Felician University

What you'll study

This interdisciplinary programme blends business fundamentals with applied information systems. You will complete a liberal-arts core alongside technology and management coursework, typically over a four-year full-time pathway that culminates in a capstone project or internship.

• Foundations: introductory courses in programming, discrete mathematics or quantitative reasoning, and principles of management to establish analytical and organisational skills.
• Systems and databases: database design and administration, SQL, data modelling, and information systems development life cycle (SDLC) methods.
• Networks and infrastructure: fundamentals of networking, operating systems, cloud concepts and basic systems administration.
• Cybersecurity and risk: information assurance, security principles, ethical and legal considerations for IT, and business continuity planning.
• Business and analytics: business intelligence, data analytics, decision support systems, and courses linking IT to organisational strategy and processes.
• Project and service management: IT project management, service management practices, requirements gathering, and stakeholder communication.
• Applied learning: a practicum, internship or cooperative placement with a local employer, and a senior capstone that typically requires a real-world systems analysis, implementation or service-improvement project.
• Electives and special topics: opportunities to study enterprise resource planning (ERP) concepts, mobile and web application development, machine learning introductions, or advanced topics depending on faculty offerings.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a high-school diploma or equivalent. Typical expectations include a strong academic record with coursework in mathematics and, where possible, computing or sciences. Admissions decisions consider the overall secondary-school profile, personal statement and references.

• Recommended preparatory subjects: algebra or higher mathematics, computer science or technology courses, and English.
• Standardised tests may be considered where provided, but Felician assesses applications holistically; check the university for current testing policies.
• International applicants: proof of English proficiency through recognised tests or accepted alternatives, and submission of certified academic transcripts.
• Transfer students: college transcripts are reviewed for transferable credits; prior coursework in business or computing can reduce degree time.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that sit at the intersection of business and technology. The programme emphasises practical skills and workplace readiness through internships and project work, helping students move into entry-level professional positions.

• Common entry-level roles: business or systems analyst, IT support specialist, database administrator junior roles, network support, and application support.
• Mid-career paths: IT project manager, business intelligence analyst, systems architect, cybersecurity analyst, or IT service manager.
• Other options: consultancy with technology firms, roles in operations and process improvement, or entrepreneurship in technology services.
• Many graduates also pursue professional certifications (for example in project management, databases, cloud platforms or security) or further study in information systems, business analytics or an MBA.

Why study at Felician University

Felician offers a small-campus environment with personalised attention from faculty, combining a Franciscan liberal-arts approach with career-focused IT training. Students benefit from small class sizes, faculty mentorship and a curriculum that emphasises ethical practice and service alongside technical competence.

• Close faculty-student interaction supports hands-on learning and mentored capstone projects.
• Strong links with local employers in the New Jersey and New York regions create internship and practicum opportunities.
• Resources such as computer labs, applied technology courses and career services help students translate academic learning into workplace skills and job-search readiness.
• The programme’s combination of business and technical coursework prepares graduates to communicate across disciplines and to lead technology-enabled improvements in organisations.