UG in Information Systems Specialization Business at University of Maryland at College Park
The Information Systems (IS) major prepares students to be effective planners, users and managers of information technologies and systems in the current environment of the technology-enabled business firm. The IS major focuses on system design and implementation skills including database and web design, analytical skills for both strategic planning of IT and performance evaluation, and the managerial plus organizational knowledge required to manage information systems and applications based on business and customer requirements. The major’s core emphasizes the concepts of systems analysis and design and the strategic use of information systems. In addition to a broad grounding in the key functional areas of marketing, operations, accounting, and finance, this major develops in-depth knowledge of information systems design and implementation, evaluation and planning of information technology investments, and managing dynamic technology projects.