Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems and Technologies
Cost & earnings at Shenandoah University What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn
Business Administration graduates earn a median $41,937 Across 1,597 US programmes, two years after finishing
See the degree grade →This BBA concentration develops practical and theoretical skills to apply information systems and technologies within business organizations. It suits students aiming to combine core business knowledge with IT-focused coursework to support systems development, data use, and technology-driven decision making.
What you'll study
The BBA degree requires 30 credit hours of general education, 42 credit hours of business-specific coursework and 24 credit hours of non-business electives. Information Systems & Technologies concentration students must complete 24 credit hours of IT-focused business electives, including a minimum of 9 credits (three courses) chosen from the following list:
- IST-307 Object Oriented Programming
- IST-321 Emerging Technologies
- IST-354 Business Intelligence, Knowledge Management, & Decision Systems
- IST-410 Database Systems
- IST-411 Data Communications & Networking
- IST-458 Social Media & Multimedia Applications for Business
Individual courses emphasize both practical and theoretical applications of information systems technology for problem solving and systems development. The program also highlights support services such as peer tutoring, the Writing Center and the Math Enrichment Center.
Entry requirements
Shenandoah University operates rolling admissions and evaluates applications on an individual, holistic basis. Applicants must submit the university's application and required admission materials for review.
Career prospects
Graduates commonly move into roles that combine technical and business responsibilities. Career examples and reported salary ranges for alumni and related positions include:
- Product Manager, Software: $96,650
- Web Content Editor: $46,200
- Software Engineer: $51,845 – $122,484
- Software Developer: $54,710 – $99,329
- Data Analyst: $29,639 – $79,396
- Financial Analyst: $36,435 – $82,638
- Senior Software Engineer: $76,340 – $157,143
- Business Development Manager: $105,000
- Management Consultant: $114,882
The university's Career & Professional Development office supports students with resume and cover letter help, mock interviews and internship placement assistance.
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
If you need financial support, consult Shenandoah University's admission and financial aid offices for scholarship opportunities, institutional aid, and program-specific funding. Also explore internship placements supported by Career & Professional Development to gain paid or credit-bearing experience that can offset education costs.
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