Information Systems Management

Students may seek an academic major in information systems management.

Major in Information Systems Management

The information systems management major develops students' abilities to conceptualize and manage the design and implementation of high-quality information systems. The curriculum focuses on the concepts, methods, and practical applications of information systems in the workplace. Students are provided the skills needed to make substantive contributions to the use of information systems in corporate decision making.

Intended Program Outcomes

The student who graduates with a major in information systems management will be able to

  • Evaluate, select, and apply appropriate analytical and measurement methods/tools and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies to meet organizational needs.
  • Research, assess, recommend/select, and implement information technology that aligns with business needs and meets business objectives.
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders orally, visually, and in writing to determine stakeholders' business requirements, explain how their requirements will be met, and provide ongoing, audience-appropriate information.
  • Responsibly protect organizations' critical information and assets by integrating cybersecurity best practices and risk management throughout global enterprises.
  • Plan, execute, and evaluate technology solutions to achieve strategic goals by managing high-performing teams and projects.

Degree Requirements

A degree with a major in information systems management requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including 33 credits for the major (indicated by Required by major); 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 46 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 17 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

Requirements for the Information Systems Management Major

Coursework for a major in information systems management includes the following:

  • Required foundation courses (12 credits): IFSM 300, 301, 304, and 310
  • Core courses (15 credits): CMIS 320; CSIA 302; and IFSM 311, 438, and 461
  • Supplemental major course (3 credits): Any upper-level CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, CSIA, or IFSM course
  • Required capstone course (3 credits): IFSM 495
  • Required related courses (6 credits), which may be applied anywhere in the degree: CMIS 102 (or programming language course) and IFSM 201

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in information systems management. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found in the General Education Requirements.

Information Systems Management Major Courses

First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses.

LIBS 150 Introduction to Research (1)

WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing (3)

MATH 103 College Mathematics (3)

or MATH 107 College Algebra
or a higher-level math course

Introductory Courses

(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm Design (3)
(prerequisite to later courses; fulfills the interdisciplinary/computing requirement and related requirement for the major)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues (3)

or ENGL 240 Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first general education requirement in arts and humanities

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)

and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)

or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology
or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (3)
(prerequisite to later courses; fulfills the interdisciplinary/computing requirement and related requirement for the major)

WRTG 291 Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/writing

GVPT 170 American Government (3)
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

Foundation Courses

(to be taken within the first 60 credits)

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences
(discipline must differ from first)

IFSM 300Required by major Information Systems in Organizations (3)

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)

or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)

or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

IFSM 301Required by major Foundations of Enterprise and Information Systems (3)

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)

or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

IFSM 304Required by major Ethics in Information Technology (3)

Additional Required Courses

(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)

WRTG 393 Advanced Technical Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the upper-level advanced writing requirement

IFSM 310Required by major Software and Hardware Infrastructure Concepts (3)

CSIA 302Required by major Telecommunications in Information Systems (3)

CMIS 320Required by major Relational Database Concepts and Applications (3)

IFSM 311Required by major Enterprise Architecture and Systems (3)

IFSM 438Required by major Information Systems Project Management (3)

IFSM 461Required by major Systems Engineering (3)

IFSM 432Required by major Business Continuity Planning (3)
or other supplemental major course
(see Requirements for the Major)

Capstone Course for the Major

(to be taken in the last 15 credits)

IFSM 495Required by major Current Issues and Trends in Information Systems Management (3)

Minor and/or Elective Courses

(to be taken in last 60 credits along with required major courses) (46)

Recommended electives:

MATH 140 Calculus I

or MATH 130 Calculus A

and MATH 131 Calculus B
(for students who plan to go on to graduate school)

Recommended minors:

Computing, business administration, psychology, or marketing

Total credits for BS in information systems management 120


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Last updated: 30 June 2011