BBA in Information Systems

• Accounting Information Systems
• Business Application Development
• Business Intelligence
• Electronic Commerce
• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
• Enterprise Security
• Human Resource Information Systems
• Logistics Information Systems
• Technology Entrepreneurship
• Technology Sales and Marketing

The AIS emphasis provides a solid understanding of general business principles with depth in technology and accounting. Students pursuing this emphasis will be prepared to help companies design information systems that are safeguarded against many different kinds of system errors and fraudulent activities. Students could also pursue careers in information assurance, serving as "auditors" who ensure that proper design and controls that protect against fraud are in place. Potential employers include "Big 4" accounting firms, business and IT consulting companies, as well as any organization (large or small) that relies upon an automated accounting system.  
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The BAD emphasis provides exposure to programming languages and application development environments used to develop both traditional and web-based business applications. Principles of program design, testing, and implementation are emphasized to prepare students for a wide range of jobs across all types of industries. Students pursuing this emphasis often begin their careers as programmer analysts or technically-oriented business analysts. Potential employers include a wide range of government agencies and non-profit organizations, as well as for-profit organizations ranging from small boutique software development shops to Fortune 100 corporations. 
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The BI emphasis focuses on the use of information technology to identify trends and hidden patterns in an organization’s data and external environment, and then predict how these trends and patterns will impact the organization’s activities and ultimate success. Students pursuing this emphasis learn to use BI tools to mine corporate data warehouses and assist companies in the identification and development of competitive strategies, and management of corporate knowledge. Potential employers include a wide array of medium and large businesses across all types of industries.  
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The EC emphasis provides exposure to the technical skills and business knowledge needed to develop Web-based business applications. Students pursuing this emphasis will be prepared to develop and enhance E-Commerce Web sites based on solid, underlying business models. Potential employers include all organizations wanting to establish or improve the ability to conduct business via the Internet.  
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The ES emphasis focuses on the development and administration of security policies as they pertain to the management of information systems. Students pursuing this emphasis will be prepared to assist companies in the design, implementation and management of secure information systems and networks. They also have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in computer forensics. In today’s security-conscious world, virtually every organization is a potential employer of students who pursue this option.  
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The ERP emphasis focuses on large, complex information systems that integrate business processes across an entire organization such as SAP^®. Because the number of IS professionals with these skills is low, this is a high-demand area. Students completing this emphasis earn an SAP^® Certificate that validates their readiness to assist companies in the selection, implementation, and support of ERP systems. They also satisfy the educational requirements to enter SAP^® America’s TERP-10 certification process. Potential employers include consulting companies, ERP developers, as well as thousands of companies that adopt or wish to adopt ERP systems. 
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The HRIS emphasis focuses on the use of information technology to support Human Resource (HR) management processes within organizations. Students pursuing this emphasis learn about e-recruiting, on-boarding, e-learning, employee self-service, time and attendance management, performance and talent management, compensation and benefit management, and other HRIS that enable HR to impact the bottom line via cost reductions, productivity improvements, and employee retention. Students completing this emphasis acquire hands-on experience with SAP’s human capital management (HCM) module. The emphasis prepares students for jobs as HRMS analysts, HRIS functional or project managers, and technical recruiters. Potential employers include medium and large organizations in a wide-array of industries, especially those that use SAP^®.  
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The LIS emphasis focuses on the use of information technology as a critical enabler of the supply chain networks that businesses use to acquire, produce, and deliver goods and services all over the world. Students pursuing this emphasis will be prepared to help companies design information systems that integrate business processes across the supply chain. Potential employers include large retail distribution centers, wholesalers, logistics firms (e.s.-UPS, FedEx, DHL), railroads, trucking and shipping companies, and a host of other companies who are partners in supply chains.  
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The TE emphasis provides both the business and technology background necessary to start a successful enterprise in the technology industry. Students pursuing this emphasis will be prepared to establish firms that deliver technology services. Potential employers for those who do not establish their own business include start-up companies and other organizations seeking to undertake entrepreneurial activities.  
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The TSM emphasis takes advantage of COBA ’s highly acclaimed Professional Selling program to provide students with a solid grounding in both Information Systems and sales and marketing. Students pursuing this emphasis not only know IT, they know how to sell it. Upon completing the emphasis, students will be able to pursue careers as account executives, business development managers, Internet marketing specialists, marketing technologists, technology solution consultants, sales engineers, technical support managers, software and technical sales representatives, marketing directors, and sales managers. Potential employers include both large and small companies in the computer hardware, software development, and application and Web services industries.  
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