Information Systems Major

Major and Track Requirements

The information systems major includes six required courses and four information systems electives. All required courses are drawn from the information, technology, and operations area.

Course Title Credits
INSY 3432Database Systems3
INSY 3436ST: Programming with Python3
INSY 3441Systems Analysis3
INSY 3442Web Apps Design and Development3
INSY 4507Project Management3
INSY 4800Global Information Technology Strategy and Management (capstone course)3
Four electives: 112 to 14
Business Analytics Track
Digital Business Innovation Track
Enterprise Architecture Track
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Please note:

  • Students are encouraged to complete their elective courses in one or more of the career-oriented tracks listed above, but any course with the INSY subject code numbered 3400-4999 (as well as CISC 3400 and CISC 4515) may count as an elective.
  • For Information Systems majors pursuing a secondary concentration in Fintech, the three courses that comprise the secondary concentration may double-count as electives towards the Information Systems major. Moreover, for such students, FNBU 4454 ST: Financial Modeling may count as an elective towards the major.

While most students choose all four electives from the information systems, technology, and operations area, up to two electives can be taken in other business areas, with the approval of the faculty adviser.

Information Systems Major Electives/Tracks

Students must take four advanced information systems electives. They are encouraged to use at least three advanced elective courses to specialize in their chosen track. Students can also create an optimal mix of electives across tracks to fit their prior expertise and career goals. While most students choose all four electives from the information, technology, and operations area, up to two electives can be taken in the Department of Computer and Information Science, from the below options:

Course Title Credits
CISC 3400Java Programming4
CISC 4515Advanced Database Systems4

Business Analytics Track Electives

Course Title Credits
INSY 3437ST: Sports Analytics3
INSY 4431Web Analytics3
INSY 4433Advanced Python for Business3
INSY 4434ST: Data Mining for Business3
INSY 4506Business Analytics3
INSY 4508Business Modeling With Spreadsheets3

Digital Business Innovation Track Electives

Course Title Credits
INSY 3421Accounting Information Systems3
INSY 3437ST: Sports Analytics3
INSY 3438ST: Cybersecurity in Bus3
INSY 3450ST: Fintech - An Introduction3
INSY 4411ST: Healthcare Info Tech3
INSY 4412ST: IT and Sustainability3
INSY 4431Web Analytics3
INSY 4432Mobile Commerce & Apps3
INSY 4435ST: AIS Consulting Project3
INSY 4505E-Commerce3
OPBU 3453ST: Business Dynamics3

Enterprise Architecture Track Electives

Course Title Credits
INSY 3421Accounting Information Systems3
INSY 3433Programming with Java3
INSY 3438ST: Cybersecurity in Bus3
INSY 4432Mobile Commerce & Apps3
INSY 4433Advanced Python for Business3
INSY 4435ST: AIS Consulting Project3
OPBU 3453ST: Business Dynamics3

Students must also complete the Gabelli School business and liberal arts Core Curricula. In addition, all students complete between three and seven liberal arts electives depending on their major requirements.


CIP Code

11.0401 - Information Science/Studies.


You can use the CIP code to learn more about career paths associated with this field of study and, for international students, possible post-graduation visa extensions. Learn more about CIP codes and other information resources.