BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Information . . . the life-blood of business in the 21st Century. Only with efficient use of data can businesses successfully compete and create value in today's economic environment. Information is a powerful tool that separates an enterprise from its competitors. Efficient utilization of the systems that create, store and analyze information requires an understanding of technology and its implications for business processes.

Lehigh's Business Information Systems major provides students with a strong foundation in cross-functional business processes and the application of information systems to support them. The use of technology to improve business performance and effectively support strategic business plans is a major focus of the program. The flexibility of the program allows students to double major in another business discipline within the College of Business and Economics.

Career Opportunities for BIS majors:

• Business Systems Analyst
• Information Systems Consultant

Career Opportunities for double majors:

• Computer Auditor
• Financial Systems Specialist
• Marketing Database Analyst
• Supply Chain Information Systems Specialist

Related extracurricular activities and special programs that augment the BIS curriculum are:

• Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) student chapter: Joint meetings are held with the local professional chapter. In addition to this networking opportunity, the club sponsors a series of speakers on the latest topics relevant to information technology.
• Lehigh in Prague program: BIS summer internship program in which students work with major international consulting firms on client projects, while earning academic credit.
• Practicums and internships: Students apply classroom knowledge to real projects in companies.

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