Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Information Systems

University of Akron

Information Systems professionals perform the technology-related activities of companies. They perform a variety of duties, from constructing detailed business plans to overseeing network and Internet operations. Working with upper management, they define the technical goals of the company and plan how to accomplish these goals. In addition, they maintain corporate Web sites, analyze the information needs of organizations, and supervise systems analysts, programmers, technical support and other employees.

An undergraduate degree in information systems will prepare you to pursue an exciting career as an information systems professional. The degree will also prepare you for further graduate study or technology specific certifications.

Career Opportunities

Degrees and Preparation

Information systems and technologies are competitive necessities for all organizations. Today, organizations have Web-based integrated systems that span functional boundaries such as manufacturing, sales, accounting, finance and logistics. The demand for professionals with skills in the design, development and management of such technologies will always be high.

A degree in information systems paves the way for several opportunities in organizations. As an IS professional, you may staff a help desk, provide training, analyze business problems, and work with or lead project teams to develop or adapt software systems. You may also develop requirements for Web sites, and work with graphic designers and programmers to bring Web sites online.

IS professionals who work in corporate data centers are responsible for the computer systems that run the business. These systems may cover a wide range of activities from taking customer orders, triggering manufacturing, ordering raw materials, and tracking inventories to keeping the books, paying the bills and reporting results to various stakeholders.

Later in an IS career, there may be opportunities to lead the information systems function for a division of the firm or for the firm as the chief information officer. CIOs are now responsible for helping to formulate business strategy, and IS professionals need to have a strong foundation in all aspects of business.