Welcome to Information Systems at SFSU
The Information Systems (IS) concentration prepares students for multiple careers across a wide range of industries that require an aptitude for analytical thinking, a strong working competency in information systems, and in-depth comprehension of the implementation of generative artificial intelligence (AI), business-oriented large language models (LLMs), and other machine learning applications to unlock innovation and turbo-charge efficiency.
Over the next decade, the greatest demand in the information systems field will be for persons who have the latest information technology skills supported by a solid understanding of the business framework for information solutions. By following this program of carefully structured courses, upon graduation, the student will be eligible for many stimulating, high-salaried positions — including those that require AI literacy — in this rapidly changing and constantly expanding field.
Information Systems (IS) Concentration Outcomes
- business application development
- project management
- application analysis and design
- data management
- business intelligence/analytics
- enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- customer relationship management (CRM)
- network and security management
- technology/business analyst
- programmer/analyst
- website/mobile app developer
- database designer/analyst/administrator
- data analyst
- network administrator
- technical support specialist
You can also leverage your IS skills to be an entrepreneur.
- information system components and infrastructure
- application and development skills
- high-level competencies in applying information systems analysis and systems design strategies and techniques
- understanding the information needs and delivery systems within business organizations
- understanding the business/organizational context of information systems
- communications and human relations skills for working with and managing people and projects in virtual teams
- education and desire for lifelong learning and professional and personal development
Our Programs
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Business Administration: Concentration in Information Systems
- Major
- Accelerated Master's
- Minor
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- Undergraduate Certificate
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- Graduate Certificate
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Enterprise Information Systems
- Graduate Certificate
SAP Recognition Award Program
The Information Systems Department partnered in spring 2012 with SAP America University Alliance Program (SAP UAP) to issue the SAP Recognition Award Certificate. SAP experience is very valuable for prospective job seekers. By receiving a SAP Recognition Award certificate, many students received internships/full-time employment at companies such as PG&E, SAP, Google, Microsoft, Accenture, GoPro, Workday, PayPal, Genentech and Cohesion Inc.
Learn more about the SAP Recognition Award Program
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification provides industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge through project-based testing, giving students and professionals real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft Office applications. This guarantees that every certified user has demonstrated the ability to command the full features and functionality of Microsoft Office, preparing them for future academic or workforce opportunities.
Learn more about MOS Certification at SFSUTop Employers
Our Information Systems graduates are making an impact at some of the world's most innovative companies. Here is a list of some of the top employers where our current students and alumni were hired for meaningful internships or rewarding jobs.
| Accenture | Github | Oracle |
| Adobe | Palo Alto Networks | |
| Amazon | IBM | PayPal |
| Apple | Intel | PG&E |
| Autodesk | Intuit | Salesforce |
| Cisco | Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) | SAP |
| Genentech | Microsoft | Twitch |