Information systems and technology students learn on-the-job aspects of business, including accounting, quantitative methods, international business, economics, finance, management and marketing.
All organizations rely on some level of technology, from human resource software to database management. Organizations also depend on business-minded people to manage those essential technologies. Some jobs in information technology (IT), like information security analysts, are projected to grow as much as 29% over the next ten years with a median salary of $124,910. Most roles have a minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree.
At Old Dominion University, the Information Systems and Technology program is part of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA). It’s an online degree that combines practical business management coursework with the latest in IT administration and project management. It’s also ideal for both transfer students and those starting with no college credits.
ODU’s information systems and technology courses are designed to build skills employers are hiring for now. They provide a foundation of knowledge and the opportunity to build a portfolio of work students can carry into job applications and interviews.
How do information systems and technology courses prepare students for real-world work?
ODU’s program has both a business administration core and an information systems and technology core, meaning students place equal emphasis on building business management and technology skills. This foundation helps graduates support business functions with information technology and create systems that meet their organization’s unique needs.
Faculty members understand the rapidly changing world of technology and help students become versatile professionals prepared to adapt to the industry. Students graduate with a wide range of business and IT knowledge that can be applied to a variety of jobs in IT.
What can you do with an Information Systems & Technology degree?
Learn to manage IT teams in Strategic IT Administration
- Focus on improving the use of existing technology and achieving a competitive advantage.
- Gain a strategic perspective on an important organizational resource: information.
- Prepare for managerial positions and effective communication with executives.
Meet the organization’s technology needs in Systems Analysis and Design
- Analyze and design computer-based information systems.
- Develop requirements that meet the business needs of the organization and business information systems.
- Take an object-oriented approach to the system analysis and design process.
- Understand software development methodologies, requirement gathering, modeling, and logical/physical design techniques.
Support secure communications with Introduction to Networking and Security
- Discover fundamental technologies, components and issues related to communications and data networks.
- Get familiar with network architectures, infrastructures, services, and protocols.
- Protect and defend your organization against cyber attacks and adversaries.
Design efficient processes in Operations Management
- Get familiar with strategic, tactical and operational issues you’ll face in the organization.
- Understand planning and control in manufacturing and service delivery systems.
- Design processes, manage inventory, plan facility layouts and more.
Analyze data in Business Analytics I
- Leverage descriptive analytics to examine historical data to understand business trends.
- Build descriptive statistics skills to help others quickly understand your data.
- Learn to make decisions under uncertainty and under risk.
- Discover a variety of statistical methods with business and economic applications.
Elective courses can also provide hands-on learning opportunities while customizing the degree program to a student’s personal interests and career goals. From object-oriented programming to cloud database administration, the information systems and technology major is focused on helping students build relevant skills in leading-edge technology with high quality courses.
Old Dominion University’s BSBA in Information Systems and Technology is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), ensuring a rigorous learning experience offered fully online in eight-week courses. Read the full list of core courses and electives to see everything the Information Systems & Technology program has to offer.
