Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Information Systems (B.B.A.-B.I.S.)

The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Business Information Systems (B.B.A.-B.I.S.) program aims to develop students’ intellectual ability through an appropriate blending of business and practical coursework in information science and systems. Students will build a well-rounded, business-savvy skill set that combines analysis, design, development, and management of information systems. This business-focused degree will enrich problem-solving skills, data communications capabilities, and the ability to analyze, design, and build systems.

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Program Learning Objectives

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Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

Produce clear, concise, and compelling written business documents that communicate a logical, relevant, and professional assessment of business information in an effective manner (ILO1).
Deliver oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology (ILO2).
Use critical thinking to improve organizations with information systems technologies and applications (ILO3)
Exhibit awareness of professional standards, Christian ethical principles, and core personal values in business decision-making (ILO5).
Demonstrate information literacy when conducting research into technology firms specializing in management of information systems and research what tools are currently being utilized to manage business operations effectively. Use research to write a paper indicating differences in how each firm is applying and managing data for its client (ILO6).

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

Admission Requirements

Education: IAU requires either evidence of an earned high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) test, or the successful completion of 12 semester units earned at an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution or foreign equivalent. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Professional Experience: IAU recommends 1 year of full-time professional experience, in any organization, including, but not limited to, private, public, for-profit, non-profit, start-ups, or established corporate organizations.

Information Technology: Possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the undergraduate level.

Evidence of English Proficiency: IAU requires writing skills at the appropriate level. Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is essential to your success at IAU. If English is not the applicant’s native language, or if an applicant has not had their secondary education taught in English, they will be required to provide proof of English Proficiency. Since classes are taught in English, an applicant must demonstrate their ability to read, write and speak English.

Completion Time

Program	Full Time Standard (Yrs)	Part Time Standard (Yrs)	Full Time 150% (Yrs)	Part time 150% (Yrs)
B.B.A. in Business Information Systems	5	10	7.5	15

Curriculum

B.B.A. in Business Information System Program Requirements		Semester Hours
General Education Component \| 13 courses / 36 Sem.Hrs.	Communication & English \| 4 Courses / 12 Sem.Hrs. (Choose 4, other(s) can be elective)	12
	COM 100 Intro to Mass Communication
	COM 200 Public Speaking
	ENG 100 English Composition
	ENG 110 Undergraduate Academic Writing/APA
	ENG 300 Critical Thinking
	Social Sciences \| 2 Courses / 6 Sem.Hrs. (Choose 2, other(s) can be elective)	6
	POL 100 Introduction to Political Science
	PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
	SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
	Math & Sciences \| 4 Courses / 12 Sem.Hrs.	12
	BUS 150 Business Math
	ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Science
	INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology
	INT 150 Computer Applications
	Religious Studies \| 2 Courses / 6 Sem.Hrs. (Choose 2, other(s) can be elective)	6
	REL 100 Introduction to Religion
	REL 110 Introduction to the Bible
	REL 200 Religions of the World
Common Professional Component (CPC) \| 17 Required Courses / 51 Sem.Hrs.	ACC 100 Financial Accounting	3
	ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting	3
	BUS 100 Global Dimensions of Business	3
	BUS 105 Statistics	3
	BUS 110 Business Communications	3
	BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3
	BUS 300 Business Ethics	3
	BUS 310 Business Law	3
	BUS 400 Business Strategy and Policy	3
	ECN 200 Introduction to Microeconomics	3
	ECN 210 Introduction to Macroeconomics	3
	ECN 300 Money and Banking	3
	FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance	3
	MGT 300 Principles of Management	3
	MGT 320 Organizational Theory and Behavior	3
	MGT 400 Operations Management	3
	MKT 300 Marketing	3
Internship Component \| 3 Sem.Hrs.	The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).	6
Major Component \| 30 Sem.Hrs.	BIS 100 Intro to MIS	3
	BIS 105 Intro to Data Engineering	3
	BIS 105 Intro to Cloud Computing	3
	BIS 110 Intro to Business Analytics	3
	BIS 115 Intro to IT Project Management	3
	BIS 200 Network and Data Communication	3
	BIS 205 System Analysis and Design	3
	BIS 305 Database Management	3
	BIS 305 Building E-commerce Applications	3
Total B.B.A. in B.I.S.		120

