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BS in Information Systems and Technology

Program Type

Bachelor

Program Format

Online

Instruction Format

Instructor Led

Credit Hours

120

Next Start

01/21/2025

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Join technological expertise with business know-how with this BS in information systems and technology

Today’s most successful businesses are the ones that make the best use of advanced technological systems. With a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology, you can prepare yourself for an in-demand, high-earning career creating or supporting these systems.

Our IST degree is offered through the College of Business Administration, which is among the top 2 percent of business schools in the world due to double AACSB accreditation in business and accounting.

The degree’s business school foundation, plus its many opportunities for experiential learning, means you’ll learn both advanced technical skills and how to apply those skills in a successful career.

A versatile IT degree for your unique goals

This program allows you to choose between completing your degree in information technology online, in-person or hybrid, so you can learn in a way that makes sense for your lifestyle.

You can also customize your courseload, taking electives in the business and technology topics that interest you most. Graduate with a generalized degree or complete a concentration in topics like application development, business intelligence or cybersecurity.

Careers in IS may include programming, systems analysis and design, database administration, end-user support, network administration, and management consulting. The goal is to provide students with the skills to deal with the challenges confronting IS through teaching, research, and service to the profession.

What can you do with an information systems and technology degree?

An IST degree prepares you for in-demand jobs in roles essential for growing a business’s digital presence. One hundred percent of UMSL students who major in information systems and technology are either employed or in graduate school within a year of graduation.

Many of our graduates find work in St. Louis, becoming part of its vibrant business culture. They perform jobs in IT, cybersecurity, database management, application development, business intelligence and more.

Employment in the computer and information technology field is widely available – according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions are expected to grow by 15 percent by 2031, much higher than average. The median income for computer and information technology employees was $97,430 in 2021.

117,450

Median annual salary

15

Employment growth by 2032

Career Opportunities

  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Cyber Defense Incident Responder
  • Cybersecurity Awareness and Training
  • Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • Information Systems Security Manager
  • IT/Security Auditor
  • Security Architect

Why earn your information systems and technology degree at the University of Missouri-St. Louis?

UMSL’s high-value, career-oriented IT degree is designed to help you excel in your future. Highlights of our IST degree include:

  • Value and affordability. We offer several scholarships and financial aid options to help you get started in our affordable, practice-focused program.
  • Experiential learning. When you major in information systems and technology, you’ll have ample opportunities to solve real-world problems for existing businesses.
  • Vibrant student life. Learn beyond the classroom with hackathons, student clubs, conferences, study abroad, internships, research and more.
  • Specialized facilities. Expand your skill set with high-quality equipment and software in our Advanced Information Systems Lab and Cybersecurity and IT Innovation Lab. An accelerated MS program. If you’re interested in an MS in information systems and technology, you can take an accelerate courseload and graduate with one in five years.

Curriculum & Tuition

Electives

Tuition

Cost per credit hour: $541

Total credits: 120

Why University of Missouri-St. Louis

Through UMSL, students can join an empowering and inclusive community of problem-solvers known as a force for transformation in the St. Louis region and beyond. The UMSL College of Business Administration is accredited by the world’s premier business school accrediting organization, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, in both business and accounting. This places UMSL among the top 2% of business schools worldwide.

Cost per credit hour: $541

Additional tuition reductions and flexible payment options may be available!

Career Pathways

Business Intelligence Analysts
Computer Network Architects
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Database Architects
Information Security Analysts
Information Technology Project Managers
Intelligence Analysts
Management Analysts
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents