The Information Systems (IS) major consists of a minimum of 21 credit hours, including four (4) required and three (3) elective ISOM courses, beyond ISOM 120 - Information Technology & Productivity Tools, and ISOM 310 - Management Information Systems. 

Students must also complete ISOM 560 - Experiential Component , which involves 150 hours of professional information systems or information technology experience gained through a non-credit practicum, internship, part- or full-time employment, or through a cooperative education position through Suffolk’s Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education.  Please refer to the IS Internships  page for more information.

Some required courses are offered only once during an academic year.  It is the students’ responsibility to work with their academic advisor to develop a program of study to ensure that course prerequisites are satisfied.  Students may transfer a maximum of two courses towards their IS major, one of the five required courses and one of the electives.  At least six major courses must be ISOM department courses.  Prior approval is required for using a non-ISOM course for a major elective.

Required Courses

ISOM 313 Systems Analysis and Design 
ISOM 314 Structured Programming 
ISOM 423 Database Management
ISOM 424 Systems Prototyping Project 

Elective Courses