Information Systems Major

The information systems (IS) major focuses on information technology (IT) and process issues for operating and managing large, distributed global businesses: integrating business with systems, designing processes as well as the associated data, managing the IT infrastructure, and developing business applications.

Information Systems Major Requirements (24 credits):

Required Grades & GPA: Grade of C- or higher in each course counting toward the major.  Major GPA of 2.0 or higher – GPA includes all courses counting toward the INFOSYS major.

Required courses (15 credit hours):

• BUS-S 302, Management Information Systems
• BUS-S 305, Technology Infrastructure
• BUS-S 307, Data Management
• BUS-S 310, Systems Analysis and Project Management
• Application Development course:
  • BUS-S 308, Business Application Development OR
  • BUS-S 428, Advanced Business Application Development (for students with a strong programming background)

Electives (9 credit hours required):

• BUS-K 315, Business Process Management
• BUS-K 353, Business Analytics and Modeling
• BUS-K 360, VB for Applications & Application Integration
• BUS-P 429, Operations Processes
• BUS-P 481, Supply Chain Planning and Analytics
• BUS-S 326, Web and Social Media Analytics
• BUS-S 355, Topics in Information Systems: Business Data Programming
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (sub BUS-A 337)
• BUS-S 428, Advanced Business Application Development (if not used a required course) 
• BUS-S 433, Information Systems Security
• 300 or 400 level advanced programming course from School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering (may only count 3 credit hours of non-BUS coursework toward electives):
  • CSCI-A 304 Introductory C++ Programming
  • CSCI-A 306 Object-Oriented Programming in C++
  • CSCI-B 403 Introduction to Algorithm Design and Analysis
  • CSCI-B 455 Principles of Machine Learning
  • CSCI-C 311 Programming Languages
  • CSCI-C 322 Object-Oriented Software Methods
  • CSCI-C 343 Data Structures
  • INFO-I 422/I 590 Data Visualization
  • Additional course after it's approved by the ODT department

Technology Management Co-Major

The technology management co-major enhances understanding of information systems and the roles they play in areas such as customer relationship management, accounting, and financial systems. It complements skill sets in diverse fields such as finance, accounting, marketing, or management. As a co-major, TM must be declared in conjunction with another Kelley business major.

Technology Management Co-Major Requirements (12 credit hours):

Required Grades and GPA: Grade of C- or higher in each course counting toward the major. Major GPA of 2.0 or higher – GPA includes all courses counting toward the major.

• BUS-S 302, Management Information Systems
• BUS-S 307, Data Management
• Project Managment Course:
  • BUS-S 310, Systems Analysis and Project Management OR
  • BUS-K 315, Business Process Management

• BUS-K 315, Business Process Management*
• BUS-K 353, Business Analytics and Modeling
• BUS-K 360, VB for Applications & Application Integration
• BUS-P 429, Operations Processes
• BUS-P 481, Supply Chain Planning and Analytics
• BUS-S 305, Technology Infrastructure
• BUS-S 308, Business Application Development 
• BUS-S 310, Systems Analysis and Project Management* 
• BUS-S 326, Web and Social Media Analytics
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (sub BUS-A 337)
• BUS-S 428, Advanced Business Application Development
• BUS-S 433, Information Systems Security

*Only counts as an elective if not used as a required course

 Supply Chain Management Major

The supply chain management major equips students with organizational and analytical skills to help deliver the right product or service to the right place at the right time. Supply chain managers often work across organizational boundaries and with partners spanning the globe.

Supply Chain Major Requirements (21 credit hours):

Required Grades & GPA: Grade of C- or higher in each course counting toward the major.  Major GPA of 2.0 or higher – GPA includes all courses counting toward the Supply Chain Management major.

