Bachelor of Science in Information Systems & Analytics (formerly BS ISDS)

The Analytics concentration equips students with the technical tools and conceptual framework to further business success through data-driven thinking. Topics covered include artificial intelligence and data mining with a focus on business applications, multidimensional data, knowledge management, business intelligence, neural networks, and genetic algorithms. 

To satisfy the Analytics concentration requirements, students must complete nine hours of coursework, selected from the following options: ISDS 3200 Advanced Business Programming, ISDS 4100 Information Systems Consulting, ISDS 4112 Data Warehousing, ISDS 4141 Data Mining & Artificial Intelligence for Business, or ISDS 4180 Business Analysis in Practice. The course descriptions and prerequisites can be found in the LSU course catalog.

Note: To enroll in the Analytics concentration, on-campus students must: 

• Be a declared information systems & analytics major
• Notify the Office of Business Student Success by emailing [email protected] to declare the concentration. 

The Cyber Risk concentration teaches students to identify and mitigate threats to an organization’s digital assets. Topics covered include security management, risk assessment, access control, encryption, application security issues, and security and privacy laws. 

To satisfy the Cyber Risk concentration requirements, students must complete nine hours of coursework, selected from the following options: ISDS 4096 Cyber Risk Management, ISDS 4100 Information Systems Consulting, ISDS 4123 Computer and Networking Security, or ISDS 4244 Information Systems Auditing. The course descriptions and prerequisites can be found in the LSU course catalog.

Note: To enroll in the Cyber Risk concentration, on-campus students must: 

• Be a declared information systems & analytics major 
• Notify the Office of Business Student Success by emailing [email protected] to declare the concentration. 

The Digital Services and Consulting concentration allows students to gain the tools and knowledge needed to provide practical solutions and strategic leadership in the digital economy. Topics covered include structuring and managing the IT function, emerging trends in IT, team-based approaches to offering IT consulting advice, and cloud computing.

To satisfy the Digital Services and Consulting concentration requirements, students must complete nine hours of coursework, selected from the following options: ISDS 3120 Management of the IT Function, ISDS 4100 Information Systems Consulting, ISDS 4111 Enterprise Systems, or ISDS 4130 Cloud Computing for Business II. The course descriptions and prerequisites can be found in the LSU course catalog.

Note: To enroll in the Digital Services and Consulting concentration, on-campus students must: 

• Be a declared information systems & analytics major
• Notify the Office of Business Student Success by sending an email to [email protected] to declare the concentration. 

Approved Electives for ISA and ISDS Majors (2024-2025): 

ISDS 3070 Independent Reading and Research in Information Systems and Decision Sciences (1-6)
ISDS 3075 Internship in Information Systems and Decision Sciences (3)
ISDS 3200 Advanced Business Programming (3)
ISDS 4070 Special Topics in Information Systems & Decision Sciences (1-6)
ISDS 4100 Information Systems Consulting (3)
ISDS 3105 Internet Development Tools (3)
ISDS 3120 Management of the IT Function (3)
ISDS 3303 Advanced Data Modeling using Spreadsheets (3)
ISDS 4111 Enterprise Systems (3)
ISDS 4130 Cloud Computing for Business II (3)
ISDS 4096 Cyber Risk Management (3)
ISDS 4123 Computer and Networking Security (3)
ISDS 4244 Information Systems Auditing (3)
ISDS 4112 Data Warehousing (3)
ISDS 4141 Data Mining & Artificial Intelligence for Business (3)
ISDS 4180 Business Analysis in Practice (3)