Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences This major focuses on the design, implementation, and management of information systems to support organizational goals and improve business processes. Students explore key areas such as database management, systems analysis and design, information technology infrastructure, project management, and data analytics. The program emphasizes practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and the understanding of business and technological considerations. Graduates are prepared for careers in information technology, systems analysis, database administration, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of information systems and their role in organizations. - Develop skills in database management and systems analysis and design. - Learn techniques for managing information technology infrastructure. - Explore project management principles and data analytics. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in information systems. - Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills for IT projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Information Systems** - Overview of information systems, key concepts, and historical context. - Fundamentals of information technology and its business applications. 2. **Database Management** - Principles of database management, including database design, SQL, and data modeling. - Techniques for creating, managing, and querying databases. 3. **Systems Analysis and Design** - Fundamentals of systems analysis and design, including requirements gathering, system modeling, and prototyping. - Techniques for designing and implementing information systems. 4. **Information Technology Infrastructure** - Principles of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing. - Techniques for managing and securing IT infrastructure. 5. **Project Management** - Principles of project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring. - Techniques for managing IT projects and ensuring successful completion. 6. **Data Analytics** - Fundamentals of data analytics, including data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization. - Techniques for using data analytics to drive business decisions. 7. **Emerging Technologies** - Exploration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). - Techniques for evaluating and implementing emerging technologies in information systems. 8. **Practicum in Information Systems** - Real-world information systems experiences, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in IT settings. - Techniques for applying learned skills in practical information systems settings. 9. **Capstone Project in Information Systems** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in database management, systems design, or data analytics. - Techniques for delivering a polished and effective information systems project. **Assessment Methods:** - Database management reports, systems analysis and design projects, IT infrastructure management plans, project management analyses, data analytics studies, emerging technology evaluations, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Information Systems: A Managerial Approach" by Jane P. Laudon and Kenneth C. Laudon. - "Database Management Systems" by Raghu Ramakrishnan and Johannes Gehrke. - "Systems Analysis and Design" by Kendall and Kendall. - "Information Technology Infrastructure" by various authors. - "Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling" by Harold Kerzner. - "Data Analytics" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of computer science, information technology, and business principles. Suitable for students interested in information systems, database management, systems analysis, and related IT fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Information Systems and pursue professional certifications in information technology, systems analysis, database administration, or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring IT professionals, systems analysts, database administrators, project managers, and professionals seeking to specialize in information systems and related fields. This major equips students with the practical, theoretical, and problem-solving skills needed to excel in information systems, supporting careers in information technology, systems analysis, database administration, and related fields.