Information systems are the foundation of effective and efficient organizations.

They provide strategic value in enabling new and innovative business models, and are critical for integrating and co-ordinating supply chains.

Today’s information systems professionals face an environment that’s more challenging and exciting than ever before. Technology connects people and shapes organizations in ways that were previously unimagined, creating new and exciting career possibilities.

Qualified information systems professionals are in high demand, making this field full of opportunities for job seekers.

This focus area provides students with the knowledge and skills to drive change in organizations, and to help organizations attain and sustain a competitive advantage.

Natalie Ng discusses how this focus area prepares her for the intersection of business and technology:

Courses

Students should take the following elective courses, which are typically offered every two years:

• BUSI 2710: Modelling and Implementing Business Processes*
• BUSI 4410: Project Management
• BUSI 4700: Information Systems Analysis and Design
• BUSI 4720: Business Analytics**
• BUSI 5720: Data Management

All course descriptions are available through the University Calendar.

* This is a core course for students in the pre-2022 programs and an elective for students in the post-2022 programs.

**This course is offered every year as a core course for students in the post-2022 program. It’s an elective for students in the pre-2022 programs.

Careers

• Business analyst
• Consultant
• Data analyst
• IS/IT manager
• Systems analyst

Professional associations

The Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) is a national federation of CIPS provincial societies, which certify information technology (IT) professionals in Canada and abroad.

CIPS fosters and promotes standards, best practices and integrity that benefit IT professionals and the public. It’s the only professional organization in Canada that offers an IT designation that’s recognized in Canada.

Whether you’re interested in further your IT education, building your career or even looking to hire an IT professional with the right credentials and mindset, the Information Systems Professional (ISP) designation is for you!