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Programs in Business Information Systems

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver? If you enjoy working with people and technology, this degree is for you.

Business information systems (BIS) are about using existing technologies to make organizations perform better. In the age of digital information and intelligence, employers require business professionals who can manage the technology requirements crucial to an organization’s success. From energy and finance to technology and health care, new technology applications in the workplace continue to drive demand for BIS experts.

UTulsa has a long track record of equipping students for rewarding careers in one of the fastest-growing business areas in the country. Our small classes, led by faculty leaders in their field, are designed to give you the tools to analyze end-user needs, build business information systems, manage BIS projects, and help companies maintain essential tech infrastructure. Apart from BIS courses, students will take core classes in all business functions including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations.

40+ Years in Information Systems Education

100% Placement Rate for UTulsa BIS Majors

$75K+ Average Salary for BIS Managers

#1 National Merit Scholars Per Capita

Professional Opportunities

New workplace technology applications will continue to drive demand for BIS professionals well into the future. Jobs with competitive starting salaries are available in almost any industry, from energy and finance to technology and health care. Distinguished UTulsa BIS alumni employers include BOK, One Gas, ONEOK, ConocoPhillips, Paycom, Dropbox, Phillips 66, and many more.

Job opportunities:

  • Project/team leader
  • Information system analyst
  • Applications programmer
  • IT consultant
  • Web developer

Beyond the Classroom

  • EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
  • STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
  • SOCIAL JUSTICE & SERVICE
  • JOB PLACEMENT
    • Build skills and networks through internships.

      Students in BIS are encouraged to take internships in the summer as early as after their freshman year. Most students graduate with at least one internship that often results in a job offer. Our program continues to enjoy a great reputation amongst companies in the region who return to recruit every year.

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    • Dive into your degree through iTU.

      Information Technologies United (iTU) is a student-led organization dedicated to providing Business Information Systems (BIS) majors, minors, and those interested in the field with valuable opportunities to explore career paths and network with industry professionals. The organization fosters a strong sense of community through networking events, recruitment events, professional development, and volunteer activities. This helps students build connections with companies actively seeking BIS graduates. iTU also offers a supportive environment for students to collaborate, share knowledge, and grow together in their BIS journey.

      Student Organizations

    • Be the change you want to see.

      UTulsa encourages students to give back to the community and see societal problems through a different lens. In considering issues ranging from low-income to racial biases, students analyze the intricacies of cyclical social issues to gain broader perspectives and insights, which they can share with others and act on in the community.

      CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

    • Pursue success with confidence - backed by UTulsa's job placement guarantee.

      UTulsa is committed to our students’ professional success, which is why our Center for Career Development, aka CaneCareers, offers a job placement guarantee program. We promise that students who follow the program will land an entry-level job in their chosen field or continue their education within six months of graduation, or we’ll give them a free semester of grad school.

      JOB PLACEMENT GUARANTEE

    Learn more about the department

    The primary mission of The University of Tulsa’s School of Accounting and BIS is to provide educational programs that prepare students for the role of business information professionals with expertise in analysis and reporting, translating complex information into critical knowledge and decision-making.

    Accounting & Business Information Systems