Students in the program need to possess strong mathematics and logical reasoning skills. High school students planning collegiate programs in business, including collegiate programs in business, including information systems, should take algebra/trigonometry or pre-calculus courses in high school.

With solid coursework in the computer science area before entering the professional portion of the program, students develop a technical foundation to support their upper division curriculum.

As in all other business programs, IS students will complete an extensive array of courses in liberal arts and science, including courses in communication, humanities, multicultural issues, and social sciences.