Abilene Christian University

Programme overview

Abilene Christian University's B.B.A. in Information Systems is an AACSB-accredited undergraduate business degree housed in the College of Business and Technology. The program emphasizes applied learning that blends business and technical perspectives and offers multiple tracks (including Accounting Systems, Analytics, Application Development and a General Information Systems track). Degree planning and advising are available through the department.

What you'll study

The curriculum requires a total of 128 credit hours (56 university hours, 66 major hours and 6 elective hours, with exact course selection varying by track). Example coursework listed by the program includes:

• Introduction to Programming Using Scripting
• Databases and Database Management Systems
• Fundamentals of Networking and Data Communications
• Introduction to Computer and Information Security

Students can view the full catalog for a complete course listing and choose among related degree and track options.

Entry requirements

The program page directs prospective students to explore degree planning and to contact the department for guidance on applications and next steps. Specific admissions criteria are not detailed on the programme summary and should be confirmed via the university's admissions resources or the department.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that sit at the intersection of business and technology. Career pathways highlighted by the program include:

• Business analytics
• Database management and data architecture
• Project and enterprise management
• Security analytics

Experiential opportunities and student activities — such as participation in a student-run software company (Wildcat Software), ACM SIGCHI, the Association of Information Systems events, Women in Technology and entrepreneurship trips through the Griggs Center — support employability and practical experience.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While the programme page does not list specific scholarships, undergraduate students should investigate university-wide financial aid, College of Business and Technology awards, and departmental opportunities. Contacting the department and the university financial aid office is recommended to learn about available scholarships, assistantships or merit-based support that can apply to information systems majors.