Information Systems

Where Will Your Creativity Take You?

Information Systems is a field that thrives on creative thinkers with novel and innovative solutions in software development and systems analysis. In additional to technical knowledge, required skills include creativity and problem-solving, along with interpersonal and business skills. The student of Information Systems masters many fields in creating a multidisciplinary prowess.

The Stevens Difference

The Information Systems program at Stevens addresses this need with a broad-based curriculum that provides not only theory and technical skills, but also a strong base in mathematics and algorithmic problem-solving, design, coding, and testing. A two-semester capstone project in the senior year allows students to apply their learning to create useful, well-engineered software products. Many of these projects are sponsored by industry and government agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Siemens, and Citicorp. Students leave with industry experience on top of their strong academic preparation. After all, Stevens is dedicated to training the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Stevens Information Systems program is one of only several in the country to require a two-semester senior design project course that emphasizes the skills learned over the course of study.

A Wealth of Options

Do you want to dig deeper into Computer Science? Do you wish to apply your knowledge to another field? The Department of Computer Science offers Concentration Areas for those who wish to drill down an area of focus within their field. In addition, Application Areas are offered to those who wish to apply their learning in Computer Science to an outside field, such as wireless networks, mathematics, and financial systems.

Interested in Informations Systems but aiming for another degree? The Department of Computer Science offers a minor in Information Systems, as well as Cybersecurity and Computer Science.

Need more information? Check out the Computer Science Web site for more details, or admissions to apply today.