Information Systems, B.S.

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Florida Institute of Technology

Program Overview

Florida Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Information Systems combines business knowledge with technical expertise, preparing students to design, manage, and improve technology systems that support organizational goals. Ideal for students interested in technology, business analytics, databases, or information security, the program develops skills in systems analysis, database management, web technologies, and business decision-making through practical learning and professional experience.

Curriculum Structure

The university describes the curriculum by subject progression rather than publishing a fixed year-by-year sequence on the program page. The following is therefore a broad learning progression, not an official semester plan.

Year 1 – Building a Foundation

Students begin by developing an understanding of business operations and computer systems. Courses such as Management Information Systems introduce how organizations use technology for planning and decision-making, while foundational business studies build knowledge of management, accounting, finance, and business strategy.

Year 2 – Developing Technical Skills

Students progress into the technical side of information systems, exploring how information is organized, stored, and used. Introduction to Database Systems helps build knowledge of database design and management, while systems analysis and the systems development life cycle introduce the stages involved in developing and implementing technology solutions.

Year 3 – Applying Business and Technology Concepts

Students deepen their understanding of business technology through topics such as Web-Based Technologies, database systems, network alternatives, and information systems implementation. They also strengthen analytical and decision-making abilities by connecting technical solutions with organizational needs.

Year 4 – Professional Application

The program culminates in an Information Systems Practicum, where students apply their academic knowledge within a host organization. This experience develops practical problem-solving, professional communication, and workplace understanding while helping students build industry connections.

Focus Areas

Database management, information assurance, systems analysis and design, business analytics, web-based information systems, network technologies, business strategy, technology management, organizational decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates develop the ability to analyze business technology needs, evaluate computer systems and network alternatives, design and manage databases, understand information security, support data-driven decisions, and apply technical solutions to organizational challenges.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Information Systems, B.S. is included among the programs accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) through Florida Tech’s Nathan M. Bisk College of Business. Florida Tech also holds institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Reputation (Employability and Recognition)

Florida Tech highlights the following institutional recognitions:

Top 7% for Best Return on Investment, according to PayScale.
College of Distinction recognition for Business, 2026–2027.
No. 6 for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal’s ranking.

These are university-level or college-level recognitions, not a program-specific employment ranking

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Florida Tech’s Information Systems program connects classroom learning with practical business and technology challenges. Students can participate in internships, a comprehensive practicum, team-based assignments, and professional networking opportunities. The program also benefits from the university’s business research centers and its location in Florida’s Space Coast technology corridor.

Students can gain practical experience through:

Information Systems Practicum: Students work with a host organization, learn how it operates, and apply information systems knowledge to workplace problem-solving and decision-making.
Industry Practicum Partners: Previous host organizations include Duracell, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris Technologies, and General Electric.
Internships: Students may work on data analysis, improving business systems and software, or designing websites and services for organizations.
Internship Employers: Examples listed by Florida Tech include Brevard County Schools, NeuroSkeletal Imaging, Clear Channel Outdoor, General Electric, and ERA Real Estate.
Team Projects: Students participate in real-world assignments involving technology-based decisions, business problems, and organizational performance.
Center for Innovation Management and Business Analytics (CIMBA): Provides a research and education environment focused on innovation and business analytics.
Center for Entrepreneurship and New Business Development: Includes the Student Business Incubator and supports entrepreneurial learning and collaboration.
Career Fairs: Students can connect with recruiters, explore career paths, and develop résumé and interview skills.
Student Organizations: More than 100 university-wide organizations, clubs, and honor societies offer opportunities to develop leadership and professional experience.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers across business technology, information security, database administration, systems analysis, and software development. The degree also provides a foundation for students who wish to continue into graduate study in information systems, cybersecurity, or business administration.

Typical career roles: Computer Systems Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Database Administrator, Software Developer.

Career Development and Graduate Outcomes

Career Services: Florida Tech Career Services supports students and alumni with career planning, job-search skills, employer connections, and its Career Toolbox.
Internship and Employer Connections: Students can gain professional experience through internships and practicum placements with organizations such as Northrop Grumman, L3Harris Technologies, Duracell, and General Electric.
Employment Statistics: Florida Tech reports that 93% of its 2022 graduates were employed or pursuing graduate study, based on its 2021–2022 career survey. This is a university-wide figure, not an Information Systems-specific outcome.
Salary Information: Florida Tech directs students to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for occupation-specific pay and job outlook information; the program page does not provide a specific graduate salary figure.
Accreditation Value: IACBE accreditation applies to the Information Systems, B.S. program through the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business.
Graduate Outcomes: Florida Tech states that many Information Systems graduates enter the workforce, while others pursue advanced degrees immediately or after gaining professional experience.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates may continue their education through Florida Tech’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Master of Science in Computer Information Systems. These options allow students to deepen their expertise in security, business leadership, or advanced information systems.