Information Management, B.S.
Visit the Information Systems and Technology Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Information Management is designed to prepare students to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices. Courses include instruction in employee supervision, budgeting, scheduling and coordination, office systems operation and maintenance, office records management, public relations, project management, accounting, decision making, and human resources.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
General Education Requirements | 31 Credits | |
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
MATH 1050 | College Algebra | 4 |
or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries | |
Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
American History (3) | ||
US Economic History (3) | ||
American Heritage (3) | ||
American National Government (3) | ||
Distribution Courses: | ||
ECON 2010 | Principles of Economics I (fulfills Social/Behavioral Science) | 3 |
Biology | 3 | |
Physical Science | 3 | |
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
Discipline Core Requirements | 66 Credits | |
IM 1010 | Basic Computer Applications | 3 |
IM 2100 | Document Processing Applications | 3 |
IM 2300 | Information Management Principles | 3 |
IM 2500 | Graphic Applications | 3 |
IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
IM 3700 | Database Applications | 3 |
IM 4810R | Internship | 3 |
INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
INFO 1200 | Computer Programming I for IS IT | 3 |
INFO 2200 | Computer Programming II for IS IT | 3 |
INFO 2410 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
INFO 2420 | Web Application Design | 3 |
INFO 3430 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
INFO 4050G | Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT | 3 |
ACC 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
FIN 1060 | Personal Finance | 3 |
HR 3430 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
MGMT 3000 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MKTG 3600 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication | 3 |
TECH 3400 | Project Management | 3 |
TECH 4400 | Advanced Project Management | 3 |
Elective Requirements | 23 Credits | |
Complete at least 9 upper-division credits from a selected domain: 1 | 9 | |
Business Intelligence Domain: | ||
Management Information Systems (3) | ||
Introduction to Applied Data Analytics (3) | ||
Web Systems Development (3) | ||
Client-Side Web Development (3) | ||
Data Visualization (3) | ||
Data Science and Big Data Analytics (3) | ||
Digital Marketing: | ||
E-Commerce Techniques for Small Business (undefined) | ||
Intellectual Property and Cyber Law (3) | ||
Digital Marketing (3) | ||
Marketing with Social Media (3) | ||
Content Marketing (3) | ||
Mobile Development Domain: | ||
Introduction to Applied Data Analytics (3) | ||
Web Systems Development (3) | ||
Client-Side Web Development (3) | ||
Mobile Application Development (3) | ||
Digital Media Essentials I (4) | ||
Interaction Design (undefined) | ||
Principles of Digital Design (undefined) | ||
Programming: | ||
Scripting for Administrators (3) | ||
Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX (3) | ||
Computer Architecture and Systems Software (3) | ||
Data Communication Fundamentals (3) | ||
Web Systems Development Domain: | ||
Web Systems Development (3) | ||
Client-Side Web Development (3) | ||
Server-Side Web Frameworks (3) | ||
Web and Application Security (3) | ||
Enterprise Web Development (3) | ||
Complete at least 9 credits from the following electives or from courses in above domains: | 9 | |
Digital Business Applications (3) | ||
Advanced Excel for Decision Making (3) | ||
Advanced Topics in Information Management (1-3) | ||
Information Management Seminar (1-3) | ||
Database Systems and Warehousing (3) | ||
Cybersecurity Essentials (undefined) | ||
Interpersonal Communication (3) | ||
Event Venue and Convention Management (3) | ||
Inclusive Leadership (3) | ||
Creative Problem Solving (3) | ||
Advanced Project Management (3) | ||
Other department approved classes | ||
Complete any 1000-level, or higher, courses | 5 |
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Four credits must be Upper Division
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of the 120 semester credit hours required in the degree with at least 40 credit hours in upper-division courses.
- Overall grade point average 2.75 or above with no grade lower than a "C-" in core, domain, and elective courses.
- Residency hours: Minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
NOTE: The UVU catalog contains the descriptions and prerequisites for all courses. Not all courses are offered every semester.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
First Year | ||
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Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 | College Algebra or College Algebra with Preliminaries | 4 |
FIN 1060 | Personal Finance | 3 |
IM 1010 | Basic Computer Applications | 3 |
Elective | 2 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
American Institutions | 3 | |
Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Semester 3 | ||
Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
INFO 1200 | Computer Programming I for IS IT | 3 |
ACC 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
IM 2100 | Document Processing Applications | 3 |
IM 2300 | Information Management Principles | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 4 | ||
IM 3700 | Database Applications | 3 |
MKTG 3600 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Biology Distribution | 3 | |
MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Semester 5 | ||
MGMT 3000 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
ECON 2010 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
INFO 2200 | Computer Programming II for IS IT | 3 |
INFO 2420 | Web Application Design | 3 |
IM 2500 | Graphic Applications | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 6 | ||
HR 3430 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
INFO 2410 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
TECH 3400 | Project Management | 3 |
Domain Elective Requirement | 3 | |
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Semester 7 | ||
INFO 3430 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
TECH 4400 | Advanced Project Management | 3 |
Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
Domain Elective Requirement | 3 | |
Elective Requirement | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 8 | ||
IM 4810R | Internship | 3 |
INFO 4050G | Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT | 3 |
Domain Elective Requirement | 3 | |
Elective Requirement | 3 | |
Elective Requirement | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Clearly explain information and concepts in written, electronic, and verbal forms.
- Explain and apply business and information management principles when solving problems.
- Demonstrate a continued interest in maintaining and updating technical skills required by business and industry.
- Have a global perspective on legal and ethical issues surrounding information management and technology.
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