Information about the Department of Operations and Decision Technologies can be found here. 

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. All 300/400 business courses must be taken on the IU-Bloomington campus or must be pre-authorized as a part of an approved study abroad program. 

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; ODT recommeds but does not require that students choose 9 credits within one of the following tracks):

Track 1: Information Management

• BUS-K 353, Business Analytics and Modeling
• 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 433, Information Systems Security
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (not available to Accounting majors)

Track 2: Application Development

• BUS-K 315, Business Process Managment
• BUS-K 360, VB for Applications & Application Integration
• BUS-S 355, Experimental Course in INFOSYS: Business Data Programming
• BUS-S 428, Advanced Business Application Development (if used as a required course, it may not count as an elective)

Track 3: Process Management

• BUS-K 315, Business Process Management
• BUS-P 481, Supply Chain Planning and Analytics
• BUS-P 429, Operations Processes
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (not available to Accounting majors)

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. All 300/400 level business courses must be taken on the IU-Bloomington campus or must be pre-authorized as a part of an approved study abroad program. 

Required Courses (9 credit hours): 

• BUS-S 302, Management Information Systems
• BUS-S 307, Data Management
• BUS-S 310, Systems Analysis and Project Management

Electives (3 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 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 355, Experimental Course in INFOSYS: Business Data Programming
• 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

** BUS-S 400 will not count as a supporting major course for Accounting majors. 

*** Students with a background or prior coursework in computer programming may request permission for a prerequisite exception in order to take BUS-S 428; contact the ODT Department for more information. 

 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. All 300/400 level business courses must be taken on the IU-Bloomington campus or must be pre-authorized as a part of an approved study abroad program. The Supply Chain Management Major may not be declared in conjuction with the Operations 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

Electives (6 credits hours):

• 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

* BUS-S 400 will not count as a supporting major course for Accounting majors.

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. All 300/400 business courses must be taken on the IU-Bloomington campus or must be pre-authorized as part of an approved study abroad prgram. The Supply Chain Management Major may not be declared in conjuction with the Operations Managment Major. 

 Required courses (9 credit hours):

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

Electives (6 credits hours required):

• 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

*BUS-S 400 will not count as a supporting major course for Accounting majors. 

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 Grades & GPA: Major GPA of 2.0 or higher - GPA includes all courses counting oward the major. All 300/400 business courses must be taken on the IU-Bloomington campus or must be pre-authorized as a part of an approved study abroad program. 

NOTE: Business Analytics is a second major only. It must be declared in conjuction with another Kelley major (not with another co-major). More information about the Business Analytics Co-Major can be found with the Departments of Operations & Decision Technologies and Business Economics & Public Policy. 

Required Courses (12 credit hours): 

• 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 credit hours):

• 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.