Welcome
to GSU’s CIS Minor in Information Systems!
What is
Information Systems?
What is a minor?
Who can have a
minor?
Why minor in information Systems?
How can an IS minor complement your major?
What courses can you choose to take?
What do our graduates say about our IS Programs?
What do
our IS students say?
Who are some of our faculty?
What is
the CIS department reputation?
Where
may I find an answer to a different question?
How do I declare a minor?
Information Systems (IS) is
the use of computers and information to enable people and organizations to be
more creative and productive. Studying information systems involves learning
to: 1) identify the needs of an individual or organization, 2) design and
develop systems to meet those requirements, and 3) deploy these systems to solve
real-world problems. These solutions can involve applying the latest technology
to improve the delivery of products and services, while insuring that the
systems are secure.
Information Systems is
distinguished from
computer
science (which is a
department in the College of Arts & Sciences) in that it is more
business-focused. Computer scientists focus more on computer hardware, computer
languages, and specialized systems software.
What is a minor?
A minor is a set of courses
that allows you to concentrate your studies in a certain area. Minors
combine with your major to enhance your marketability. Typically, a minor can be earned by
taking 5 courses in another discipline. Depending on the minor you choose,
there may be restrictions on the courses from which you may select.
Who can have a minor?
Any
undergraduate student at Georgia State University including RCB students.
A minor in Information
Systems is offered by the Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) in
the Robinson College of Business. This IS minor is designed for undergraduate
students outside of the business school who want to participate in the digital
revolution that is transforming organizations and society. Information systems
have become increasingly important in such fields as
biology, communications,
psychology, music, art & design, political science, sociology, and education.
Add this IS knowledge component to your intellectual toolkit and maximize your
marketability!
How an Information Systems Minor will complement your Major?
If you are a biology major,
bioinformatics is a hot new area that combines molecular biology with computer
information systems. This is an exciting area in which computer information
technology is being used to develop new drugs to treat, cure and prevent human
disease.
If you are a communications
major, digital media and related technologies are revolutionizing print, video,
and web-based communications.
If you are majoring in music
or art & design, computer information systems are opening up new avenues of
expression and have become essential tools for design.
If you are majoring in
political science, information systems are important tools for conducting public
opinion polls, electronic voting, and providing access to information and
services (i.e., e-government).
If you are an education
major, a basic knowledge of information systems is essential for teaching
computer literacy in the classroom and for delivery of instructional materials.
What courses can you choose to take?
It’s simple! Just take our
basic introductory course,
CIS 2010 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems.
To round out your minor, just add any 4 of the following courses. If you
are a Robinson College of Business student, then you need to add 5 CIS courses
beyond CIS 2010. Click on the course name to see more information.