 Required courses (15 credit hours):

• BUS-P 320, Supply Chain Management: Sourcing
• BUS-P 421, Supply Chain Management
• BUS-P 429, Operations Processes
• BUS-P 431, Supply Chain Management: Logistics and Distribution
• BUS-P 481, Supply Chain Planning and Analytics

• BUS-A 325, Cost Accounting
• BUS-F 305, Intermediate Corporate Finance
• BUS-F 307, Working Capital Management
• BUS-K 315, Business Process Management
• BUS-K 327, Deterministic Models of Operations Research
• BUS-K 353, Business Analytics and Modeling
• BUS-M 303, Marketing Research
• BUS-M 346, Analysis of Marketing Data
• BUS-P 316, Sustainable Operations
• BUS-P 356, Lean Six Sigma
• BUS-P 455, Topics in Operations: Supply Chain Practicum
• BUS-S 305, Technology Infrastructure
• BUS-S 307, Data Management
• BUS-S 326, Web and Social Media Analytics
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (sub BUS-A 337)
• BUS-Z 404, Effective Negotiations

Operations Management Major

The Operations Management major allows students to tailor their interests in either line or staff positions in concert with any firm or industry including manufacturing, consulting, distribution and financial operations. The Operations Management major offers career opportunities in consulting or in corporate positions in specialties such as strategic planning, merchandising, materials management, financial management, and audit and quality assurance. It is a perfect complement as a second major to functional areas such as finance, accounting, and marketing.

Operations Major Requirements (15 credit hours):

Required Grades & GPA: Grade of C- or higher in each course counting toward the major.  Major GPA of 2.0 or higher – GPA includes all courses counting toward the Operations  major.

 Required courses (9 credit hours):

• BUS-P 320, Supply Chain Management: Sourcing
• BUS-P 421, Supply Chain Management
• BUS-P 429, Operations Processes

• 300-level Accounting course:
  • BUS-A 311, Intermediate Accounting I OR
  • BUS-A 310 Management Decisions & Financial Reporting
• BUS-A 325, Cost Accounting
• BUS-F 305, Intermediate Corporate Finance
• BUS-F 307, Working Capital Management
• BUS-K 315, Business Process Management
• BUS-K 327, Deterministic Models of Operations Research
• BUS-K 353, Business Analytics and Modeling
• BUS-M 303, Marketing Research
• BUS-M 346, Analysis of Marketing Data
• BUS-P 316, Sustainable Operations
• BUS-P 356, Lean Six Sigma
• BUS-P 431, Supply Chain Management: Logistics and Distribution
• BUS-P 455, Topics in Operations: Supply Chain Practicum
• BUS-S 305, Technology Infrastructure
• BUS-S 307, Data Management
• BUS-S 326, Web and Social Media Analytics
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (sub BUS-A 337)
• BUS-Z 404, Effective Negotiations

Business Analytics Co-Major:

The business analytics co-major provides undergraduate students the opportunity to complement their primary major with advanced business analytics skills, allowing them to better integrate data-driven insights into their analyses and decision-making. This co-major can be paired with any other Kelley School of Business undergraduate major.

 Business Analytics Co-Major Requirements (15 credits):

Required Courses:

• BUS-G 350, Business Econometrics
• BUS-G 492, Data Analysis using Economic Modeling
• BUS-K 327, Deterministic Models in Operations Research
• BUS-K 353, Business Analytics and Modeling

Elective Courses (3 credits required):

• BUS-A 437, Advanced Management Accounting
• BUS-F 335, Security Trading and Market Making
• BUS-F 408, Real Options and Strategic Capital Investment
• BUS-F 420, Equity and Fixed Income
• BUS-F 421, Derivative Securities and Corprorate Risk Management
• BUS-G 303, Game Theory for Business Strategy*
• BUS-M 303, Marketing Research
• BUS-M 346, Analysis of Marketing Data
• BUS-M 455, Topic: CRM and Digital Analytics
• BUS-P 481, Supply Chain Planning and Analytics*
• BUS-S 326, Web and Social Media Analytics

*G303 may not be used as an elective by Economic Consulting or Public Policy majors. P481 may not count as an elective for Information Systems majors or Technology Management co-majors.