This degree focuses on the strategic application of technology within a business context. Students gain a solid foundation in computer science, business processes, data management, and project management. The program prepares graduates to become key players in selecting, implementing, and managing information systems to improve efficiency, solve business problems, and support data-driven decision-making.
Integrates liberal arts foundations with robust technical and managerial training to develop versatile, tech-savvy graduates prepared to lead and innovate.
Combines liberal arts foundation with technical expertise and managerial acumen
Elective options allow students to tailor their learning pathway to emerging trends and career needs
The capstone provides an opportunity to apply learning in real-world settings
Supports WHU’s goal of building an innovative, technology-driven learning community to impact the world
Our comprehensive curriculum is structured into different blocks. Each block combines theoretical foundations and practical applications:
Essential liberal arts competencies to support critical thinking, communication, and quantitative reasoning
| Code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Writing and Composition | 4 | Core |
| ENG 102 | Professional Writing | 4 | Core |
| MATH 110 / MATH 115 | Precalculus / Calculus for Business | 4 | Core |
| STAT 120 | Introductory Statistics | 4 | Core |
| HUM 210 | Critical Thinking | 4 | Core |
| PHIL 220 | Ethics in technology | 4 | Core |
| ECON 101 | Macroeconomics | 4 | Core |
| ECON 102 | Microeconomics | 4 | Core |
| --- | Natural sciences or Arts | 4 | Core |
| Credits required: 32 - 36 | |||
Foundational ISM knowledge central to the major
| Code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISM 201 | Fundamentals of Computing Systems | 4 | Core |
| ISM 210 | Database Design & Management | 4 | Core |
| ISM 220 | Systems Analysis & Requirements | 4 | Core |
| ISM 230 | Management Information Systems | 4 | Core |
| ISM 240 | Project & Innovation Management | 4 | Core |
| Credits required: 20 | |||
Select five courses × 4 credits each = 20 credits
| Code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISM 301 | Network Architecture & Protocols | --- | Elective |
| ISM 302 | Information Security Management | --- | Elective |
| ISM 303 | Business Intelligence & Analytics | --- | Elective |
| ISM 304 | Cloud Computing & Disaster Recovery | --- | Elective |
| ISM 305 | Web & Mobile Application Development | --- | Elective |
| ISM 306 | Risk & Quality Management in IS | --- | Elective |
| Credits required: 20 | |||
A culminating real-world or research project combining ISM skills - choose one
| Code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISM 400 | Senior Capstone Project: Directed Study Seminar | 4 | Core |
| ISM 400 | Senior Capstone Project: Applied Internship (ISM focus) | 4 | Core |
| Credits required: 4 | |||
| Component | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foundation & General education | 32 - 36 |
| Core technical courses | 20 |
| Advanced ISM electives | 20 |
| Capstone experience | 4 |
| Total credits: 128 | |
Graduates of this program have pursued various rewarding career paths:
Acts as the crucial link between business stakeholders and the IT department. They analyze business processes, identify needs, and translate them into technical requirements for software developers and engineers
Plans, initiates, budgets, and manages the execution of IT projects (e.g., implementing a new CRM, upgrading infrastructure). They are responsible for delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget
Uses tools like SQL, Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to collect, process, and analyze data. They create reports and dashboards that help business leaders make data-driven decisions
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements: