Business Information Systems Major Learning Outcomes

• Outcome 1: Disciplinary Knowledge

  Upon completion of a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems, students will be able to:

  • Classify the components, elements, operations and impact of information systems
  • Interpret the dimensions, characteristics and value of quality information
  • Recommend techniques for using information and knowledge for business decision making and strategic value
  • Analyze a business case and critique appropriate information systems solutions to common business problems, based on the different components, elements, types and levels of information systems
  • Demonstrate an ability to solve basic computational and design problems using information systems development with appropriate methodologies, software tools, and innovative methods for improving processes and organizational change

• Outcome 2: Critical Thinking and Ethical Analysis

  Upon completion of a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems students will be able to:

  • Analyze privacy and integrity for all information systems practices
  • Apply knowledge and understanding to solve the identified problem
  • Capture and structure data and information requirements using appropriate conceptual modeling techniques
  • Estimate the benefits of the new designs, assess the consequences of their implementation, and anticipate potential consequences

• Outcome 3: Communication

  Upon completion of a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate clarity and relevance in written content through organization, context, appropriate elaboration and conclusions
  • Use different audio-visual aids to communicate orally and visually with clarity and fluency
  • Identify and articulate the key elements of a persuasive presentation to support a specific viewpoint

• Outcome 4: Collaborative Work

  Upon completion of a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems students will be able to:

  • Provide a clearly articulated vision statement for the team so that it will be able to work towards a common goal
  • Create a work breakdown structure, a task dependency model and a project schedule for a project
  • Allocate project tasks to project resources in an equitable and achievable way
  • Work effectively in teams to develop information systems solutions