Information Systems Major

Information Systems (IS) provide the technical and human infrastructure that enables companies of all shapes and sizes to compete in today’s global electronic marketplace.  IS majors learn critical skills that enable them to evaluate, develop, implement, and manage information systems that enhance strategic agility, enable core business processes, and improve managerial decision making.  Building on a broad foundation in business intelligence, analytics, database, information security, and programming, students in the IS major complete at least one emphasis that provides specialized training in data engineering, cybersecurity, or web development.

Career Opportunities

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Students with an IS degree often pursue the following career paths:

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Career Development

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At the Huntsman School, we believe in empowering our students to own their education and their careers. Career development opportunities start from the first day at the Huntsman School and continue throughout one's professional life.

Our professional career specialists are equipped with all the tools necessary to help you with interview prep, professional networking, job searching, and so much more!

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Curriculum

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• Students will receive a BS by completing all required courses in their major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.

Emphasis Options

Students can select and emphasis.

• Data Engineering: Job opportunities in Data Engineering are expanding rapidly as companies increasingly rely on data analytics and data science to inform strategy. Data Engineers make it possible for businesses to engage in the advanced analytics and insight generation that data science produces. They do this by creating organization and industry-wide access to clean, reliable data at scale with sound data infrastructure and architecture. In the Data Engineering program, you will develop the skills in programming, database management, and data mining that employers need to support their analytics objectives.
• Cybersecurity: This emphasis will give you motivation, knowledge, and experience to pursue a career in information security.  You will pick up hands-on knowledge in information security, network security, design, and architecture, enterprise security, and physical security. You’ll apply Linux, hacking, and securing skills hands-on. Lectures will introduce topics that include real world situations taught by in-industry experts to harden and exploit systems.  Companies are investing an incredible amount to secure their business – get in on it! 
• Web Development: Web development ranks among the most highly demanded information systems skills, as a web presence is essential for virtually all companies.  Modern web applications have evolved from brochure websites for informational or marketing purposes to full-scale platforms that support commerce, data exchange, and systems interoperability.  The web development emphasis within the IS major prepares students to design, develop, and deploy web applications through coursework in web interface design (HTML/CSS/JavaScript), advanced server-side application development, API development, and e-commerce strategy.

Admission Requirements

To complete a IS degree, students must first meet the admission requirements for the degree and be admitted into the degree program. Admission Requirements and Policies

Major Requirements

1. University Studies Requirements (General Education and Depth Requirements): A group of “general” courses required for each student to fulfill in order to graduate. These courses teach a broad range of skills, knowledge, and values that prepare students for success in their majors and in their personal and professional lives after graduation. Most students complete their University Studies requirements by their junior year.
2. Huntsman Core Requirements (Business Acumen): a group of entry level courses required for every Huntsman major. These courses ensure that each Huntsman student begins their business career with an understanding of fundamental business principles.
3. IS Major Requirements: A group of upper-level courses required to fulfill a respective major. These courses teach skills specific to the area of study in order for students to become specialized in their chosen field.

Academic Advising

Available Locations

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• Logan Main Campus
• Statewide Campuses: Beaver, Bicknell, Blanding, Brigham City, Castle Dale, Cortez, Delta, Ephraim, Grantsville, Junction, Kanab, Moab, Montezuma Creek, Monticello, Monument Valley, Nephi, Panguitch, Park City, Richfield, Roosevelt (Uintah Basin), Salt Lake, Tooele, Tremonton, USU Eastern (Price), Vernal (Uintah Basin), Wendover

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