Informatics provides an interdisciplinary approach to computing and the interaction of people, information and technology across organizations.

This area of study has grown from the need to understand how computing impacts all aspects of science, industry, government, and social interaction. Studying informatics gives students the opportunity to explore and develop their computing abilities, while benefiting from the breadth of a liberal arts and sciences education.

A major in business informatics gives students the technical knowledge and skills necessary for today’s competitive business environment. Students study the development, implementation, and management of business information systems and choose a specific area of concentration in:

accounting
economics
finance
management
marketing
business administration

Program Requirements

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Career preparation

Employers look for information technology professionals with excellent skills in communication and problem solving in addition to computing skills such as the analysis and design of information systems, programming, web development, project management, and more.

Businesses look for employees who can understand existing business needs, adapt to developing technology needs and use leading-edge and emerging technologies to create business solutions. Informatics prepares students well for the demanding job market at both a regional and national level.

Career opportunities for business informatics majors include: