Major Goals and Objectives:

The information systems major strives to graduate students who have developed 

1. An understanding of the purpose, methods, and substance of information systems.

To fulfill this goal, we expect students to
a.  recognize how information systems has transformed business and management.
b.  understand the strategic role of information systems in modern organizations.
c.  appreciate the ethical and social impacts of information systems.
d.  understand the technical foundations of information systems, including hardware, software, and networking concepts.
e.  understand the management of data resources, in particular database management.
f.  understand the Internet and the World Wide Web and their importance in the development of new business models.
g.  understand various approaches to systems building, including a systems development life cycle approach.

2. The skills of analysis, communication, data manipulation, and information technology that enable them to employ the method of information systems.  

To fulfill this goal, we expect students to
e.  use a systems development life cycle approach to implement information systems.
f.   develop an ability to work effectively in a team as both a leader and a follower.
g.  effectively use the Internet for research.