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Information Systems Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Technology is an indispensable part of modern business. So are the Information Systems experts that meet the digital needs of organizations.

The backbone of almost every modern organization is technology. As an Information Systems major, you'll gain an understanding of databases, programming for analytics and cybersecurity. These skills are needed to keep you ahead of the opportunities and challenges faced daily by governments and businesses.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120
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Why earn a business information systems degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

As an Information Systems major, you'll build knowledge about databases, programming for data analytics, web application development and other technical areas that employers value. You'll also study business, economics, accounting, communications, and other topics that provide the well-rounded background that employers increasingly hope to find. 

Internships and opportunities for experiential learning ensure you gain the skills needed to make an immediate contribution wherever you work.

Accredited Information Systems Degree

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This program is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the Nistler CoBPA in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

UND's Information Systems Degree

  • Gain real-world experience through internships.

  • Take core business classes online or on campus.

  • Network and build knowledge outside of class when you join UND's Information Systems Club.

  • Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access to personalized software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.

  • Learn in the new Nistler Hall. It’s a modern and inviting building for UND's business and public administration students.

  • Receive personalized career support through the Pancratz Career Development Center. The center is dedicated exclusively to career development for online and on-campus Nistler College of Business & Public Administration students.

What can you do with an information systems degree?

170k

Median annual salary for computer and information systems managers, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

17%

Projected job outlook for a computer and information systems manager through 2033 (faster than average); the average growth rate for all occupations is 4%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Information systems professionals are in demand. Consider a career as a:

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Computer Systems Administrator
  • Database Administrator
  • IT Risk Consultant
  • Business Intelligence Manager
  • Artificial Intelligence Analyst and Developer

Business Information Systems Degree Skills

A B.B.A. with major in Information Systems gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • SQL (Programming Language)
  • Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
  • Microsoft SQL Servers
  • Markup Languages
  • Microsoft Access
  • Programming for Analytics
  • IT Risk Analysis
  • Business Intelligence
  • Robotics Process Automation and Database Analytics

Information Systems Degree Jobs

UND information systems alumni have gone on to have a variety of successful careers with:

  • Ahead, LLC
  • Altru Health System
  • Blue Cross
  • CBRE Group, Inc.
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Google
  • EY
  • First International Bank & Trust
  • Recast Software
  • Target

Business Information System Degree Courses

ISBA 410. Information Security. 3 Credits.

An introduction to information security and information assurance. The students will achieve a firm intuition about what information security means; be able to recognize potential threats to information confidentiality, integrity and availability; be aware of some of the underlying technologies that address these challenges; and be conversant with current security-related issues in the field. This course addresses both the technical and behavioral aspects of information security. F.

ISBA 300. Programming for Data Analytics. 3 Credits.

This course introduces one powerful and widely used programming language for data analytics. Course content may vary based on the current programming trend. The programming language chosen has easily understood syntax and library or open source modules for everything from web development to data analysis. This course covers the syntax and semantic of the programming language and its uses as a data analytics tool. The material will emphasize the core concepts in the programming language, specifically data types, data structures, functions, and text and image processing and how they can be implemented and used to address data analytics problems. Popular modules used in data analysis such as data mining and data visualization will also be covered. F.

ISBA 330. Database Management. 3 Credits.

This course covers the fundamentals of database design and management. Topics include, but not limited to, database models, database normalization, entity-relationship diagramming, SQL and database implementation and management. The course will provide a balance of theory and practical applications and will culminate in database implementation exercises conducted by students. F,S.

ISBA 420. Robotic Process Automation in Business. 3 Credits.

This course equips students with a comprehension of tools and techniques of robotic process automation (RPA) in business. Coverage includes, but not limited to, automating business processes, processing business transactions, designing and creating business robots, training robots, modeling robotic flowchart, recording and playing the bots, handling assistant bots, implementing and maintaining the bots, and any new cutting-edge technologies about RPA. Students with no prior coding or programming knowledge will be able to build and train robots to execute business activities. On demand.

ISBA 430. Database Analytics. 3 Credits.

This course equips students with an understanding of techniques in data analytics with particular emphasis on unstructured data. Coverage includes, but not limited to, database analytics, PL/SQL, advanced SQL, business intelligence, unstructured big data analytics, Hadoop framework in business, data visualization, data warehousing, NoSQL, and in-memory database system. S.

ISBA 370. Web Development. 3 Credits.

An introduction to web application development in a business environment. Students learn programming theory, fundamentals and practices in writing programs to meets business requirements, solve business problems, and address business opportunities in the desktop, mobile and/or lnternet/intranet environments. S.

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In the classroom or boardroom, you'll gain the hands-on experience necessary to become a leader.

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