Information Systems

Bachelor of Science

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

BSArtificial Intelligence and ComputingDigital FluencyCritical ThinkingIn-Person

 

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DePaul’s Bachelor’s in Information Systems (IS) bridges the gap between business and IT. Students majoring in the BS in Information Systems develop the ability to use technology to address the operational, tactical, and strategic challenges facing business, nonprofit, and government organizations. The degree program incorporates the latest versions of SAP ERP systems and tools on customization and business analytics through the SAP University Alliance Program. Students develop background in systems analysis, system development, and project management.

 

For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work as Area Managers, DevOps Engineers, Project Managers, IT Engineers and Strategic Specialists for companies like Amazon, CME Group, Deloitte, Helm Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Corporate Connections

CDM’s Innovation Development Lab (iD-Lab) serves as a model for university and corporate partnerships in the area of technology innovation. Current work in the lab focuses on three primary areas: development of technology innovation projects with member companies; education through training, workshops, and practical experiences; and research on technology innovation. Current partners include companies such as Abbott, Allstate, Bosch, CareerBuilder, CDW, and Digital Mint.

Faculty

At the School of Computing, you’ll connect personally with faculty while collaborating on research and projects that advance the field.

Janine Spears
Associate Professor, School of Computing
Dr. Spears' research focuses on information security risk management, cybersecurity workforce development, and online consumer privacy. She serves as DePaul-Atlantis Director, a dual-degree study abroad program with partner universities in France and Sweden.
DePaul CDM Faculty Makoto Nakayama
Makkoto Nakayama
Professor, School of Computing
Before coming to DePaul, Dr. Nakayama served as a software engineer on operating systems, a corporate business planning staff member focusing on technologies, and a product marketing manager on NetWare products. His research interests include online consumer behaviors, cross-cultural online review analysis, enterprise system management, and IT apps for foreign workers.
Xiaowen Fang
Professor, School of Computing
Dr. Fang is the director of the Mobile Commerce Research Lab. His research focuses on usability of e-business, usability of mobile commerce, gamification, enjoyment and flow in computer games
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Student Organizations
CDM is home to a number of student organizations to fit your interests and career goals, including the DePaul Information Systems Student Organization (DISSO). DISSO is the Association of Information Systems Student Chapter at DePaul University. Their mission is to promote the study and utilization of information systems through programs of professional development, social networking, and community development. The organization holds networking events with professionals from industry and academia, participates in national competitions, and hosts academic events pertinent to information systems. Students will gain experience and exposure that can contribute to their professional prospects.
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Interacting with the Industry
The Optimizing Digital Innovation Conference is an annual gathering hosted by the DePaul Innovation Development Lab. Each year, nearly 200 industry professionals from a number of Fortune 500 Companies come together to discuss new ways that their organizations can approach innovation. The event features discussions with speakers ranging from Executives and Sr. Directors to Academics and Award-Winning Authors. ODI is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to network and learn groundbreaking innovation strategies that can be applied at any level.
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