Business information systems

B.A. or B.S.
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online.*
delivery
$411 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
per credit
4
start terms/year

Innovation begins at the intersection of business and technology, and organizations worldwide need workers who can serve as system architects at this crossroads. When you earn your business information systems bachelor’s degree online from Oregon State University, you can fill a void in the job market with your deep understanding of how to develop and deploy systems that gain the insights businesses need most.

Enrolling in this program will provide plenty of opportunities for you to build, troubleshoot, refine and manage information systems through targeted exercises in real-world projects. Projects sponsored by outside companies will help you learn to bring together people, business processes and information technology.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online business information systems degree program

As a student in Oregon State’s online business information systems degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand business skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have real-world industry experience.

  • Project management
  • Data management
  • Information systems security
  • Information systems design
  • Business networking
  • Business analytics
  • Application development
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Program details

Learn to design, build, implement and evaluate business systems through online coursework that blends business fundamentals with a focus on business technology and systems.

The online business information systems program is offered by Oregon State’s College of Business.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 180 quarter credits — at least 60 of which must be upper-division credits — are required to graduate with your BIS degree, including:

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Additional program features

While pursuing your business information systems degree, you must complete an experiential learning opportunity such as a project, thesis, internship or study abroad experience. You’ll work with Oregon State faculty and your academic advisor to identify an opportunity that aligns with your goals, and the experience can be completed from wherever you're located. Find more details in the academic catalog.

Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central or you may request an unofficial transcript evaluation through the College of Business.

This program is offered by Oregon State's College of Business, which is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for degree programs in business administration and accounting.

As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.

Get a jump-start on your MBA or M.S. in Business while working toward your undergraduate online business information systems degree. Through Oregon State’s Accelerated Master’s Platform, current BIS bachelor’s students can take graduate-level courses online that will be applied to their bachelor’s degree.

The credits you earn will be transferred to the MBA or M.S. in Business programs. Students enrolled in OSU’s online graduate courses pay the graduate tuition and fees rate.

Tap into a collection of tools that will help you make an immediate impact in your career. The College of Business Career Success Center provides networking opportunities with employers and recruiters that lead to internships and jobs, and staff will help you develop a career path.

You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online with Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.

Careers related to business information systems

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online business information systems degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. As a leader in this area, you’ll hit the job market ready to provide insights and transformational change in economic sectors that need business- and technology-minded experts.

Job market outlook

Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to business information systems. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.