Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://abet.org

Information systems (IS) are computer systems that support business operations, management, and decision making in organizations. IS are an integral part of virtually every work environment and play a critical role in running organizations. They are the heart of the internet-based economy.  IS and the Web are deeply intertwined. Most IS are now Web systems, and Web applications must interact with a company’s IS, such as its database, analysis and customer systems. Web and IS enable people to access the information they need, to collaborate, make informed decisions, and perform their jobs and personal activities effectively. 

The field of Information Systems bridges computing and business.  Web and IS professionals serve as the critical link between the technical and business areas of an organization.  They collaborate to solve problems, and then design, analyze, implement, deploy and evaluate the computing systems that drive the modern enterprise.  Web and IS professionals are thus among the most essential individuals in an organization, building and managing the systems upon which the enterprise survives and thrives.

BS in Web & Information Systems

Students will gain a strong practical focus in designing, developing and evaluating web and mobile systems, in addition to learning about databases, application development tools, software use and evaluation, management information and decision support systems.  The program concludes with a capstone project with a major local company. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that IS jobs are among the highest paying and fastest growing in the nation.  Jobs in this field include web analyst, web developer, interactive media designer and application systems analyst.

FIRST YEAR:
1st Semester: (17 credits)

This curriculum represents the maximum number of credits per semester for which a student is advised to register.  A full-time credit load is 12 credits.  First-year students are placed in a curriculum that positions them for success which may result in additional time needed to complete curriculum requirements. Continuing students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate credit load.

Electives

BS WIS majors are encouraged to take technical electives within the College of Computing Sciences, as well as web-related graphics and communications electives offered by Humanities (COM and ENG) and the School of Architecture. Students can also use 5-6 electives to pursue a minor within or outside the College of Computing Sciences.

Note

* Math: Math 111 and Math 333 are highly recommended to replace Math 138 and Math 105, particularly for students contemplating advanced or graduate work in computing. These students also are encouraged to take Math 112 (Calculus II) and one or more advanced statistics courses as free electives, such as Math 341 (Statistics), Math 344 (Regression Analysis), Math 334 (Operations Research) and Math 443 (Statistical Methods), all of which require Math 333 as a prerequisite.

Curriculum Overview

Following is an overview of the curriculum.The full curriculum is in the next section.

Core Web Courses

Core Information Systems Courses

Technical Foundation Courses

Career Building Courses