Information Systems
Business-applied tech — managing data, systems, and processes within organizations. Less coding than CS, more business than IT.
Core courses
- • Database Management
- • Systems Analysis
- • Business Programming
- • Project Management
- • Enterprise Systems
- • Networking
- • Security
- • Business Strategy
Career paths
- • IT Project Manager
- • Business Analyst
- • Systems Analyst
- • ERP Consultant
- • Product Manager
- • IT Director
- • Consulting
- • MBA
What to expect
Lighter technical depth than CS; more focus on aligning tech with business needs. Internships and case competitions matter.
How Fennie helps
Fennie covers [databases](/subject/databases) and helps with business-tech integration coursework.
FAQ
IS or CS?
IS for business-tech roles, IT management, consulting. CS for engineering roles.
Job market?
Strong but starts at lower salaries than CS ($60-70k vs $85k+).
MBA after IS?
Common path — IS gives you the technical foundation, MBA opens management.
Get through your Information Systems coursework with Fennie
Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.
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