Information Systems ABET Outcomes

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program prepares students to be information systems professionals. Graduates develop and deploy enterprise-level systems to meet organizational needs. The application development emphasis prepares students for jobs requiring coding, requirements gathering and definition, managing software development projects, and maintenance of systems. The business intelligence systems emphasis prepares students to become business intelligence analysts who produce financial and marketing intelligence by querying data repositories, generating reports, and devising methods for identifying data patterns and trends. The information security management emphasis prepares students for information technology management and information security analyst positions. The core of the B.S. in Information Systems prepares students to have strong foundations in data modeling, data management, data-driven web development, business process analysis, and information security.

In order to continually improve the curriculum, the information systems program at Utah Valley University, in collaboration with students, faculty, graduates, the advisory board, and employers, uses various assessment tools to measure achievement of student outcomes and program objectives.

The B.S. in Information Systems is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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IS Majors 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Number of Students 181 203 225 233 258 250 237
Graduation Numbers 23 27 36 40 43 60 57

Program Educational Outcomes

Within three to five years of graduation, alumni of the computer science program are expected to:

  • Practice core competencies in computing to analyze, design, develop, and implement secure information systems solutions.
  • Advance professionally with increased workplace contributions.
  • Adapt to change through continued professional development.
  • Serve in professional organizations and local communities.

Student Outcomes

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
  6. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.