Specialization: Information Systems
The Information Systems specialization teaches the art of applying information technology to enhance productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of business processes. Every area of business depends on technology.
More than ever companies need the skills offered by information systems majors to help them design, implement and manage the systems that support their operations, management and decision making functions. Information systems can also be used to help increase revenue and provide a competitive edge.
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The field of information systems is unique in that it blends organizational and managerial concerns with the study of information technologies. The objective of the information systems major is to prepare students for entry into the information systems profession.
The program is designed to provide students with (1) the technical foundation required to develop and function credibly in business and industry, and (2) organizational understanding and managerial skills necessary to plan for and manage business information systems. These skills are necessary to advance into leadership positions, particularly within the information systems functional area of the firm.
Information Systems Curriculum:
Information Systems Advising Sheet (Semesters)
Other information:
Course Conversion Guide for Information Systems
Business Core Course Conversion Guide |
The field of information systems is unique in that it blends organizational and managerial concerns with the study of information technologies. The objective of the information systems major is to prepare students for entry into the information systems profession.
The program is designed to provide students with (1) the technical foundation required to develop and function credibly in business and industry, and (2) organizational understanding and managerial skills necessary to plan for and manage business information systems. These skills are necessary to advance into leadership positions, particularly within the information systems functional area of the firm.
Information Systems Curriculum:
IS Curriculum, GEC-R
IS Curriculum, GEC
Other links:
Honors Programs
Study abroad - Student Exchange, Elective Treks
- Cptr/Inf 201, 214, 314, 670 & 516 must be taken sequentially
Sample Course Model
| Year | Autumn | Winter | Spring |
| 1 |
Math 130 |
Math 131 |
Math 132
Cptr/Inf 200 |
| 2 |
Math 366
Acct&MIS 211 |
Acct&MIS 212
Cptr/Inf 201 |
Cptr/Inf 214 |
| 3 |
Cptr/Inf 314 |
Cptr/Inf 670 |
Cptr/Inf 516 |
| 4 |
IS Option |
IS Option |
IS Option
Bus Adm 799 |
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Careers
The career paths in information systems are as varied as the industries and organizations that hire IS graduates but there are several major categories for entry level positions.
Salaries (2008-2009)
Full-time: $44,105 · Intern: $2,509/month
Potential career paths include but are not limited to:
- Technical
- Analysis
- Consulting
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- Database and Information Systems Management
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- Systems Analysis, Design, and Management
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| Hiring Companies |
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- Goodyear Tire and Rubber
- The Kroger Company
- American Electric Power
- Giant Eagle, Inc.
- Scotts Miracle Gro
- Resource Interactive
- Accenture
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- Fifth Third Bank
- JPMorgan Chase
- General Mills
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Capital One
- General Electric
- Nationwide
- Marathon Ashland Petroleum
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- Procter & Gamble
- Deloitte
- Owens Corning
- Cardinal Health
- State of Ohio
- NCR
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Extracurricular Opportunities
There are many ways for students specializing in Information Systems to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
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