Information Systems Concentration

Concentration Coordinator: Barry D. Floyd

The Information Systems (IS) Concentration prepares students to enter the exciting world of information technology in business. Students learn to integrate key IS concepts and technologies through coursework in database systems, application development, systems analysis and design, infrastructure and security management, project management, and business analytics. The IS faculty develop students for professional careers by focusing on teamwork, strong interpersonal skills, turning theory into practice, and employing state-of-the-art technologies in the classroom. IS graduates are in high demand by recruiters because of their ability to apply an understanding of technology to problems while maintaining a focus on the business context. IS graduates enjoy exciting career opportunities as analytics specialists, social media and web application developers, business consultants, IT infrastructure designers, business analysts, project managers, and data and database administrators, among many others.