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Business Information Systems

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh , United States
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Duration
4 years
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Business Management | Information Systems
Area of study
Business and Administration | Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

University of Pittsburgh School of Business

The University of Pittsburgh School of Business offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to succeed in the ever-evolving business landscape.


Academics

Business Majors

The school offers various business majors, including:


  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Business Information Systems
  • Finance
  • Global Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain Management

Certificates

The school also offers several certificate programs, such as:


  • Certificate in Foundations of AI for Business
  • Certificate Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Certificate Program in Leadership and Ethics
  • Certificate Program in Sports Management
  • Certificate in Supply Chain Management
  • Area-Studies Certificates
    • Sustainable Development Certificate in Global Studies
    • Conflict/Conflict Resolution Certificate in Global Studies
    • Global Economy and Global Governance Certificate in Global Studies

Honors Program

The Honors Program provides students with the opportunity to engage in advanced coursework, research, and community service. The program includes:


  • Guaranteed Graduate Admission
  • University Honors College

Business Minor

The Business Minor is designed for non-business students who wish to gain a foundational understanding of business principles. The program includes:


  • Business Minor Admissions
  • Course Planning for the Business Minor

Double Degree Programs

The school offers double degree programs, allowing students to pursue two degrees simultaneously. The programs include:


  • BSBA/MAcc
  • BSBA/JD

Arts & Sciences Requirements

Students must fulfill Arts & Sciences Requirements, which vary depending on the date of enrollment:


  • Arts & Sciences Requirements Beginning January 2023 or later
  • Arts & Sciences Requirements Prior to January 2023

Core Courses

The school offers a range of core courses that provide students with a foundational understanding of business principles.


Student Advising

The school provides student advising services, including:


  • Pitt Business Summer Course Transfer Process
  • New Transfer Student Information

Standards and Policies

The school has established standards and policies to ensure academic integrity and excellence.


Student Success and Tutoring

The school offers student success and tutoring services to support students in their academic pursuits.


Pitt Business Graduation

The school celebrates the achievements of its graduates through the Pitt Business Graduation ceremony.


Business Information Systems Major

The Business Information Systems (BIS) major is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of business information systems.


Description

The BIS major focuses on the application of information technology to support business strategies, operations, and projects. Students will develop the abilities to partner with, or contribute to, IT-enabled business strategy, operations, and projects in a variety of ways.


Requirements

To complete the BIS major, students must:


  • Earn a minimum of 120 Academic Credits
  • Complete 15 Academic Credits in BIS
  • Fulfill all Arts and Sciences Foundation Requirements and BSBA Core Curriculum Requirements
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 (C+) in all courses applied toward a BIS major
  • Earn a C- or better in each course applied toward a BIS major

Courses

The BIS major includes a range of courses, such as:


Required Core Courses

  • BUSBIS 1060: Introduction to Information Systems

Required Major Courses

  • BUSBIS 1600: Technology-Enabled Business Transformation
  • BUSBIS 1605: Database Management
  • BUSBIS 1630: Project Management

Elective Major Courses

Students must take a minimum of two elective major courses, such as:


  • BUSBIS 1530: Technical Foundations of Generative AI for Business
  • BUSBIS 1535: Deploying AI in Business Strategy, Design, and Execution
  • BUSBIS 1540: Responsible AI for Business
  • BUSBIS 1625: Electronic Commerce
  • BUSBIS 1635: IT Systems in Supply Chains
  • BUSBIS 1640: IT Architectures and Issues
  • BUSBIS 1645: Information Systems Ethics
  • BUSBIS 1650: Information Systems Consultancy Practices Solution Development
  • BUSBIS 1655: Design Thinking
  • BUSBIS 1660: Disruptive Technologies
  • BUSBIS 1670: Data Warehousing
  • BUSACC 1236: Accounting Information Systems
  • BUSQOM 1085: Applied Business Analytics Project

Specializations

Students can structure their BIS major elective course choices into specialized career-related tracks, such as:


  • Enterprise Systems Specialization
  • Design Specialization
  • Project Management Specialization
  • IS Consulting Specialization

Careers

The BIS major prepares students for a range of career opportunities, including:


  • Business Technology Analysis
  • Consulting
  • IT Management
  • Operations
  • Customer Service/Sales

Industries

BIS majors can pursue careers in various industries, such as:


  • Medium to Large Corporations
  • Government
  • Start-up Organizations
  • Retail
  • Consulting Firms

Minors

The University of Pittsburgh offers a range of minors that can be combined with the BIS major, including University of Pittsburgh Minors.


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