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The Information Systems and Technology program offers a unique combination of business knowledge and technical skills that prepares undergraduate students for success in the highly competitive and increasingly technical business world of the twenty-first century. The major emphasizes the development of business analysis and system implementation skills, which can provide a basis for job entry, career development and flexibility amid the rapid changes in information technology. This concentration prepares students to be successful in the e-business and e-commerce fields, with coursework in web development, internet marketing, and supply chain management.
The Information Systems and Technology program offers a unique combination of business knowledge and technical skills that prepares undergraduate students for success in the highly competitive and increasingly technical business world of the twenty-first century. The major emphasizes the development of business analysis and system implementation skills, which can provide a basis for job entry, career development and flexibility amid the rapid changes in information technology. This concentration prepares students to be successful in the e-business and e-commerce fields, with coursework in web development, internet marketing, and supply chain management.
We are committed to providing a balanced education between the highly integrated fields of general business and information systems and technology.
Our curriculum will prepare you to understand both automation technology and the complex world within which it is utilized.
Our faculty's research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Information Systems and Technology
Undergraduate
On-Campus
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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MEDIAN SALARY
Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.
MEDIAN SALARY
Employ search marketing tactics to increase visibility and engagement with content, products, or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces. Examine search query behaviors on general or specialty search engines or other Internet-based content. Analyze research, data, or technology to understand user intent and measure outcomes for ongoing optimization.
MEDIAN SALARY
Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.
MEDIAN SALARY
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
Advanced design and implementation strategies are utilized to create dynamic e-commerce applications that solve complex problems in a secure and robust manner. Key concepts include: Internet architecture, structured data languages, scripting languages, programming languages, database connectivity, and Internet security. Prerequisites: IT 205, IT 317, and IT 363 and a declared major in the university or waiver approved through the Strome College of Business Undergraduate Advising.
This course examines the use of the Internet as a unique channel for marketing to consumers and businesses. It focuses on Internet marketing strategies, online strategic implementation, and the integration between companies' online and offline marketing efforts. Prerequisite: C or better in MKTG 311 (or equivalent), and a declared major in the University or permission of the Dean's Office.
This course provides an introduction to the analysis and design of computer-based information systems. Emphasis is placed upon the development of requirements that serve the business needs of the organization as well as the logical and physical design of business information systems. This course covers both the structured and the object-oriented approach of system analysis and design process. Topics covered include introduction to the software development methodologies, requirement gathering, modeling, and logical/physical design techniques. Students are also exposed to emerging topics that promise major improvements in software development area. Factors relevant to the creation of business information systems through development and implementation will be examined in detail. Prerequisites: IT 201 with a C or better, IT 205, and a declared major in the university or permission of the Dean's Office of the Strome College of Business.
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program in E-Business & E-Commerce should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
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