Department of Information Systems
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Information Systems is an exciting field of study with numerous opportunities and
a wide variety of career options. Information Systems utilize diverse information
technologies to enable individuals and organizations to communicate better and make
superior decisions. Professionals in information systems work with business leaders
to determine how technology can help to solve problems and create opportunities.
Unique Student Opportunities
We differentiate ourselves from other Information Systems degree programs through
hands-on application of concepts using many of the enterprise systems used in leading
organizations today, including:
- SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software – foundations, configuration, implementation,
and customization
- Analytical platforms and visualization tools from IBM, Microsoft, SAP, SAS, and Teradata
– supporting better decision making through data analytics
- Computing and data management platforms from IBM (Z, DB/2), Microsoft (SQL Server,
Data Tools), SAP (HANA), and Teradata (Enterprise Data Warehousing)
- Real-world data sets from Acxiom, Dillard’s, Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, Walmart, and
others
Academic Programs
Information Systems degree programs prepare you for the workforce while offering several
excellent career options. Graduates of our programs are sought by a number of successful
organizations, and consistently earn among the highest average salaries for Walton
College graduates.
Looking for a chance to discover and engage in a field for people who solve problems
faced by businesses and create new opportunities using the latest computer technology
in business?
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Want to maximize your value in the workforce as the combined demand for business technology
skills and managerial skills continues to increase?
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Identify, assess, and seize the opportunity for data-driven value creation in the
private and public sectors. This degree is offered in both a part-time and full-time
schedule, and focuses on business analytics, data handling and management, machine
learning methods, optimization and computing.
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Healthcare is a trillion-dollar industry, generating an explosion of complex data.
From insurance companies to hospitals and pharmaceuticals, the ability to harness
large amounts of complex data and make informed business decisions is a highly sought-after
skill.
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Are you interested in excelling in an emerging technology designed to solve problems
across business partners? The Walton College offers an interdisciplinary minor in
Blockchain Enterprise Systems for business majors.
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Do you want to learn how to analyze business data to tell the story that answers important
business questions and supports effective business decisions? The Walton College offers
an interdisciplinary minor in Business Analytics
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Do you want to explore and master how a comprehensive software product can help run
an entire large business? The Walton College offers an interdisciplinary minor in
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
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Do you want to improve your knowledge of business information systems to increase
the value of your major in the workforce?
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The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems is available in three unique concentrations:
Blockchain Enterprise Systems, Business Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
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Students selected for Walton College Ph.D. programs are supported with strong financial,
physical and intellectual resources in an unparalleled collegial atmosphere.
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to blur the lines between what’s human and what’s a machine, Young stresses the importance of maintaining a clear distinction between people and objects. "I am concerned about what we might lose if we fail to distinguish between humans and objects," she notes.
07/22/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Natalie Cypert Roberts is pursuing a Master of Healthcare Business Analytics at Walton College's Graduate School of Business.
07/19/2024 | By Lori McLemore
Join the Department of Information Systems to learn about its professional, part-time graduate programs on Thursday, June 6, at noon in an online information session.
05/29/2024 | By Lori McLemore
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