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Graduation Requirements

Complete 120 semester units of the prescribed curriculum.
Complete internship requirement.
Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
F-1 students must maintain lawful status.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201

Job Outlook and Salary: Business

SOC	Occupation
11-1011.00	Chief Executives
11-1011.03	Chief Sustainability Officers
11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers
11-2022.00	Sales Managers
11-3012.00	Administrative Services Managers
11-3013.00	Facilities Managers
11-3013.01	Security Managers
11-3051.00	Industrial Production Managers
11-3051.01	Quality Control Systems Managers
11-3051.02	Geothermal Production Managers
11-3051.03	Biofuels Production Managers
11-3051.04	Biomass Power Plant Managers
11-3051.06	Hydroelectric Production Managers
11-3071.00	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.04	Supply Chain Managers
11-3111.00	Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3121.00	Human Resources Managers
11-3131.00	Training and Development Managers
11-9021.00	Construction Managers
11-9072.00	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
11-9151.00	Social and Community Service Managers
11-9179.00	Personal Service Managers, All Other
11-9179.01	Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
11-9179.02	Spa Managers
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
13-1051.00	Cost Estimators
13-1071.00	Human Resources Specialists
13-1081.00	Logisticians
13-1081.01	Logistics Engineers
13-1081.02	Logistics Analysts
13-1082.00	Project Management Specialists
13-1111.00	Management Analysts
13-1141.00	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1199.00	Business Operations Specialists, All Other
13-1199.04	Business Continuity Planners
13-1199.05	Sustainability Specialists
13-1199.06	Online Merchants
13-1199.07	Security Management Specialists
25-1011.00	Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Major 2: CIP Code 11.0101

Job Outlook and Salary: Computer and Information Sciences

SOC	Occupation
15-1255.00	Web and Digital Interface Designers
15-1255.01	Video Game Designers
25-1121.00	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
27-1021.00	Commercial and Industrial Designers
27-1024.00	Graphic Designers
27-1027.00	Set and Exhibit Designers
27-1029.00	Designers, All Other

Program Learning Objectives

Admissions

Requirements

Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

Produce clear, concise, and compelling written business documents that communicate a logical, relevant, and professional assessment of business information in an effective manner (ILO1).
Deliver oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology (ILO2).
Use critical thinking to improve organizations with information systems technologies and applications (ILO3)
Exhibit awareness of professional standards, Christian ethical principles, and core personal values in business decision-making (ILO5).
Demonstrate information literacy when conducting research into technology firms specializing in management of information systems and research what tools are currently being utilized to manage business operations effectively. Use research to write a paper indicating differences in how each firm is applying and managing data for its client (ILO6).

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

Admission Requirements

Information Technology: Possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the undergraduate level.

Completion Time

B.B.A. - B.I.S.
Full Time Standard (Yrs)	5
Part Time Standard (Yrs)	10
Full Time 150% (Yrs)	7.5
Part time 150% (Yrs)	15

