Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Angola, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
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Introduction
Availability management, security, and preservation of information require skilled information system professionals. The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems degree motivates you to make outstanding contributions in this essential field. This online program emphasizes business applications, information technology infrastructure.
You also have an option to earn graduate credit toward a Master of Science in Information Studies while working on this bachelor's degree. Through this combined degree program, you can finish both degrees in just four years and save up to $8,625!
The Experience
As a student in this online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program, you will study advanced database management, data visualization, and network security as well as receive a foundation in match, statistics, and operations research. Throughout the coursework, you will learn how to communicate well and work in multidisciplinary teams. In your final course, you will complete a capstone project that will allow you to put your recently learned skills to use.
Online Benefits
TrineOnline delivers the convenience and accessibility of an online degree program with classes starting every eight weeks. Our asynchronous classes mean there are no set class times, so you can log in whenever is best for you.
Active Military Tuition Reduction
We offer affordable education for active-duty military students working on their undergraduate degrees.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems requires 120 credit hours.
General Education - 42 credit hours
- MA 113 College Algebra
- MA 253 Statistics
- Science elective - 3 credit hours
- PSY 113 Psychology
- PHL 313 Ethics
- Social Science elective - 3 credit hours
- Humanities elective - 3 credit hours
- ENG 143 College Composition
- ENG 133 Technical Communications
- SP 203 Effective Speaking
- MA 323 Operations Research
- BA 113 Business Computer Applications
- General Education Elective - 6 credit hours
Program Core - 39 credit hours
- BA 123 Business Concepts
- COM 243 Digital Media Creation
- COM 343 Web Content Management
- CSIT 103 Introduction to Information Systems
- CSIT 123 IT Infrastructure Basics
- CSIT 223 Network Management
- INF 153 Python
- INF 263 Database Management
- INF 343 Network Security
- INF 393 Data Visualization
- INF 403 Advanced DataBase
- IS 483 Information Systems Capstone Proposal (PENDING)
- IS 493 Information Systems Capstone Project (PENDING)
Management/Leadership requirements - 15 credit hours
- MGT 383 Principles of Project Management
- Electives - 12 credit hours of MGT or LDR 300-400 level
Additional requirements - 24 credit hours
- UE 101 University Experience
- Unrestricted Electives - 23 credit hours
Career Opportunities
The Results
Graduates who earn Trine University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Systems degree are well-qualified for a wide range of positions in the information field including information manager, network security analyst, network administrator, database administrator, and more. This degree also prepares you for more advanced educational opportunities such as the Master of Science in Information Studies, Master of Business Administration, or the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.