Information Systems Management (B.A.S.)

Department Contact Information:

Name of Dean: Dr. Julie Warnick 

Name of Director: Dr. Sherri Link 

Estimated Completion Time:

Bachelor degree programs take anywhere between 3-5 years for completion. 

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Management (BASISM) is a flexible, career-focused degree-completion program designed for students with a computer background, who have earned technical credits, or who have an associate of applied science degree.  The program is geared toward those students wanting to strengthen their computer and management skills. The BASISM builds on prior applied learning and integrates coursework in business and technology, problem solving, and data-informed decision making all while maximizing prior earned college credits and credit for prior learning, as appropriate. The BASISM contains an embedded certificate in information technology management that students will earn once they complete the required certificate courses, further supporting career advancement, workforce mobility, and preparation for supervisory or managerial positions.  

Program Goals:  

• Through completion of the BAS Degree in Information Systems Management, students will:  
• Analyze organizational information needs to recommend effective information systems solutions.  
• Apply information systems and data management tools to support operations and decision-making. 
• Manage and implement information systems initiatives using management, leadership, and collaborative practices. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes 

The student will be able to: 

• Learning outcome A: Analyze organizational information needs to recommend effective information systems solutions.  
• Learning outcome B: Apply information systems and data management tools to support operations and decision-making. 
• Learning outcome C: Manage and implement information systems initiatives using management, leadership and collaborative practices. 

Admission Requirements:

All programs through Division of Professional Studies operate on a rolling admission basis. Students with prior college credit must have at least a 2.0 GPA (C average) to be considered for admission to the University. Those with no prior college coursework must have a high school diploma or GED with average grades of a C or higher and may need to enroll in college readiness courses to determine their level of knowledge. 

Individuals interested in applying for admission to any undergraduate program offered through the Division of Professional Studies must submit the following materials: 

Completed Application Form online 

Graduation Requirements:

A candidate for graduation must satisfy the following requirements: 

• Complete all requirements for an approved program of study; 
• Complete the minimum number of credits (120 for a bachelor’s degree; 64 for an associate’s degree); 
• Repeat for an acceptable passing grade any course required for the major in which the grade of “F” has been received; 
• Complete the last 30 credits for the degree at SFU; 
• Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better in all courses taken at SFU; 
• Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better in all major or collateral requirements; 
• Satisfy the requirements of the General Education core curriculum; 
• Satisfy the capstone requirement as specified by the major department(s); 
• Submit a completed Application for Degree form at least one semester prior to graduation date; and 
• Satisfy financial obligations to the University. 

Total Number of Credits Required: 

120 Credits