Department of Information Systems & Decision Sciences

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What is ISDS?

ISDS, or Information Systems & Decision Sciences​, is the study of people, technology, organizations, and the relationships among them. ISDS professionals help firms realize maximum benefit from investment in people, technology, and business processes. ISDS is a people-oriented field with an emphasis on service through technology.

Opportunities in ISDS

Areas: Analysis, Business Application Development, Database Administration, Design, Executive Administration, Support, Systems Integration

Employers: Corporate IT, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Business and Technology Consulting, Entrepreneurial Ventures

B.S. in Information Systems & Decision Sciences

The bachelor of science in ISDS is a 120-hour degree program with several learning objectives for students:

• Support a successful analysis design and implementation of an IT project.
• Analyze the facts, obtain user requirements, design a system meeting these requirements, and implement the system.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both writing and oral presentations.
• Work effectively as a team leader.
• Understand the role of database management systems.
• Understand the principles of telecommunications design.

Personal Computer Requirement

Students must have their own personal laptop computer before taking ISDS core courses (ISDS 3107 , ISDS 3100 , ISDS 3110 , ISDS 4113 , or any courses for which these four courses are prerequisite). Contact the Department of Information Systems & Decision Sciences​ regarding type, specifications, and software.

Programs

• Information Systems and Decision Sciences, BS

• Information Technology Management Minor