Information Systems Undergraduate Degree

Studying Information Systems at Drexel prepares students to assess, design, deploy and manage information systems — everything from apps, models and social media platforms to libraries, consulting firms and corporations. By focusing on the relationships between people and the technologies they use across a wide range of contexts, Information Systems majors work to solve some of today’s most urgent and most difficult problems through a combination of human care and technological know-how.

Program Highlights

• The BSIS program educates students on how to interact with people and businesses to understand their needs and translate them into effective systems and technology to improve efficiency;
• Teaches and trains students to understand, design, and maintain information systems in a wide array of business, medical, public, governmental, and academic settings;
• The Information Systems curriculum offers a co-op program with a wide range of opportunities to gain expertise in system design, information organization and retrieval, database management, human-computer interaction, and user experience;
• Students enrolled in the BSIS degree program will concurrently earn a minor in Business; however, Information Systems students can additionally customize and enhance their studies through a variety of available minors at CCI, including Computer Science, Data Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Security Technology and Software Engineering, or choose from the hundreds of available minors at Drexel.

Gain Job Experience Before Graduating

Drexel is renowned for co-operative education program, founded in 1919, which allows students to gain professional experience while they are becoming experts in their chosen field. Students can choose from more than 1,700 employers around the world or conduct original research with Drexel faculty. BSIS students can complete a four-year degree with one co-op, or a five-year degree with three co-ops.

Career Outlook

What do Information Systems majors do?

A degree in Information Systems opens many doors. Our BSIS graduates go on to work in the private, public, and governmental sectors.

Where do Information Systems majors work?

Additional Information

View a complete list of the BS in Information Systems student outcomes on Drexel's Undergraduate Catalog.

Information Systems Degree Requirements

As students in the flexible and customizable BSIS program, you will benefit from courses taught by thought leaders who combine world-class research expertise with first-hand experience in industry settings. To explore the course offerings in the BSIS program, check out the Undergraduate Course Catalog.