Information and Decision Sciences

Programs in the IDS Department

IDS is a place where knowledge meets practice; where the desire to make a difference fuels the aspirations of future managers. We are committed to educating business leaders in the cutting-edge technologies that define successful businesses. But we aren’t just about the technology. We look for, and develop creative problem solving strengths in our students; at the same time, we encourage students to develop as effective team players, with a strong set of ethics, communications skills and a passion to excel. 

Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems focuses on an interdisciplinary business understanding of how technology can affect an organization's behavior, structure, and function and on the effective use and control of information and computer systems by management; both the technical aspects and the organizational impact of information management are stressed.

Masters of Science in MIS
IDS graduates have unlimited options for technology-centric business careers. These range from the strategic and managerial positions with unlimited potential for growth and advancement (business analyst, consultant and e-commerce specialist) to technical positions which allow maximum career flexibility (web optimization and management, network specialist, statistician and program developer).

PhD in Business Statistics
The PhD in Statistical Finance provides its graduates with:

  • A thorough grounding in research skills and the fundamental concepts of statistics, finance, business and economics
  • Original knowledge in the specific area of research

PhD in Management Information Systems
The PhD in management information systems focuses on an interdisciplinary business understanding of how technology can affect an organization's behavior, structure, and function and on the effective use and control of information and computer systems by management; both the technical aspects and the organizational impact of information management are stressed.