Shawnee State University

What you'll study

The programme blends core business courses with technical information-systems training. You will take modules in systems analysis and design, database management, programming fundamentals, networking and infrastructure, cybersecurity basics, web development, and data analytics. Business-focused modules typically include management, accounting or finance essentials, business law, and project management to provide context for technology decisions.

Study is delivered through a mix of lectures, laboratory practicals and project work. Many students complete a capstone or senior project that requires designing, implementing and documenting an information system for a real or simulated organisational need. There are also opportunities for internships or cooperative placements to gain workplace experience.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a recognised secondary-school qualification or equivalent. Admissions consider academic transcripts, coursework in mathematics or computer science where available, and any relevant work or technical experience. Transfer applicants from community colleges are welcome and credit may be awarded for previously completed college-level courses in computing or business.

Prospective students without traditional qualifications may apply through alternative or mature-student pathways; evidence of motivation and aptitude for technical study (such as workplace experience, certifications or portfolio work) will strengthen the application. International applicants must meet Shawnee State University's general English language and documentation requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates enter roles that connect business objectives with technology solutions. Typical career paths include systems analyst, business analyst, database administrator, network administrator, IT support specialist, cybersecurity technician, web developer and IT project coordinator. With experience, graduates may move into IT management, consulting, or specialised technical positions such as data analyst or security analyst.

The programme's emphasis on applied skills, project work and internships helps students build a professional portfolio and industry contacts, useful for entering regional employers, government agencies, healthcare providers, and technology firms.

Why study at Shawnee State University

Shawnee State offers small class sizes and a supportive learning environment where students work closely with faculty on applied projects and research. The university provides dedicated computer labs and resources tailored to information-systems training, and faculty often bring industry experience into the classroom.

The department emphasises hands-on learning, internships and community partnerships that help students gain practical experience. Student support services, career advising and opportunities for transfer or articulation from local community colleges make the programme accessible to a wide range of learners.