An Introduction to the Major

One in seven American workers is employed in Information Systems (IS)/ Information Technology (IT). Nine of every ten IS/IT professionals work for a non-IT company.  A major in Information Systems provides the student with a broad liberal education to design and develop information systems for organizations in both the private and public sectors of the economy. The program provides students with the skills needed for entry-level positions in the IS/IT industry as well as a broad perspective on the role and nature of information systems necessary for positions in management and leadership.

The Curriculum

The Information Systems major at Queens follows the Model Curriculum and Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Information Systems jointly established by the ACM, AIS and AITP Information Systems industry professional organizations. The Information Systems major allows students to select an area of specialization through the choice of a concentration. Common examples of concentrations include: Business, Art, English, Mathematics, and Psychology.

BA Degree Completion

The Information Systems major offered through the Hayworth College is well suited to persons working in the IT industry who hold an Associate's degree in Information Systems/ Technologies. All required courses are offered in the evening. Each course is offered in a one-evening per week format. Normally, 60-64 credit hours can be transferred from the Associate's degree, including one-half of the major requirements. All Hayworth College Information Systems faculty at Queens have significant industry experience. Course substitutions within the major can be made in order to tailor the Information Systems major to your career goals, based on your previous education and work experience.