Business Information Systems (BIS) -For a syllabus or more detailed course information, please contact the department at 610-758-5668.

Course Listings

Course#      Course Title (Credit Hours)            CRN     Day/Time                 Location    Session  Instructor

Course Descriptions

111. Introduction to Information Systems: This course examines the fundamental role of information systems in supporting and managing all business functions and enabling firms to compete effectively. Both technical and managerial aspects of information systems are introduced. The course integrates technical infrastructure, database concepts, management decision making, and business process issues critical to the understanding of operational and strategic information systems. It introduces business applications that support accounting, finance, supply chain management, and marketing. Prerequisite: Excel competency. *Online section requires use of Blackboard and a High Speed Connection.  This course also requires Microsoft Access running on a Windows PC.

373.  BIS Internship:  Based on a student’s work experience, a sponsoring faculty member shall direct readings, projects, and other assignments–including a “capstone report.” It should be noted that the work experience (at least 80 hours per credit), by itself, is not the basis for academic credit. The faculty directed activity must be provided concurrent with the work. Course registration and related arrangements, including designating a sponsoring faculty member, must be made in advance of the work engagement.  This course must be taken Pass/Fail, is not repeatable and cannot be used to satisfy BIS major or minor requirements. Prerequisites: BIS 311, declaration of a BIS major or minor, junior standing, and department approval.

*Blackboard is the online course management system used at Lehigh.  Access to Blackboard requires a Lehigh computing account.