Information Systems, B.S. in Bus. Ad.

Description

The Information Systems major is designed for those students interested in business-oriented, computer technology-based information systems.  Students will learn both conceptual knowledge and skills to prepare for a future as an information systems professional.  The major integrates general business and management knowledge with expertise in computer technology (including programming, database, web, and networking) to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment in a competitive job market, start a business, or pursue further education in graduate and professional degree programs. 

Note: Students may not earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Information Systems AND a second major in Accounting and Information Systems either concurrently or subsequently. Students may earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with dual majors in Accounting  and Information Systems.  Students also have the option to major in Information Systems and complete a minor in Accounting .

Contact Information

Department of Accounting and Information Systems
317 Ansari Business Building
(775) 784-4028
Website: http://www.unr.edu/business/academic-departments/accounting-and-information-systems/information-systems

Pre-majors should contact the College of Business Advising Office
409 Ansari Business Building 
(775) 784-4912.

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirements

All students who are interested in graduating with a B.S. in Business degree with a major in Information Systems start by being declared as “pre-majors.” Pre-majors must complete Core Writing, Core Mathematics, the Pre-Business Core, and a total of 60 units before meeting with an advisor to declare a major in Information Systems. Students must declare their major before they may take any courses in the Upper-Division Business Core.

Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.0
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units
• Half Program Units/4 Year Institution | 60 Units
• Business Course Time Limit | Coursework used to complete College of Business and Major requirements must have been completed within the 10 years prior to the year of graduation.

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (24-30 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding  the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (3 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum   chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (54 units)

IV. Major Requirements (27 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (6-12 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule