Information Systems - Information Assurance and Security

Overview

The Information Systems (IS) Major is designed to prepare professionals in Information Systems field, including systems analysis and design and software engineering. This degree focuses on the use of computer technology and information management methods to solve business problems, utilizing an understanding of both the organizational context of the problem and the technologies, methodologies, and tools typically utilized.

This sequence designed to give students the knowledge and tools necessary for protecting information and information systems.

Why Study Information Systems - Information Assurance and Security?

The Information Systems major emphasizes the application of computer and systems techniques to the solution of real world problems. The Information Systems (IS) Major is designed to prepare professionals in Information Systems including such areas as systems analysis and design and software engineering. This degree focuses on the use of computer technology and information management methods to solve business problems. This requires an understanding of both the organizational context of the problem and the technologies, methodologies, and tools typically utilized.

Related Majors

Careers

Related Skills

Ability to communicate well
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Logical thinker
Flexible thought process and ability to cope change
Strong organizational skills
Good team member
Strong understanding of computer languages

Related Fields

CAD/CAM Engineer
Computer Programmer
Computer Systems Manager
Consultant
Contract Administrator
Customer Service Representative
Customer Support Coordinator
Data Processing Manager
Data Specialist
Database Administrator
Database Analyst
Database Designer
Electronic Commerce Developer
Entrepreneur
Industrial/Institutional Buyer
Instructional Technology Designer
Inventory Control Specialist
Network Administrator
Risk Analyst
Specification Writer
Systems Analyst
Technical Analyst
Technical Evaluator
Technical Researcher
Technical Writer
Training Instructor
Treasury Management Specialist
Web Analyst
Web Designer
Web Information Officer

Career Advising

Name	Office	Email	Phone
Beni Towers Kawakita	110 Student Services Building	bltower@ilstu.edu	(309) 438-5821

Internship Coordinator

Name	Office	Email	Phone
Tal Parmenter	Old Union 302A	taparma@ilstu.edu	(309) 438-3718

New Freshmen

Applying to Illinois State

Illinois State's preferred filing period for freshman students for the fall semester is September 1-November 15. Applying early is encouraged, as the University must limit enrollment due to space at the University and in specific majors/programs. Visit Welcome2ISU.IllinoisState.edu to apply today!

Plans of Study and Progress Tracking

New Transfer

Applying to Illinois State

Illinois State's preferred filing period for fall transfer students is September 1-January 1. For the spring semester, the preferred filing period is from April 1-August 1. You are encouraged to apply early in the preferred filing period for best consideration for admission into competitive majors. Visit Welcome2ISU.IllinoisState.edu to apply today!

Minimum GPA

2.20

Middle 50% GPA

2.44 - 3.19

Required Courses

None

Recommended Courses

Foundations of information technology (ITK 160)
Problem solving for information technology (ITK 177)
Computer application programming (ITK 178)
Systems development I (ITK 261)

Plans of Study and Progress Tracking

Academic Advising

Name	Office	Email	Phone
Lisa Walter	Old Union 302C	lkwalte@ilstu.edu	(309) 438-5186

Illinois State Students

Middle 50% GPA

2.44 - 3.19

Plans of Study and Progress Tracking

Application Period

Always available.

Academic Advising

Name	Office	Email	Phone
Lisa Walter	Old Union 302C	lkwalte@ilstu.edu	(309) 438-5186