COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems at Texas State University is a 120-credit-hour program structured across four years to build strong business and technical expertise. In the freshman year, students complete core subjects such as English composition, mathematics, government, communication, philosophy, and introductory business and information systems courses, establishing a foundation in both academics and professional skills. The sophomore year focuses on fundamental business knowledge, including accounting, economics, business analytics, history, and science courses, along with an introduction to business operations through B.A. 3110. During the junior year, the program becomes more specialized, with courses like ISAN 3305, ISAN 3374, ISAN 3380, and business law, along with management and finance, helping students develop skills in systems design, data handling, and organizational processes. In the senior year, students complete advanced coursework such as ISAN 4328 and ISAN 4360, along with management and marketing courses, while also choosing electives to match their career goals.A key feature of the program is flexibility through advanced electives, where students can specialize in areas like cybersecurity, web development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, analytics, and project management. Options include courses such as data communications, ethical hacking, mobile app development, predictive analytics, and big data analysis. Students also select restricted business electives in areas like finance,marketing,entrepreneurship, or accounting to broaden their business understanding. This balanced curriculum ensures graduates gain both technical and managerial skills. Overall, the program prepares students for careers such as systems developers, data analysts, IT consultants, network administrators, and cybersecurity specialists, equipping them with practical knowledge and industry-relevant experience needed to succeed in a technology-driven business environment.