Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
| Code | Offered By |
|---|---|
| IS | School of Information Technology (SoIT) |
Description
The BS Information Systems program includes the study of application and effect of information technology in organizations. Graduates of the program should be able to implement an information system, which considers complex technological and organizational factors affecting it. These include components, tools, techniques, strategies, methodologies, etc.
Graduates can help an organization determine how technology-enabled business processes can be used as strategic tools to achieve a competitive advantage. As a result, IS professionals require a sound understanding of organizational principles and IT practices so that they can serve as an effective bridge between the technical and management/users’ communities within an organization. This enables them to ensure that the organization has the information and the system it needs to support its goals and operational requirements.
Program Educational Objectives
Within three (3) to five (5) years after graduation, graduates of the program shall have:
- Been able to manage as a team leader and/or participate as a team member in undertaking computing projects whose results will lead to significant societal, organizational, national, and/or global benefits.
- Engaged in lifelong learning toward the pursuit of graduate and/or post-graduate degrees and/or professional development.
- Demonstrated utmost standards of professionalism, attitude, and ethics to achieve excellence in the practice of his/her profession.
Program Outcomes
By the time of graduation, the student shall have developed:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and
other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. - Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
