Information Systems Management
Program Overview
The Information Systems Management major provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and experience to design, implement, and manage information systems and coordinate the communication function of information technology. This interdisciplinary major integrates course work from business, information science and technology, and communication.
The Information Systems Management major requires that students have certain basic skills. All students must demonstrate basic competencies in each of the following areas before enrolling in any ISM prefixed course: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and information retrieval skills. Competency may be demonstrated by successful completion of introductory level course work, competency tests, or portfolio assessment.
Industry Facts
Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012. Technological advancements will boost the employment of computer-related workers; as a result, the demand for managers to direct these workers also will increase.
Despite the recent downturn in the economy, especially in technology-related sectors, the outlook for computer and information systems managers remains strong. In order to remain competitive, firms will continue to install sophisticated computer networks and set up more complex Internet and intranet sites.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupation Outlook Handbook 04-05
A Student Perspective
"The ISM courses are geared toward what employers want. I really feel that my knowledge and my degree will lead me to the type of job that I am looking for."
Steve Wells
Information Systems
Core Course Requirements
ISM 101 Software Development I
ISM 102 Software Development II
ISM 215 Information Systems Theory and Practice
ISM 253 Information Technology Architecture
ISM 315 Systems Analysis and Design
ISM 316 Communication, Tech, and Org Behavior
ISM 342 Network Management
ISM 409 Project Management
ISM 496 Senior Seminar
Cognate Course Requirements
BUS 215 Applied Statistics for Business
BUS 242 Management
BUS 354Operations Management
CMS 220 Interpersonal Communication
CMS 301 Global Network Communication
CMS 316 Business and Professional Communication
ECO 203 Macroeconomics and Literacy
OR
ECO 204 Principals of Microeconomics
IDS 206 Introduction to Research
PRE 231 History and Philosophy of Technology
Elective Course Requirements
Choose four additional courses in the areas of information science and technology, business, communication, accounting, mathematics, and graphic design.
About the Lincoln Campus
At Doane College, you will join an institution where exceptional faculty, staff, students and alumni challenge themselves to achieve success and provide the best education for all students. The Doane College Lincoln campus is geared toward working adults, focusing on applied learning and practical experience that you can utilize in your work setting.
Contact Us
If you are up for the challenge and would like to learn more about the Doane College Lincoln campus, contact us for more information.
Web: www.doane.edu
Phone: (402) 466-4774
E-mail: doanelincoln@doane.edu
Mail: 303 N. 52nd St.; Lincoln, NE 68504