It's your time to excel in the information systems field
Availability management, security and preservation of information requires skilled information system professionals. The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems degree motivates you to make outstanding contributions in this essential field. This online program emphasizes business applications, information technology infrastructure.
Trine students can choose from one of three specialized tracks: Management/ Leadership, Information Systems Specialty, or Cybersecurity. Please click on the Course Requirements section below to learn more.
You also have an option to earn graduate credit toward Master of Science in Information Studies while working on this bachelor's degree. Through this combined degree program, you can finish both degrees in just four years and save up to $8,625!
The Experience
As a student in this online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program, you will study advanced database management, data visualization and network security as well as receive a foundation in match, statistics and operations research. Throughout the coursework, you will learn how to communicate well and work in multidisciplinary teams. In your final course, you will complete a capstone project that will allow you to put your recently learned skills to use.
The Results
Graduates who earn Trine University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Systems degree are well-qualified for a wide range of positions in the information field including information manager, network security analyst, network administrator, database administrator and more. This degree also prepares you for more advanced educational opportunities such as the Master of Science in Information Studies, Master of Business Administration or the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.
Additional Information
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems requires 120 credit hours.
General Education - 30 credit hours
| ENG 133 | Technical Communications |
| HUM 203 | Humanities Seminar |
| SP 203 | Effective Speaking |
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology |
| Social Science or Humanities Elective | Social Science or Humanities Elective |
| PHL 313 | Ethics |
| MA 113 | College Algebra |
| MA 253 | Statistics |
| Science Elective | Science Elective |
| BA 113 | Business Computer Applications |
Program Core - 39 credit hours
| COM 343 | Web Content Management |
| CSIT 103 | Introduction to Information Systems |
| CSIT 123 | Computing Infrastructure Basics |
| CSIT 153 | Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CSIT 163 | Using Programming to Solve Problems |
| CSIT 223 | Network Management |
| CSIT 273 | Enterprise Architecture |
| INF 263 | Data Management |
| INF 343 | Information Security |
| INF 393 | Data Visualization |
| INF 403 | Advanced Database Management |
| IS 483 | Information Systems Capstone Proposal |
| IS 493 | Information Systems Capstone Project |
Concentration Options - 15 credit hours
| Option 1: Management/Leadership | |
| MGT 383 | Principles of Project Management |
| MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level) | MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level) |
| MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level) | MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level) |
| MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level) | MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level) |
| MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level) | MGT/LDR Elective (300/400 Level) |
| Option 2: Information Systems Specialty | |
| IS Specialty | Transfer 15 approved credits or MSIS coursework |
| IS Specialty | Transfer 15 approved credits or MSIS coursework |
| IS Specialty | Transfer 15 approved credits or MSIS coursework |
| IS Specialty | Transfer 15 approved credits or MSIS coursework |
| IS Specialty | Transfer 15 approved credits or MSIS coursework |
| Option 3: Cyber Security | |
| IS 3003 | Ethical Hacker |
| IS 373 | Systems Security |
| IS 383 | Security Analysis |
| IS 393 | Security CyberOps |
| IS 403 | Cybersecurity |
Additional requirements - 36 credit hours
| BA 123 | Business Concepts | 3 |
| BA 213 | Advanced Spreadsheets for Business | 3 |
| UE 111 | Online Learning Orientation | 1 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
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| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 2 |
For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog (opens in a new window).