Information Systems
Information Systems is an evolving scientific area of study that bridges the gap between business and computer science.
Networks of computers extend human brainpower by creating modes of communication and record keeping that are at once more complex and more convenient than ever before. To be effective, these systems must aid and enhance our business, government and service organizations, which requires a careful understanding of the factors controlling human interactions, as well as the technical potential and limitations of computer systems.
The Department of Computer and Information Sciences offers students a Bachelor of Science major in Information Systems (INSY-BS), which combines business and information technology subjects. The major addresses student demand for courses oriented toward the design of new software systems for business and consumer needs. Students enrolled in the major must fulfill a set of major courses along with 1) a set of business courses (referred to as the business core) and 2) a set of information systems courses (referred to as the information systems core).
The business core emphasizes management and marketing issues. Students are prepared for careers in management and financial matters through courses in accounting, finance, operations management, organizational behavior, and marketing.
The information core stresses the use of computing technology in solving business problems.
Course work includes technological problem solving and project management, as well as a selection of advanced computer science courses designed to prepare students for careers in programming, business telecommunication networks, system development, database systems, and software engineering.
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Areas of Study
Accounting/finance, operations management, organizational behavior, marketing, programming, systems development, database systems
Career Paths
- Database Administrator
- MIS Technical Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Multimedia Programmer
- Network Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Systems Developer
Grad School
- Information Systems
- Computational Science
- Cybersecurity, Law & Policy
- Bioinformatics
- Software Engineering
- Information Technology
- MBA
Spectrum Scholars
UD’s Spectrum Scholars program promotes a welcoming environment for undergraduate students with autism at UD that enhances their ability to thrive in academic environments and campus life. In collaboration with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and administered by the University’s Center for Disabilities Studies, undergraduate students with autism receive comprehensive coaching and career development opportunities during their undergraduate experience as they work toward a successful career.
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Undergraduate Assistance
Samantha Fowle
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
cis-ugradprgm@udel.edu
302-831-2712
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