Program Overview

Information Systems - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Decision Making

Overview

Information Systems (IS) is at the heart of any organization. Companies rely on information to make good decisions, create new products and services, and understand their target audience. IS professionals integrate hardware and software to help organizations manage their information. The Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits the Information Systems program at Illinois State.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) involves a combination of computer technology and large datasets to enable problem solving. Organizations are increasingly making use of AI, and students graduating into the IT profession need to become skilled users of this technology.

In this major, you learn what AI is, how to evaluate the data on which it is based, ethical concerns, and how to determine the usefulness of its applications. We cover topics such as:

• What artificial intelligence is and what it is not
• How to evaluate and understand the datasets used as the source of training for its "intelligence"
• Ethical uses of AI, ethical concerns surrounding AI Best case uses of AI in business organizations

Why study Information Systems - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Decision Making?

This unique and timely program will prepare students for current technology jobs. The balance of technology and application creates graduates with in-demand skills in a growing job market.

Point of Pride

Developed in close collaboration with industry partners, this program focuses on the how and why of deploying AI.

Course Requirements (Catalog)

• Meet Our Faculty
• Careers
• Sample Plans of Study

Contact Information

• School of Information Technology

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• Old Union 202
• College of Applied Science and Technology