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Information Systems Major

Information systems are important for day-to-day operations as well as strategic management of businesses. Information systems management involves analysis, design, implementation, and operation of computer-based information systems, which is becoming increasingly important to leading enterprises in innovative ways. 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. 

The Information Systems major may not be declared in conjunction with the following majors and co-majors: Technology Management.

Required courses (15 credit hours):

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

Elective courses (9 credit hours required; ODT recommends 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 364, Business Data Programming
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (Accounting majors may sub BUS-A 337)
• BUS-S 433, Information Systems Security

Track 2: Application Development

• BUS-K 315, Business Process Management
• BUS-K 360, VB for Applications & Application Integration
• BUS-S 364, 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 429, Operations Processes
• BUS-P 481, Supply Chain Planning and Analytics
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (Accounting majors may sub BUS-A 337)

Digital Technology Management Co-Major

The Digital Technology Management co-major is for students who would like a background in information technology and the roles they play in the different aspects of business. This co-major is designed to complement a functional area major such as finance, accounting, or supply chain management.

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

NOTE: Digital Technology Managment is a second major only. It must be declared in conjunction iwth aonther Kelley major (not with another co-major). It may not be declared with an Information Systems major.

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, Digital Business Technologies
• BUS-S 307, Data Management
• BUS-S 310, Analysis and Design of Digital Solutions

Elective courses (3 credit hours):

• 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 326, Web and Social Media Analytics
• BUS-S 364, Business Data Programming
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (Accounting majors may sub BUS-A 337)
• BUS-S 428, Advanced Application Development*
• BUS-S 433, Information Systems Security
• BUS-W 212, Explore Entrepreneurship

Supply Chain Management Major

The Supply Chain Management major focuses on aligning firms' manufacturing and service resources with suppliers; internal partners in finance, accounting, marketing, and information systems; distribution channels; and customers. Supply chain management is increasingly being thrust to the forefront of business prominence and practice and offers exciting career possibilities that work across organizational borders and around the world.

Supply Chain Management 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 319, Supply Chain Management with Digital Technologies
• BUS-P 320, Supply Chain Management: Sourcing
• BUS-P 429, Operations Processes
• BUS-P 431, Supply Chain Management: Logistics and Distribution
• BUS-P 481, Supply Chain Planning and Analytics

Elective courses (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, Modeling Business Data 
• 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, TOPIC: Supply Chain Practicum
• BUS-S 305, Technology Infrastructure
• BUS-S 307, Data Management
• BUS-S 326, Web and Social Media Analytics
• BUS-S 364, Business Data Programming
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (Accounting majors may sub BUS-A 337)
• BUS-Z 404, Effective Negotiations

Operations Management Major

The Operations Management major focuses on improving the internal processes of an organization with skills such as process analysis, project management, and quality assurance. This degree offers career opportunities in consulting or in corporate specialty positions such as operations, processes, materials management, and quality assurance. It is a perfect complement as a second major to functional areas such as finance, accounting, and marketing.

Operations Management 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 program. The Supply Chain Management Major may not be declared in conjuction with the Operations Management Major. 

 Required courses (9 credit hours):

• BUS-P 319, Supply Chain Management with Digital Technologies
• BUS-P 320, Supply Chain Management: Sourcing
• BUS-P 429, Operations Processes

Elective courses (6 credits hours):

• 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, Modeling Business Data 
• 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 481, Supply Chain Planning and Analytics
• BUS-S 305, Technology Infrastructure
• BUS-S 307, Data Management
• BUS-S 326, Web and Social Media Analytics
• BUS-S 364, Business Data Programming
• BUS-S 400, Integration of Systems and the Business (Accounting majors may sub BUS-A 337)
• BUS-Z 404, Effective Negotiations

Business Analytics Co-Major:

The Business Analytics co-major is designed to provide Kelley students the opportunity to complement their primary major with advanced business analytics skills, allowing them to better integrate data insights into their analyses and decision-making. As data and analytical software continue to proliferate and improve, businesses are increasingly relying on business analytics to gain a competitive advantage or just to keep up with the competition. The Business Analytics 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, Predictive Analytics for Business Strategy
• BUS-K 327, Modeling Business Data OR BUS-S 364 Business Data Programming
• 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 420, Equity and Fixed Income
• BUS-F 421, Derivative Securities and Corprorate Risk Management
• BUS-F 455, TOPIC: Financial Data Analytics
• BUS-G 303, Game Theory for Business Strategy*
• BUS-K 327, Modeling Business Data (if not used as required course above)
• BUS-M 303, Marketing Research
• BUS-M 346, Analysis of Marketing Data
• BUS-P 481, Supply Chain Planning and Analytics 
• BUS-S 326, Web and Social Media Analytics
• BUS-S 364, Business Data Programming (if not used as required course above)

*G303 may not be used as an elective by Economic Consulting or Public Policy majors.