Information Systems


Your future in Information Systems

Are you interested in an intellectually challenging career with excellent growth potential? Can you multi-task? Do you like having the flexibility to work independently or in a team setting? A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Computer Information Systems from the University of North Texas may be for you.

New technological applications are driving the demand for computer and information systems managers. They solve business problems by strategically managing information systems.

With this degree, you can be a:

  • Computer consultant
  • Database manager
  • Network administrator
  • Software programmer
  • Systems analyst
  • Web developer

Area companies that regularly hire our graduates include HP Enterprise Services, Fidelity Investments, Southwest Airlines and Atmos Energy.

What we offer

Our curriculum provides a thorough understanding of how computer systems fit the business needs of an organization or company. It has been developed in consultation with world business leaders in the region, current students and alumni. This ensures that you have the knowledge and skill set that the market demands.

Faculty members utilize a "learn today, apply tomorrow" classroom philosophy. They are dedicated teachers and nationally recognized professionals who remain current on issues through research projects. We have regularly scheduled tutoring sessions during the fall and spring semesters if you need help with course work.

While pursuing your bachelor's degree, you can simultaneously earn the prestigious National Security Administration 4012 Security Certification. This certificate can put you on the fast track to a managerial position. UNT is one of the few universities in Texas that offers this certification.

You can network with professionals in the field through the Association for Information Systems Student Chapter. Other business organizations include the Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity and the Beta Alpha Psi honor society.

Our Residents Engaged in Academic Living Community brings business students who live on campus together to enhance academic and social experiences. More information about the Business Community is at www.unt.edu/housing.

We sponsor several scholarships to help you pay for your education. Information about these scholarships is at www.cob.unt.edu/students/scholarships.

The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (777 South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730, telephone 813-769-6500). This means the college meets or exceeds high academic standards of excellence in education. Our new, eco-friendly Business Leadership Building accommodates 8,000 students and promotes interaction among students, faculty and industry leaders. It contains 24 classrooms, team study rooms and a state-of-the-art general access computer lab. This building helps distinguish us as a leader in business education.

What to expect

Your business computer information systems courses will focus on:

  • Contemporary designs and technical problems in information systems
  • Database applications
  • Electronic commerce
  • Project management
  • Privacy and security of computer information systems
  • Computer programming in the business environment

You may also take courses on distributed systems and teleprocessing, object-oriented methodologies, data warehousing, client-server systems, and user- interface design. Our Career Center and professional academic advisors are among the many valuable resources that are available to you at UNT. The Career Center can provide advice about internships, future employment opportunities and getting hands-on experience in your major. Academic advisors will help you plan your class schedule each semester.

How to enroll at Unt

High school students

We encourage you to fulfill the graduation requirements for the Recommended Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program in high school. In your junior year, take the SAT or the ACT and have your scores sent to UNT.

In your senior year, apply for admission at www.applytexas.org by March 1 and request that your high school transcript be sent to the UNT admissions office.

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses can count toward college credit at UNT. For details, visit www.unt.edu/credit.

Transfer students

If you're attending a Texas community college, you should consult our Transfer Articulation web page, the UNT Undergraduate Catalog and an academic counselor/advisor to review your degree plan. Proper planning allows you to receive the maximum amount of transfer credits.

Our Transfer Center will help you make a successful transition to college life at UNT by connecting you to a peer mentor and other campus resources. Each year, we welcome more transfer students than any other institution in the state. The center is in the University Union, Room 320. More information is at transition.unt.edu.