Bachelor of Information Systems at Towson University

Tracks

Each Information Systems student must choose from one of the four tracks. The tracks help focus a student's course work around a real world career goal.

The four current tracks are in:

• Data Analytics: This track prepares students in fundamental concepts, techniques and tools of data analytics, focusing on real life experience in analyzing data from various domains, solving problems and making decisions based on data.
• Systems: This track prepares students in conceptualizing and developing robust and reliable information systems with a focus on key technical skills in information system analysis, design and development.
• Business: This track prepares students in integrating technology with business processes and strategies, focusing on business comprehension, core enterprise functions and the technological challenges in a multitude of businesses.
• Interface Design: This track prepares students in incorporating design and cognition into technology development with a focus on building screen interface layouts and physical devices that are appropriate for specific users, tasks and environments.

1. Students can use their proficiency in information systems principles, practices and analytical techniques to solve a variety of problems.
2. Students can explain the technological, organizational and behavioral principles that underlie information systems.
3. Students will understand the ethical and societal concerns and dilemmas facing information systems professionals and can formulate appropriate solutions and courses of action.
4. Students can work effectively in teams and communicate effectively.