Description
Grantham University's online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BS-IS) prepares the student to organize, coordinate, direct research and facilitate the computer-related activities of a business. Electives allow students to pursue further coursework in information systems or to take courses in an area in which information systems are applied, such as business or health informatics. Upon completion of this online information systems degree program, students are prepared for work in a wide range of professions including database specialist, web designer, applications programmer and systems analyst.
At the successful completion of the program, the student should be able to:
- Recognize and define concepts of computer systems, hardware, software, programming languages and networks
- Examine a problem, identify and define the computing tools and techniques relevant to its solution
- Effectively convey technical knowledge in written form to a variety of audiences
- Analyze the professional, legal, and ethical impact of Information Systems on individuals, business organizations and society
- Design, build and maintain distributed databases and web-based systems
- Identify and evaluate the role of Information Systems within a business organization
- Apply project management principles to the design of Information Systems solutions in a business environment
Accreditation Information
Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission
