Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Information Systems Management

This program is designed for students entering Shawnee State for the first time, as well as for students who have completed the associate degree in Information Technology Management. Most courses in the ISM program count toward the baccalaureate degree (2+2 program) The 2+2 program allows you to apply your associate degree courses towards a bachelors degree in business administration with a concentration in Information Systems Management. For more details on the 2+2 option, or any business information systems degree, please schedule a meeting with an advisor in this field.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Concentration in Information Systems Management Requirements

General Education Program (Total 31-34 hrs.)*

            * GEP Quantitative Reasoning is satisfied in Required Non-Business

Required Non-Business Courses (Total 12 hrs)

Business Core Courses (Total 36 hrs)

BSBA-ISM Core (Total hrs:21)

Choose one of the following paths (Total  hrs:9):

Programming         

Networking

E-commerce

Electives (15 hrs)

Associate in Applied Business  -- Information Technology Management

The Information Technology Management associate degree program is designed to meet the manpower demand of industries, government, and educational institutions.

In addition to theoretical fundamentals, practical aspects of computer systems in business are emphasized. Hands-on opportunity is provided and encouraged.

Graduates of this program are fully prepared to enter employment as computer programmers, operators, or microcomputer specialists in computer installations or application departments. Graduates of this technology receive an associate degree in applied business and are eligible to enroll in the 2+2 program.

Program contents cover the various areas in the information systems field. Languages offered include Visual BASIC, COBOL, C++, and HTML. The student has the opportunity to gain experience in several operating environments, among them Windows 95 and Windows NT. Object oriented programming, systems analysis, database management, data communications, Internet, and web page building classes are available. Popular applications packages, such as Office 2000, are explored.
 

Associate of Applied Business in Business Information Technology Requirements

Required Non-Business Courses (Total 18-21 hrs)

Business Core Courses (Total 20 hrs)

Business Info. Tech. Core (Total 12 hrs)

Electives (15 hrs)