Information Systems Degree

Program and manage computer information systems across all sectors.

The Information Systems degree program prepares students for careers around information technology, such as support, testing, and project management. Information Systems degree-seeking students also need to select a minor to complement their studies in information systems. Students may select any minor, except Information and Computer Science or Computer Information Management. Suggested minors for the Bachelor of Information Systems program include: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Graphic Design, Leadership, Management, Military Studies, Organizational Communication, Project Management, and Statistics.

Degree programs currently offered by the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences:

Locations & Learning Options

As a student in our Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program, you can take face-to-face classes at our Parkville, Missouri campus, at one of our Kansas City area campus centers (including Independence, downtown Kansas City and Parkville), at campus centers nationwide and/or online.

This degree in Information Systems program requires a minimum of 120 completed credit hours, including 51-54 hours of degree-specific core curriculum courses. Refer to your catalog for a complete listing of coursework for this Information Systems degree program.

Locations

  • Online
  • Parkville
  • Gilbert
  • Campus Centers

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Dr. Samuel Chamberlin

Chair, Department of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Samuel.Chamberlin@park.edu

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Dr. John Cigas

Program Coordinator
Professor of Computer Science
john.cigas@park.edu

Dr. Bin (Crystal) Peng


Associate Professor of Computer Science
crystal.peng@park.edu

Wen Hsin

Dr. Wen Hsin


Professor of Computer Science
wen.hsin@park.edu

Mark Long

Mark Long


Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Science
mlong@park.edu

Guillermo Tonsmann

Dr. Guillermo Tonsmann


Associate Professor, Computer Science
tonsmann@park.edu

Learn what it takes to pursue a successful career in computer information systems.

Our Information Systems degree program will prepare you with the skills needed in data processing, analysis and management to pursue any number of information system jobs in business, government, nonprofit sectors and other industries. While pursuing this Information Systems degree, students will select a complementary minor, such as business administration/management, geographical information systems, graphic design, leadership, organizational communication and statistics.

Careers

Our programs will prepare you for a career as a:

  • Database Administrator
  • Information Technology Manager
  • Systems Analyst
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Program Highlights

When you study information systems at Park University, you will take an array of courses in web programming, computer networking and information security, computing, and computer systems, among other subjects. Additionally, students in the Information Systems degree program will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through an exciting internship that will help you become a competitive candidate when you begin applying for information systems jobs. Graduates of the computer information systems degree program have the opportunity to pursue highly diversified career paths, including software development, data science, systems analysis, and much more.

Our Computing and Mathematical Sciences Department works with the Career Development Center to help place you in the computer internship position that matches your aspirations.

Related programs

Park University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Park University is a private, non-profit, institution of higher learning since 1875.