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What can I do with a degree in information systems and technologies?

As a graduate from the Department of Information Systems & Technologies, you will enjoy a wide range of opportunities. You will be prepared to work as a software developer, systems analyst, network engineer, information security officer, systems integrator, database administrator, system administrator or other IT-related position.

Demand is high for computer-related jobs. Recent IS&T graduates have been hired by Campus Pipeline, Dell Computer, Flying J, Harris Corporation, MarketStar, Microsoft, Questar and Southwest Airlines.

Starting salaries are competitive and change rapidly. For the latest salary statistics, contact Pat Wheeler, employment and career services advisor for the Goddard School, at pwheeler@weber.edu, or visit Career Services.

Why choose information systems and technologies at WSU?

Graduates of the Department of Information Systems & Technologies enjoy high job placement rates.

The Department of Information Systems & Technologies is part of the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—the highest level of accreditation attainable.

Well-equipped, state-of-the-art computer classrooms and labs provide numerous hands-on opportunities.

Constantly upgraded curriculum offers the latest in technology and IT practices.

Industry-experienced faculty members enhance classroom theory with practical applications.

All IST major courses are taught at WSU Davis, conveniently located off I-15. Courses are offered at night to accommodate the schedules of full-time workers.

What will I learn?

The IS&T degree provides a broad background and skill set in computer information systems and application development as well as in business operations, management and administration. You may choose either the systems development concentration or the information security concentration. Both provide knowledge and skills in computer programming, computer infrastructure, database design, network and data communications, e-business and technologies and IT management.

In the systems development concentration, you will learn to:

Analyze, design, program, support and manage computer systems for businesses and other organizations; and
Design, implement and manage effective database and web-based applications.

In the information security concentration, you will learn to:

Design and administer networks for secure electronic commerce;
Design and implement effective security policies for businesses; and
Investigate cyber crime.

DEGREES
Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Science (B.A. or B.S.) in Information Systems & Technologies with an emphasis in information security or system development
Associate’s Degree: Associate of Science (AS) Information Systems & Technologies
Minor: Information Systems & Technologies
Bachelor of Integrated Studies: IST Emphasis
Departmental Honors: IST Honors Option
Graduate Certificate

Where can I find out more?

John B. Goddard School
of Business & Economics
Department of Information Systems
& Technologies
Weber State University Davis
2750 North University Park Boulevard
Mail Code 101
Layton, UT 84041-9099

Phone: 801-395-3520
E-mail: advisebusiness@weber.edu

What is the application process?

Students seeking a degree or certificate within the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics (GSBE) must be formally admitted. For admissions criteria and the step-by-step admissions process, click here.

Weber State University
Ogden, Utah 84408