Bachelor of Information Systems
What is a Bachelor of Information Systems?
Bachelor of Information Systems (BISys) focuses on using information technology to enable business processes. You will gain a solid understanding of how a modern business works and the technical skills necessary to design, develop and manage its supporting information systems.
The Information Systems curriculum includes required courses in computer science, business administration, and mathematics, as well as electives in arts. You may choose to specialize in a specific technical, business or other domain.
Co-op opportunities will be available for all Information Systems students, as it is widely recognized that the experience gained is a valuable component of an Information Systems background. Co-op positions are challenging and well-paid and exist across New Brunswick, the Atlantic region, Ontario, and all of Canada.
What Can You Be With a Bachelor of Information Systems?
- Network Manager
- Technical Support Specialist
- Software Tester
- Technical Writer
- Product Forecaster/Estimator
- Internet Marketing Analyst
- System Integration Specialist
- Server Support Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Database Designer
- Database Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Application Developer
- Information Management Analyst
- IT Executive
- Project Manager
- Purchasing Agent/Manager
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With additional education/training or experience…
- High school Teacher
- Professor
- Business Consultant
- Computer Aided Software Engineering Specialist
- Software Engineer
- Computer Hardware Manufacturer
- Database Engineer
- Networking Test Engineer
- Networking Software Engineer
- Risk and Insurance Specialist
- Statistician
Where Can You Work?
Information Systems specialists design computer solutions that provide companies, governments, and non-government organizations with the information they need to achieve their goals. There is a huge demand for IS specialists in areas such as
- Education
- Business
- Telecommunications
- Healthcare
- Non-profit Organizations
- Provincial and Federal Governments
- Security Intelligence
- Research
- Multimedia Industry
- Software/Hardware Companies
- Insurance Industry
- Banks
What Skills Can You Develop?
You will develop technical skills that will be directly applicable to some careers, and general skills that are valuable to all employers.
Technical Skills:
- Information technology fundamentals in hardware, software, networking and databases
- Systems design
- Knowledge of programming language concepts and operating systems
- Understanding of computer programs
- Ability to prepare technical reports
General Skills:
- Business fundamentals (accounting, finance, marketing and management)
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Interpersonal, communication and team-building skills
- Investigating data to solve problems
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Research skills
Professional Associations & Resources
Professional associations can be a great way to meet, learn from and network with professionals in your field of interest. Some associations offer student memberships, often at a reduced rate. Below is a sample of professional associations and industry-related websites you can explore.
- CIPS Canada’s Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Association for Computing Machinery
- Association for Information Systems
- IEEE The world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology
- ICTC Information and Communications Technology Council
- ITAC Information Technology Association of Canada
- Computing Research Association
- Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance
Contact the Department
UNB Department of Computer Science
P.O. Box 4400
540 Windsor Street
Gillin Hall, Room E126
Fredericton NBE3B 5A3
