Information Systems (B.B.A.)

Graduates from the Information Systems (B.B.A.) are prepared to manage the infrastructure of technology and the practical applications of technology to support organizations and create value.

Students in the computer information systems degree program take courses in communications, business management, mathematics, database administration and network theory and design. Taking these courses provide graduates with the background to effectively plan, construct and implement technological solutions that drive their organizations forward.

Degree Type

Bachelor of Business Administration

Campus Availability

Dahlonega Campus

How to Apply

Experience the Information Systems Program

Opportunities for internships in information systems and building/designing systems in a capstone project

Learn from our highly qualified faculty with engaging hands-on experiences and collaboration

Dynamic program that dives into various focus areas such as systems analysis, database development, coding, information technology project management, analytics, and networking

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What Your Journey Could Look Like

Your First Year

CSCI 1250 Information Technology or CSCI 1301 Computer Science I
Core degree program courses in history, math, English, and natural sciences

Sophomore Year

CIS 2201 Computer Information Systems
Business courses in areas such as accounting, economics, communications, and the business legal environment

Junior Year

CIS 3130 Business Information Systems
CIS 3000 Application Development
CIS 3300 Systems Design & Analysis
CIS 3400 Data Management
Business core courses such as finance, marketing, management, and statistical principles.

Senior Year

CIS 4130 Project Management
CIS 4500 Network and Infrastructure
Major specific electives in information systems, information security, computer science, or cybersecurity that may include internships or the capstone project
BUSA 4995 Strategic Management

Why Information Systems at ̨��swag

Become a Professional. Gain a professional understanding for ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities in information systems.
Ahead of the game. Learn to apply and demonstrate leadership skills at work to analyze opportunities, define requirements, and design an appropriate solution to current business problems.
Faculty with real-world experience. Our facutly members utlitze experiential learning and have you applying algorithmic principles and the systems development lifecycle in design and implementation of information systems while collaborating others effectively in teams.
Invested in the future. In Fall 2022, we are moving into our brand-new building on the Dahlonega Campus, furthering our determination to provide experiential learning in a student-friendly environment.
Go global. The also provide opportunities for students to explore the world through .
Job-search ready. Students will also be trained for job searches, interviewing, networking, etc. though our .

How to Become an Information Systems Major at ̨��swag

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Bachelor's degree-seeking students may declare a business major at any point, but must successfully complete an online advising module related to their business major and meet Mike Cottrell College of Business admission requirements prior to enrolling in any advanced 3000/4000 level course.
All business majors must complete professional development requirements through the PROS program.

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