Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Information Systems] From Virginia Commonwealth University

Learning goals (program objectives):

• Prepares students to begin professional careers upon graduation by providing experience with the most current technologies needed to support the delivery and management of information systems.

• Supports career advancement over time by giving our graduates the academic foundation in information systems needed for continued professional development.

• Supports the needs of the business community.

• Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline

• Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution

• Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet desired needs.

• Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal

• Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences

• Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society

• Recognize the need for and be able to engage in continuing professional development

• Use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing practice

• Understand the processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment