put into practice the concepts covered in this course. Here you'll get the foundation necessary to handle payroll, inventory, and other practical problems.

Software Development Lots of folks know how to write computer programs, but relatively few understand the dynamics and challenges found in developing large software systems. This course focuses on the issues and techniques involved in the exciting and very demanding field of software development. A large part of the course involves working on a team to help plan, design, implement, and test a software system. We study the advantages and disadvantages of several software development practices that are used by some of the most successful software development companies today.

Career Opportunities

The Information Systems Management degree enables many of our graduates to successfully obtain advanced degrees. We have graduates in the following information systems management related careers:

Industry

  • Operations research
  • Programming
  • Database design
  • Statistics
  • Web Application development
  • Analysis
  • Management
  • Insurance
  • Network installation

Government
Some of the above fields are available plus highly sensitive positions with the CIA, NSA, and many other government agencies.

Education
Teaching positions are available in high schools, colleges, technical colleges, industry, and government.