What can I do with a major in...?: Information Science

Degree:

• B.S. Information Science

Description:

"Managers of information are increasingly asked to solve complex problems arising in the business world that require drawing on a diverse set of skills.  The Bachelor of Science in Information Science (B.S.I.S.) degree therefore emphasizes problem solving and offers a broad range of courses to address the needed skills.  The B.S.I.S. program consists of courses chosen from the fields of business, computer science, economics, mathematics, and psychology."

- CNU Undergraduate Catalog

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Computer Programming
• Computer Technology
• Function and Architecture of Computer Hardware and Software
• Information Science Concepts
• Knowledge of Business Operations
• Management of Information Systems
• Mathematics
• Spreadsheet and Database Software
• Systems and Decision Theory
• Oral and Written Communication
• Organizational Models
• Organizational Skills

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