Technology is vital to the success of every business, and companies need professionals who can deploy technology to meet strategic business objectives. Focused on the intersection of business and technology, the Information Systems (IS) major provides tools and training that differentiate business graduates in today’s technology market.
A bachelor’s in IS integrates business concepts and technology skills. Graduates go on to work in a variety of fields, including cyber security, business intelligence, analytics, database administration, systems architecture, and more.
The Student Experience
The Information Systems major includes the premier support of a dedicated academic advisor, career coach, and world-class faculty. From cyber security to business intelligence, the Information Systems major prepares students for today’s changing world. Information Systems also offers a minor, which is a great addition to any Eccles major. The IS program offers several hands-on opportunities, such as the annual Domo Hackathon, Game Day Analytics Challenge, and Adobe Social Impact Challenge.
Career Opportunities
Focused on the intersection of business and technology, the Information Systems major provides tools and training that differentiate business graduates in today’s technology market. Graduates of our program work in a variety of fields, including cyber security, business intelligence, analytics, project management, network and database administration, and systems architecture.
From IT specialists to systems administrators, students graduating with an undergraduate degree in IS can expect an average starting salary of $63,531 and will have a competitive edge over other students in securing a job as the graduates in IS have a job placement rate of 92%.
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