Information Systems and Analytics Minor
Information Systems and Analytics Minor is designed to give students of all non-business majors the knowledge and skills needed to provide value in their marketplace. Business majors should consider double majoring.
What Will I Learn?
Information Systems and Analytics graduates have competency in technology, business knowledge, and data analytics. These skills and knowledge allow them to help organizations identify information needs, design and implement computer information systems, and take data-driven business initiatives to achieve success.
No Prerequisites to Declare Minor
Required Courses(12 cr.)
- MIS142-Business Computer Systems
- SCM200-Statistical Applications in Business
- MIS240-Python Programming for Business and Analytics
- MIS300-IT and Business Analytics
Elective Courses (6 cr., choose two)
- MIS242-Design and Development of User Information Systems
- MIS 340-Business Programming for Analytics
- MIS344-Business Systems Analysis and Design
- MIS355-Data Management and Analytics
- MIS399-Information Security
- MIS425-Analytics and Technology Integration
- MIS446-Applied Project Management
What Types of Careers Could I Get With This Degree?
No matter what career path you take after graduation, the business concepts and skills you gain from the Information Systems & Analytics minor will help to expand your opportunities and ensure your success.
Graduates can find employment in a wide range of specialties including these and more:
Our graduates frequently find jobs as:
- Systems analysts
- Database administrators
- Network specialists
- Web designers
- Security analysts
- Programmers/analysts
- Project managers
- Technical trainers
- Consultants
What Kinds of Experiences Could I Have?
The John L. Grove College of Business is internationally accredited by the most prestigious business-accrediting agency, AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Shippensburg University offers small class sizes, classroom labs with current technology and plenty of opportunities for one-on-one contact with faculty members. Classes are taught by professionals with both a strong theoretical understanding of business administration and a working knowledge of modern ISA practices. Our faculty has a diverse range of professional backgrounds.
There are a number of clubs you can participate in to learn more about your area of study outside the classroom. Student professional organizations will provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop professional contacts, enhance your course of study with hands-on application and build lasting friendships within the business community. The Information Systems and Analytics Club helps business majors expand their vision of information systems. Presentations and field trips to IT departments at established firms are scheduled to further the understanding of IT-related fields.
Internships also provide great on-the-job experiences and networking opportunities. Many times, internships lead to job offers for our students.