A successful information systems career requires both a broad professional knowledge base as well as a practical skill set. The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems (BSIS) program at Los Angeles Pacific University equips students with such resources while integrating a Christian worldview.

Students who major in information systems will develop professional competencies in information management, computers, databases, systems analysis, and business principles related to information systems. With the opportunity to choose a concentration, students are able to pursue personal or specific career interests within the field of information systems.

Careers in the field of information systems include the areas of electronic data processing, database administration, information systems management, systems analysis, information security, and computer programming.

Graduates will also be equipped to continue their studies in graduate programs in information systems, information technology, or related fields.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) for the B.S. Degree in Information Systems

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems program will be able to:

• PLO 1: Demonstrate the ability to integrate biblical concepts and principles with discipline-specific topics and domains.
• PLO 2: Develop professional competencies in information systems, including an understanding of the various components of the field.
• PLO 3: Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• PLO 4: Utilize appropriate research concepts and processes in the analysis of information systems issues, practices, and trends.
• PLO 5: Demonstrate critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• PLO 6: Apply principles of Christian ethics in response to ethical dilemmas and issues within the field of information systems.
• PLO 7: Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and implement ethically sound and legal decisions while accounting for cultural diversity.

The Los Angeles Pacific University Core comprises the General Education requirements and the LAPU Distinctives. Students are encouraged to complete the Core before beginning their major requirements. General Education requirements may be met by transfer work. The LAPU Distinctives are required for all undergraduate degrees at LAPU.

Course List

Requirement	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements		25
LAPU Distinctives		9
Total Credits		34

General Education

Course List

Requirement	Title	Credits
English Communication
COMM 105	Public Communication	3
ENGL 105	Introduction to Academic Research and Writing	3
Arts
ARTS 110	Introduction to Art	3
Humanities
ENGL 115	Introduction to Literature	3
or PHIL 205	Introduction to Philosophy
or PHIL 210	Introduction to Ethics
Quantitative Reasoning
MATH 105	Survey of College Mathematics	3
or MATH 125	College Algebra
or STAT 280	Applied Statistics
Behavioral Sciences
ECON 203	Principles of Microeconomics	3
or PSYC 105	Introduction to Psychology
Social Sciences
HIST 202	World Civilizations	3
or HIST 204	U.S. History from 1865
or HIST 420	United States History and the Constitution
Physical and Biological Sciences
BIOL 230	Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab	4
or BIOL 240	Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab
or CHEM 115	Chemistry for Health Sciences/Lab
or NSCI 150	Introduction to Astronomy/Lab
Total Credits		25

LAPU Distinctives

Course List

Requirement	Title	Credits
BIBL 100	Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy	3
BIBL 230	Introduction to Biblical Literature: Luke/Acts	3
ISTU 101	Success in the University 1	3
Total Credits		9

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Must be taken at LAPU.

To earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, students must complete the following degree components:

Course List

Requirement	Title	Credits
Core		34
Program Requisites		9
Major Requirements		45
Electives		32
Total Credits		120

In order to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, students must complete the following required courses while achieving a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 in their major courses:

Course List

Requirement	Title	Credits
Core
Core Requirement		34
Program Requisites
ISYS 150	Applied Math for Information Systems	3
ISYS 200	Introduction to Information Systems	3
ISYS 210	Hardware and Software	3
Major Requirements
BUSN 395	Project Management	3
ISYS 220	Object-Oriented Programming	3
ISYS 230	Introduction to Systems Analysis	3
ISYS 310	Server Management	3
ISYS 320	Business Communication Systems	3
ISYS 330	Network Administration	3
ISYS 340	Database Design and Administration	3
ISYS 380	Information Systems Management	3
ISYS 400	Web Development	3
ISYS 410	Operating Systems Analysis and Design	3
ISYS 420	Enterprise Architecture	3
ISYS 440	Data Analysis and Warehousing	3
ISYS 450	Mobile Applications and Computing in Business	3
ISYS 465	Business Information Systems Ethics	3
ISYS 490	Information Systems Capstone	3
Electives
Electives Requirement 1		32
Total Credits		120

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Students may choose from any course in the catalog. If students wish to complete a concentration, they may complete a maximum of two concentrations.

Students may also earn up to 30 credits of electives via Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).

Concentrations