Business Information Technology, BSM
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM)
Major: Business Information Technology
Program Overview
As a business information technology (BIT) major, you have an interest in developing and implementing technological applications within a business context. The BSM in Business Information Technology will provide a broad foundation in business, and the BIT major will build competence in the development and use of computer systems and quantitative modeling techniques for solving business problems. The Weatherhead School's BIT curriculum aligns with standards outlined by the Association for Information Systems, the premier professional association for the research, teaching, practice, and study of information systems worldwide, and equips students with the most relevant skills for careers in roles such as: database administrator; process manager; systems analyst; or information resource administrator.
For more information, contact the Business Information Technology Academic Representative.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will attain a broad, strong foundation in business, and in particular, will gain competence in programming for business applications, systems analysis and design, database management, and other business processes and information technologies.
Undergraduate Policies
For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.
Combined Bachelor's/Master's Programs
Undergraduate students may participate in accelerated programs toward graduate or professional degrees. For more information and details of the policies and procedures related to accelerated studies, please visit the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
Students seeking to complete this major and degree program must meet the general requirements for bachelor's degrees and the Unified General Education Requirements. Students completing this program as a secondary major while completing another undergraduate degree program do not need to satisfy the school-specific requirements associated with this major.
Students with questions about Weatherhead's majors, secondary majors or minors should consult a Weatherhead academic advisor.
BSM Degree Requirements
The BS in Management requires a minimum total of 122 credit hours. The remaining credit hours to reach a minimum total of 122 may be fulfilled by courses taken for the Unified General Education Requirement, secondary majors and/or minors or by an assortment of classes. These may be Weatherhead or non-Weatherhead courses.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Computational and Mathematical Sciences Requirements: | ||
| MATH 125 | Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial, and Social Sci I a,b | 4 |
| or MATH 121 | Calculus for Science and Engineering I | |
| Choose one of the following: c | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Programming for Business Applications | ||
| Programming in Java a,b | ||
| Elementary Computer Programming a,b | ||
| Calculus for Science and Engineering II b | ||
| Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial, and Social Sci II b | ||
| Principles Requirements: | ||
| ACCT 100 | Foundations of Accounting I a | 3 |
| ACCT 200 | Foundations of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 103 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| OPRE 207 | Statistics for Business and Management Science I b | 3 |
| Core Requirements: | ||
| BAFI 355 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Contemporary Business and Communication | 3 |
| MGMT 395 | Seminar d | 3 |
| MIDS 301 | Introduction to Information: A Systems and Design Approach | 3 |
| MKMR 201 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| OPRE 301 | Operations Research and Supply Chain Management b | 3 |
| ORBH 250 | Leading People: The Practice, Theory, and Reality of Leadership (LEAD I) | 3 |
| ORBH 251 | Leading Organizations (LEAD II) | 3 |
| PLCY 399 | Business Policy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 49-50 | |
- a
Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning requirement for the Unified General Education Requirement.
- b
Counts as a STEM Area Breadth Course for the Unified General Education Requirement.
- c
Note, DESN 210 or CSDS 132 or ENGR 131 is required for the major requirements.
- d
Taken three times for a total of 3 credit hours. Satisfies the 3 credit hour Unified General Education Disciplinary Communication Seminar requirement.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses: a | 6-9 | |
| Introduction to Programming for Business Applications | ||
or CSDS 132 | Programming in Java | |
or ENGR 131 | Elementary Computer Programming | |
| Systems Analysis and Design (SAD) | ||
| Database Management | ||
| Major Electives: | 9 | |
| Choose three of the following: | ||
| Accounting Information Systems | ||
| Applying Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Business and Finance | ||
| Introduction to Information Security for Business | ||
| Designing the User Experience (UX) | ||
| Data Strategy and Enterprise Architecture | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15-18 | |
- a
Sums to 6 total credits required if a student takes DESN 210 to satisfy the Computational and Mathematical Sciences Requirement above. Sums to 9 total credits otherwise, as DESN 210 is required for the major.
Secondary Major in Business Information Technology
A secondary major in Business Information Technology requires completion of the 34-35 credit hours listed below and any prerequisites. Students seeking to complete a secondary major in Business Information Technology should meet with a Weatherhead academic advisor as early as possible to properly plan course scheduling and sequencing (including prerequisites) and continue to consult regularly.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Requirements: | 16 | |
| Foundations of Accounting I | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial, and Social Sci I | ||
or MATH 121 | Calculus for Science and Engineering I | |
| Introduction to Information: A Systems and Design Approach | ||
| Statistics for Business and Management Science I | ||
| Major Courses: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Programming for Business Applications | ||
or CSDS 132 | Programming in Java | |
or ENGR 131 | Elementary Computer Programming | |
| Systems Analysis and Design (SAD) | ||
| Database Management | ||
| Major Electives: | 9 | |
| Choose three of the following: | ||
| Accounting Information Systems | ||
| Applying Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Business and Finance | ||
| Introduction to Information Security for Business | ||
| Designing the User Experience (UX) | ||
| Data Strategy and Enterprise Architecture | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 34 | |
Sample Plan of Study
Business Information Technology majors are advised to take ACCT 100, ECON 102 and MGMT 201 as early as possible and to have completed DESN 210 and MIDS 301 by the end of the second year.
Additionally, MGMT 198, MGMT 205 and ACCT 106 are recommended for Business Information Technology majors.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MGMT 198 | Experience in Business Problem Solving | 1.5 |
| MATH 125 | Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial, and Social Sci I | 4 |
| ACCT 100 | Foundations of Accounting I | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Academic Inquiry Seminar, Breadth, or Elective course a | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACCT 200 | Foundations of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECON 103 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Contemporary Business and Communication | 3 |
| Academic Inquiry Seminar, Breadth, or Elective course a | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| DESN 210 | Introduction to Programming for Business Applications | 3 |
| OPRE 207 | Statistics for Business and Management Science I | 3 |
| ORBH 250 | Leading People: The Practice, Theory, and Reality of Leadership (LEAD I) | 3 |
| ACCT 106 | Spreadsheet Basics for Business and Non-Business Majors | 1 |
| Breadth, or Elective course a | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGMT 202 | Career Success Strategies | 1 |
| MIDS 301 | Introduction to Information: A Systems and Design Approach | 3 |
| ORBH 251 | Leading Organizations (LEAD II) | 3 |
| Breadth, or Elective course a | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| DESN 310 | Systems Analysis and Design (SAD) | 3 |
| MGMT 395 | Seminar | 1 |
| OPRE 301 | Operations Research and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Breadth, or Elective course a | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| DESN 320 | Database Management | 3 |
| MGMT 395 | Seminar | 1 |
| BAFI 355 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Breadth, or Elective course a | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGMT 395 | Seminar a | 1 |
| MKMR 201 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MGMT 205 | Essentials of Personal Finance | 1.5 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| PLCY 399 | Business Policy | 3 |
| MGMT 398 | Action Learning | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 122 | |