Information Systems

Information Systems

• Area/Department: Information Systems
• Advising Info: Academic Advisors
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• Career Options: Options include network administration, network and database support personnel, systems analyst, programmer, and technology consultant.

The Information Systems area is a community of scholars that constantly seeks out new ways of applying technology and communications concepts to the informational tools that we all rely on in our personal and professional lives.
A degree in Information Systems not only gives graduates the ability to understand and manage current and emerging information systems, but also confers excellent technical management and communications skills. A background in Information Systems allows for a higher-level understanding of how different computer systems can talk and interface with each other – and thus facilitate and foster the spread of knowledge and ideas.
In today's mutable technological terrain, business professionals must be adept and quick to respond to new pressures and new ways of communicating. Programs within the Information Systems area build those skills in students through coursework about data technology, computer security and project management.

Degrees in Information Systems

• Minor in Information Systems: The minor in Information Systems integrates general business and management knowledge with expertise in computer technology (including programming, database, web, and networking) to produce the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment in a competitive job market, start a business, or pursue further education in graduate and professional degree programs.
• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems: The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems integrates general business and management knowledge with expertise in computer technology (including programming, database, web, and networking) to produce the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment in a competitive job market, start a business, or pursue further education in graduate and professional degree programs.
• Master of Science in Information Systems: The Master of Science in Information Systems seeks to improve the quality of life in Nevada and the region through better understanding of the applications and uses of technology-based information systems.