Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Information Systems and Business Analytics
Digital technology has made it possible to collect, store, process and analyze massive datasets to help businesses make better decisions. However, the problems faced by decision-makers in today’s competitive business environment are often extremely complex. To lead, make informed decisions and succeed, decision-makers need cross-disciplinary skills and knowledge to provide innovative solutions.
The information systems and business analytics (ISA) major represents the evolution of AUS’ earlier major in management information systems (MIS). The ISA major is intended to transform students into technologically competent, data-driven decision-makers and future leaders of the emerging digital world. We equip our students with robust toolsets and techniques to help them understand and utilize data through information systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program with a major in ISA, graduates will be able to:
- integrate knowledge and theories of multiple business disciplines with those of information systems and business analytics in the context of a global economy
- apply principles and theoretical concepts from information systems and business analytics to address organizational needs
- demonstrate knowledge of the design, delivery, use and management of information systems and business analytics solutions in contemporary organizational contexts
- use data and software to evaluate and critique business situations and managerial decisions
- demonstrate proficiency with multiple information systems and business analytics tools
- demonstrate highly developed written and oral communication skills, including using the latest business communication tools
- apply concepts and theories of ethics and social responsibility to the domains of information systems and business analytics
- demonstrate competence in making data-driven decisions using information systems and business analytics tools
- work independently as well as part of a team in a range of information systems and business analytics contexts
- assimilate learning over time into their skill set
- demonstrate competency in teamwork and leadership skills in the domains of information systems and business analytics
Degree Requirements
To qualify for graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a major in information systems and business analytics, students must meet the common BSBA graduation requirements and must successfully complete the following minimum major requirements and electives with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
Major Requirements (15 credit hours)
- ISA 301 Fundamentals of Database Management or CMP 320 Database Systems
- ISA 303 Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design or COE 420 Software Engineering
- ISA 377 Data Visualization for Business
- ISA 388 Business Analytics
- ISA 405 Information Systems Strategy
Major Electives (12 credit hours)
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in courses selected in consultation with their advisor from the following:
- ACC 380 Data Analytics for Accounting
- ECO 351 Introduction to Econometrics
- ECO 452 Economic Forecasting
- FIN 375 Trading and Financial Markets
- FIN 382 Introduction to Financial Technology
- MGT 315 Enterprise Resource Planning
- MGT 380 Project Management or EGM 362 Engineering Project Management
- MKT 302 Marketing Research
- MKT 360 Digital Marketing
- SCM 310 Management of the Supply Chain
- SCM 311 Logistics Management
- STA 401 Introduction to Data Mining
- UPL 302 Analysis of Spatial Phenomena
- any 300-level or above ISA courses not listed as major requirements
- any approved special topic courses at the 300-level or above
(Consult the online course catalog or the online class schedule accessible via the AUS student information system to verify course classifications.)