Curriculum

B.B.A. in Business Information System Program
General Education Component 13 courses / 36 Sem. Hrs.
Communication & English 4 Courses / 12 Sem. Hrs. (Choose 4, other(s) can be elective)
COM 100 Intro to Mass Communication
COM 200 Public Speaking
ENG 100 English Composition
ENG 110 Undergraduate Academic Writing/APA
ENG 300 Critical Thinking
Social Sciences 2 Courses / 6 Sem. Hrs. (Choose 2, other(s) can be elective)
POL 100 Introduction to Political Science
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
Math & Sciences 4 Courses / 12 Sem. Hrs.
BUS 150 Business Math
ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Science
INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology
INT 150 Computer Applications
Religious Studies 2 Courses / 6 Sem. Hrs. (Choose 2, other(s) can be elective)
REL 100 Introduction to Religion
REL 110 Introduction to the Bible
REL 200 Religions of the World
Common Professional Component (CPC) 17 Required Courses / 51 Sem. Hrs.
ACC 100 Financial Accounting	3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting	3
BUS 100 Global Dimensions of Business	3
BUS 105 Statistics	3
BUS 110 Business Communications	3
BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3
BUS 300 Business Ethics	3
BUS 310 Business Law	3
BUS 400 Business Strategy and Policy	3
ECN 200 Introduction to Microeconomics	3
ECN 210 Introduction to Macroeconomics	3
ECN 300 Money and Banking	3
FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance	3
MGT 300 Principles of Management	3
MGT 320 Organizational Theory and Behavior	3
MGT 400 Operations Management	3
MKT 300 Marketing	3
Internship Component 3 Sem. Hrs.
The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).
Major Component 30 Sem. Hrs.
BIS 100 Intro to MIS	3
BIS 105 Intro to Data Engineering	3
BIS 105 Intro to Cloud Computing	3
BIS 110 Intro to Business Analytics	3
BIS 115 Intro to IT Project Management	3
BIS 200 Network and Data Communication	3
BIS 205 System Analysis and Design	3
BIS 305 Database Management	3
BIS 305 Building E-commerce Applications	3
Total B.B.A. in B.I.S.	120

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

Complete 120 semester units of the prescribed curriculum.
Complete internship requirement.
Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
F-1 students must maintain lawful status.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201

Job Outlook and Salary: Business

SOC	Occupation
11-1011.00	Chief Executives
11-1011.03	Chief Sustainability Officers
11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers
11-2022.00	Sales Managers
11-3012.00	Administrative Services Managers
11-3013.00	Facilities Managers
11-3013.01	Security Managers
11-3051.00	Industrial Production Managers
11-3051.01	Quality Control Systems Managers
11-3051.02	Geothermal Production Managers
11-3051.03	Biofuels Production Managers
11-3051.04	Biomass Power Plant Managers
11-3051.06	Hydroelectric Production Managers
11-3071.00	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.04	Supply Chain Managers
11-3111.00	Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3121.00	Human Resources Managers
11-3131.00	Training and Development Managers
11-9021.00	Construction Managers
11-9072.00	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
11-9151.00	Social and Community Service Managers
11-9179.00	Personal Service Managers, All Other
11-9179.01	Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
11-9179.02	Spa Managers
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
13-1051.00	Cost Estimators
13-1071.00	Human Resources Specialists
13-1081.00	Logisticians
13-1081.01	Logistics Engineers
13-1081.02	Logistics Analysts
13-1082.00	Project Management Specialists
13-1111.00	Management Analysts
13-1141.00	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1199.00	Business Operations Specialists, All Other
13-1199.04	Business Continuity Planners
13-1199.05	Sustainability Specialists
13-1199.06	Online Merchants
13-1199.07	Security Management Specialists
25-1011.00	Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Major 2: CIP Code 11.0101

Job Outlook and Salary: Computer and Information Sciences

SOC	Occupation
15-1255.00	Web and Digital Interface Designers
15-1255.01	Video Game Designers
25-1121.00	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
27-1021.00	Commercial and Industrial Designers
27-1024.00	Graphic Designers
27-1027.00	Set and Exhibit Designers
27-1029.00	Designers, All Other

Quality and Cost Effective

Undergraduate

Level

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

5 Years

Program Length

I believe my studies at IAU gave me additional tools to be more confident and successful in my business career, whether it would be working for an existing company or creating my own. Their internship program also gives us an opportunity to improve our skills and apply the theory we learn in class to concrete business life. Additionally, while studying at IAU you will get the opportunity to meet other students from all over the world, learn about different cultures and make connections that could last a lifetime.

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Regueiro Stephanie
B.B.A. 2021 Student

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Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Mode of Instruction

Admission Requirements

Completion Time

Curriculum

Graduation Requirements

Other Undergraduate Courses

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Mode of Instruction

Admission Requirements

Completion Time

Curriculum

Graduation Requirements

Other Undergraduate Courses

Quality and Cost Effective

Undergraduate

Hybrid/Online

5 Years

Study in IAU Campuses

TBD