Information Systems

    Program Mission Statement

    To produce specialists in integrating information systems solutions with administrative operations, who can serve business organizations with their requirements of information technologies, who are characterized by the sense of community service and having knowledge of recent research directions.

    Program Educational Objectives (IS)

    Graduates of the Information Systems Program are expected to:
    1. Make a substantial technical contribution to the economic growth and welfare of the organizations they are part of, through their knowledge of Information Systems,
    2. Be capable of identifying and analyzing a problem requiring an Information Systems based solution, in various application environments and of designing, implementing and evaluating a solution using state of the art tools and techniques,
    3. Be consensually recognized as ethical, professional, and responsible Information Systems practitioners by their peers and superiors,
    4. Demonstrate adequate communication and problem-solving skills, in their professional practice of Information Systems, and an ability to effectively work in a team to achieve a common goal.

    Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

    The IS program addresses these specific outcomes:
    ABET Student Outcomes (SOs)
    1 Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
    2 Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
    3 Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
    4 Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
    5 Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
    6 Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
    7 Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
    8 Define and explain the fundamentals of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
    9 Recognize the strategic framework of modern organizations management in the scope of information systems.
    10 Use current techniques, and tools necessary for computing practices.

    NCAAA Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
    K1 Define and explain the fundamentals of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
    K2 Recognize the strategic framework of modern organizations management in the scope of information systems.
    S1 Analyze a problem and identify the computing requirements appropriate to its solution while being aware of the impact of that solution on individuals, organizations, and society.
    S2 Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of requirements.
    S3 Use current techniques, and tools necessary for computing practices.
    S4 Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
    S5 Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
    V1 Recognize professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
    V2 Function effectively in teams to accomplish a common goal.
    V3 Recognize and explore recent technology as needed, using appropriate lifelong learning strategies