Technology is at the center of today’s global market. Every business, in every industry, all around the world utilizes technology, making individuals with a passion for information Systems valuable assets to any organization. Pursuing your online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems degree from the Collat School of Business can put you in the center of the action. Technology is taking the business world by storm. Get ahead with UAB.
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Your online information systems degree carries weight when it is from a recognized institution. We have garnered national and international respect for our rigorous academic standards and consistent record of growth and accomplishment. Our accolades include:
Average Annual Salary $91,000Computer network architects design and build data communication networks for organizations of all sizes. Openings for computer network architects are growing faster than most professions at 15%.
Average Annual Salary $72,560Ranked No. 10 among "Best Technology Jobs" by U.S. News & World Report, computer systems administrators fill crucial roles in almost every industry. Professionals in this field are responsible for the day-to-day operation of organizational networks.
Average Annual Salary $79,680Computer systems analysts help organizations with the establishment of effective and efficient information systems and procedures, responsibilities that bring business and information technology together. This field is projected to grow at an impressive 25% and has been ranked No. 7 among "Best Jobs" by U.S. News & World Report (2015).
Average Annual Salary $77,080Database administrators use specialized software to store and organize data and ensure that data is available to users and secure from unauthorized access. Database administrators have been ranked No. 5 among "Best Tech Jobs" by U.S. News & World Report.
Average Annual Salary $86,170Ranked No. 4 among "Best Technology Jobs" and No. 11 among "Best Jobs" by U.S. News & World Report, these analysts are tasked with keeping company data and systems secure. With an increased focus on cyber attacks in the global market, professional opportunities for information security analysts are expected to grow by a staggering 37% through 2022.
Average Annual Salary $93,350Software developers analyze consumer needs, design software to satisfy those needs, and produce software for the marketplace. Professionals in the field have a deep understanding of programming languages and must be able to collaborate with other computer specialists. This profession ranked No. 3 among "Best Jobs" by U.S. News & World Report and is expected to grow at a stunning rate of 22% through 2022.
Average Annual Salary $62,500Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the technical aspects, such as performance and capacity, and the site’s appearance. Web developers are ranked No. 4 among "Best Technology Jobs" by U.S. News & World Report (2015).
Average Annual Salary $120,950Information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine an organization's information technology goals and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.
Technology is constantly evolving. With the need to store and share data, the constant introduction of increasingly advanced communication systems, and the globalization of the Internet, information technology is only getting started. We can help you grow with the field by examining every avenue of information technology, such as information security, systems analysis, social media creation, and network management. Focus your studies through an extensive selection of 100% online IS courses that continuously evolve to meet tomorrow’s technological landscape.
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Explore our online information systems degree course descriptions.
| Information Systems Core (24 Credit Hours) | |
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| IS 204 Business Programming — 3 credit hours | |
| IS 301 Database Management — 3 credit hours | |
| IS 302 Enterprise Systems — 3 credit hours | |
| IS 321 Systems Analysis — 3 credit hours | |
| IS 413 Information Security Management — 3 credit hours | |
| IS 415 Social Media & Virtual Communities in Business — 3 credit hours | |
| IS 417 Introduction to Business Intelligence — 3 credit hours | |
| MG 417 Project Management — 3 credit hours | |
| Upper Level Core (21 credit hours) | |
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| MG 302 Management Processes and Behavior — 3 credit hours | |
| IS 303 Information Systems — 3 credit hours | |
| MK 303 Basic Marketing — 3 credit hours | |
| FN 310 Fundamentals of Financial Management — 3 credit hours | |
| BUS 350 Business Communications — 3 credit hours | |
| MG 403 Operations Management — 3 credit hours | |
| MG 415 International Business Dynamics — 3 credit hours | |
| Capstone (3 credit hours) | |
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| BUS 450 Strategic Management Capstone Experience — 3 credit hours | |
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We recommend students pursuing online undergraduate or graduate degrees consider programs with extensive experience delivering online learning, professional accreditation (AACSB), a dedicated full-time faculty, a high level of student satisfaction, and a low student attrition rate. UAB’s online information systems degree offers you all of these advantages, providing the benefits of a traditional university education with the convenience and flexibility afforded by the use of advanced technology.
It’s important to entrust your education to an academic institution recognized for professional excellence and tested for quality assurance. Since 1982, the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Business has maintained accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a seal of excellence afforded to only 176 universities worldwide for undergraduate and graduate business degree programs.
Yes, the University of Alabama at Birmingham awards the same accredited information systems degrees regardless of the delivery method.
Your IS diploma will not distinguish that you are a distance student in our online program. Students can be confident that UAB's standards of excellence are the same for on-campus and online IS programs. Online students, if they wish, attend the same graduation ceremony as on-campus students.
Students can complete their Bachelor of Science in Information systems degree in as few as 4 years. Completion of the entire IS degree is contingent upon individual student general education course completion and transfer credit evaluation.
Yes, UAB accepts transfer credits from other institutions. For more information, please complete the form above to download a brochure or to speak with an advisor.
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