Information Systems - Integration of Enterprise Systems
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Integration of Enterprise Systems is a sequence in the Information Systems major.
Information Systems (IS) is at the heart of any organization. Companies rely on information to make good decisions, create new products and services, and understand their target audience. IS professionals integrate hardware and software to help organizations manage their information.
The Information Systems program at Illinois State is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
This sequence focuses on the use of large-scale computers known as mainframes. Mainframes have powerful processing capabilities. When you make purchases online or in-person using a credit card, there is typically a mainframe in the background processing thousands of transactions per second.
The Information Systems (IS) Major is designed to prepare professionals for the Information Systems field, including systems analysis and design and software engineering. This degree focuses on the use of computer technology and information management methods to solve business problems, utilizing an understanding of both the organizational context of the problem and the technologies, methodologies, and tools typically utilized.
This sequence emphasizes the use of large-scale computers (mainframes) in the large enterprise environment.
Why Study Information Systems - Integration of Enterprise Systems?
Many large organizations use mainframes for critical applications and look to hire people who have a solid understanding of how mainframes work. The Integration of Enterprise Systems program at Illinois State not only prepares you for the field, it's also one of the only programs in the country to offer mainframe education.
Related Skills
- Ability to communicate well
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Logical thinker
- Flexible thought process and ability to cope change
- Strong organizational skills
- Good team member
- Strong understanding of computer languages
Related Fields
- COBOL Programmer
- Mainframe Administrator
- Mainframe Architect
- Mainframe Programmer
Career Industry Liaison
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Ungson-Walbert | 208 Bone Student Center | dungson@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
Internship Coordinator
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tal Parmenter | Old Union 302A | taparma@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-3718 |
Applying to Illinois State
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Applying to Illinois State
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Minimum GPA
2.20
Middle 50% GPA
2.48 - 3.43
Required Courses
None
Recommended Courses
To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
- Computer Application Programming (IT 178)
- Systems Development I (IT 261)
- Structured Problem Solving Using the Computer (IT 168)
- Financial Accounting (ACC 131)
- Small Group Processes (COM 223)
- Finite Mathematics (MAT 120) or Calculus I (MAT 145)
- Economics-Micro & Macro (ECO 101 and 102)
- Elementary Discrete Mathematics (MAT 160)
- Statistics (ECO 138, MQM 100, or PSY 138)
- Hardware and Software Concepts (IT 254)
- Data Communications (IT 276)
- Managerial Accounting (ACC 132)
Academic Advising
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Jerome | Old Union 302D | sjerome@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2801 |
Minimum GPA
2.20
Middle 50% GPA
2.48 - 3.43
Application Period
Always available.
Application Information
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
Academic Advising
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Jerome | Old Union 302D | sjerome@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2801 |