Business Information Systems (BIS) Major
All College of Business students must complete the Core Curriculum, as well as the requirements for their major area of study.
The BIS major provides students with a strong foundation in cross-functional business processes and the application of information systems to support them. The use of technology and data analytics to improve business performance and effectively support strategic business plans is a major focus of the program. Career opportunities for BIS majors include: business analyst, data analyst, systems analyst, and information systems consultant.
Related Special Programs that Augment the BIS Curriculum
- BIS*AN Club - supports student engagement/networking with industry contacts and emerging technology trends
Business Information Systems
Required for All Business Majors
- BIS 111: Management Information Systems
Required for All Business Information Systems Majors (3 courses)
- BIS 311: Managing IS Analysis and Design
- BIS 324: Business Data Management
- BUAN 346: Python Applications for Business
Business Information Systems Electives (choose 3 courses)
- BIS 333: Enterprise Security and Risk Management
- BIS 334: Business Data Networks & Security
- BIS 342 or SCM 342: e-Business Enterprise Applications
- BIS 344: Cloud Computing for Business
- BUAN 315: Introduction to Generative AI
- BUAN 357: Artificial Intelligence for Business
- BUAN 368: AI Strategy and Management
- ACCT 311: Accounting Information Systems
- ENTP 304: Technology and Software Ventures
- FIN 331: Data Science & AI for Finance
- CSB 242: Blockchain Concepts and Applications
- MNGT 350: Project Management
Students are encouraged to select their electives to match their career interests and goals. Areas of interest and suggested electives are listed below.
- Technology Management and Consulting
- ACCT 311, ENTP 304, BIS 334, BUAN 315
- Cybersecurity
- BIS 333, BIS 334, BIS 344
- Artificial Intelligence
- BUAN 315, BUAN 357, BUAN 368, FIN 331
For full descriptions of these courses, link to catalog.
Career opportunities for BIS majors include technology consultant, digital risk consultant, cybersecurity analyst, business analyst, data analyst, and more.
Business Analytics (BUAN) vs. Business Information Systems (BIS)
- Choosing between BUAN and BIS? Read more here.
For more information, please contact Professor Haoyan Sun, director, at has517@lehigh.edu.