Information Systems

The College of Information Science and Technology is also known as The iSchool at Drexel. This identity highlights the College’s participation in the iSchool's Caucus, and its status as a founding member of the organization. The iSchool's Caucus is an international alliance of library, information science and information system schools, the purpose of which is to raise awareness and understanding of the information sciences as a cutting-edge and progressive field of study.

Drexel’s College of Information Science and Technology offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Systems (BSIS) to meet the growing demand for individuals skilled in the development and management of information systems. This forward-looking program for undergraduates offers a solid background in liberal arts and sciences as well as the skills and knowledge needed to design, create, manage, and effectively use modern information systems.

The Information Systems curriculum has no single application focus. It is directed to the art and science of managing information in all application environments. Students learn how to determine information needs, design appropriate information systems, manage those systems, and measure the systems’ performance. The emphasis is on the users of computers, and on building professional-level information systems skills.To further emphasize the business aspect of the degree, the BSIS curriculum includes a built in business minor.

The BSIS is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

BSIS Program Outcomes

The program enables students to achieve, by the time of graduation:

(a) An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline

(b) An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution

(c) An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs

(d) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal

(e) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities

(f) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

(g) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society

(h) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development

(i) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
(j) An understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment.