Western-Heritage
Information Systems

Information Systems
Major & Minor Requirements

Students who study information systems at Carthage will graduate with the skills necessary to succeed in their future careers, as wellas the enduring analytical, communication and critical thinking skills necessary to lifelong learning, career advancement and community contribution.

Graduates of the information systems program in Carthage's Department of Business Administration must be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of business terminology and theories both in general business and specific to information systems.
  • Select and apply appropriate technology for analysis, research and presentation.
  • Work as effective members of a team.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills in decision-making and problem-solving. Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills.

Please note: Current students should work with their advisors and the department chair to ensure all requirements are met.


Information Systems Major

Economics:

ECON 103 Issues in Economics (or ECON 102)

Accounting:

ACCT 200 Survey of Accounting (or ACCT 202 or 204)

Management:

MGMT 111 Intro to Business and Technology
MGMT 312 Organizational Management

Computer Science:

CSCI 111 Principles of Computer Science I
CSCI 112 Principles of Computer Science II
CSCI 341 Database Design and Management

Information Systems:

ISYS 311 E-Commerce
ISYS 345 Information Systems Theory and Practice
ISYS 425 Systems Analysis
ISYS 490 Information System Senior Seminar

In addition to the requirements listed below, information systems majors are encouraged to take Functions, Graphs and Analysis (MATH 105). Students who plan to pursue an MBA are also encouraged to take Calculus I (MATH 112).


Information Systems Minor

CSCI 111 Principles of Computer Science I
MGMT 111 Intro to Business and Technology
ACCT 200 Survey of Accounting or ACCT 201 Financial Accounting
ISYS 311 E-Commerce
ISYS 345 Information Systems Theory and Practice
ISYS 425 Systems Analysis

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