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Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems

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Information systems is the study of information technology and how it can be leveraged to bring value to an organization. Calvin offers a bachelor of arts (BA) degree in Information Systems. This degree is intended for the student whose primary interests are in information technology and management. It includes a selected mix of courses from information systems, computer science, and business.

Christian leadership is the foundation to the IS major. Team-building concepts are introduced early in the curriculum, followed by small group projects, and finally a significant class-sized project managed completely by students.

Model Schedule

You can find the requirements for the BA degree in information systems in your freshman year course catalog. The following course schedule provides a suggested framework for students pursuing this degree.

YearFallInterimSpring
Freshman
  • CS 108
  • MATH 143
 
  • CS 112
  • BUS 160
  • IS 171
Sophomore
  • IS 271
  • IS 141
  • BUS 203
 
  • ECON 221
  • MATH 201
Junior
  • CS 262
  • IS/CS elective
 
  • IS/CS elective
  • BUS/ECON elective
Senior
  • IS 341
  • BUS/ECON elective
  • BUS 359 or CS 394
 
  • IS 371
  • CS 384

Minor in Information Systems

The department also offers a minor program in information systems.

Program Objectives and Assessment

A detailed specification of the program learning objectives and how they are assessed can be found at the department assessment plan (login required).