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Information Systems (Minor)

Gain the deep understanding of databases, networks, and cybersecurity needed to keep you ahead of the opportunities and challenges in business and government.

Add to your education with the technical and business knowledge needed in today's world with a minor in Information Systems.

Program Snapshot
Program type:
Minor
Format:
On-campus
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years
Credit hours:
22

Why Study Information Systems at UND?

As an Information Systems minor, you'll build knowledge about databases, networking, operating systems and other technical areas that employers value. But because UND's Information Systems program is part of the College's Business and Public Administration, 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.

You'll complement any major by developing technology skills  and learn to use data to support decision making that is relevant in any career. As a minor you can also expand your professional network through engagement with UND's Information Systems Club.

Accreditation

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

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Courses You Could Take

ISBC 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. Prerequisites: ISBC 330, ISBC 340, and ISBC 370. F.

ISBC 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.

ISBC 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.

ISBC 340. Fundamentals of Networking. 3 Credits.

Explores principles of networking computer systems; telecommunications hardware, software, and media components; and approaches to efficient business data communications. The student will be exposed to telecommunications terminology, concepts, protocols, and logical and physical design of local area networks. S.

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