Information and Decision Sciences (IDS) programs and research emphasize the critical role of information systems, operations management, and data analytics in businesses and organizations.
With a faculty comprised of world-class researchers and experienced industry professionals, we are committed to educating the next generation of leaders in the cutting-edge technologies and solutions that increasingly define success in the global market.
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Programs
Our program curriculum evolves to encompass ongoing technological change and its effects on business. It emphasizes experiential learning and includes real world projects that integrate foundational knowledge at the business-technology interface. Projects with industry partners are a required component for both our undergraduate and graduate programs. These projects are supported by industry sponsors and faculty who are actively engaged with the Chicago-area business community. Our programs produce well-rounded analysts, consultants, and managers who are ready to meet the growing demand for these skills in the marketplace.
Research
Research is an integral part of what we do. Our faculty is engaged in fundamental research at the forefront of some of the most important questions faced by modern businesses and socio-economic systems. IDS faculty are active in research in three main areas: 1. Information Management and Systems, 2. Business Analytics – Machine Learning, Statistics and Optimization, and 3. Supply Chain and Operations Management.
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Top 50 Information Systems Program -UT Dallas Top Business School Research Rankings
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4 STEM Designated Master’s Degrees in Business
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Undergraduate Degree
Concentrations/Minors:
- Management Information Systems
- Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Business Analytics
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Graduate Degree Programs
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PhD Degree Programs
BS in IDS Degree Requirements
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“This summer I will intern at JP Morgan Chase as a Corporate Analyst in Tampa, Florida. I am excited to gain hands-on experience in an analysts role in banking. Ask me about pairing technology with business!”
| IDS Major ('23)
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Student Organization Spotlight: INFORMS Heading link
Organization: Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
INFORMS student members
At UIC Business, many of our graduate students share their passion for information systems and data analytics as members of the UIC Chapter of the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS), the largest professional association for decision and data sciences. INFORMS at UIC was declared a Magna Cum Laude winner of the 2024 Student Chapter Annual Awards and was honored during a special ceremony at the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA on October 20-24. The award is based on an evaluation of the Student Chapter Activity Report that includes the following criteria: Communications, Special Events & Initiatives, Community Service and Chapter Operations. Congratulations!
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Matt Liotine, Clinical Professor of IDS
Matt Liotine, was an invited speaker and chair at the 2022 North American Supply Chain Executive Summit. He chaired sessions on supply chain lifecycle management, process efficiency, finance, resiliency and sustainability with executives from GE Healthcare, Unilever, Wolters Kluwer, and Interos, among others.
Brad Sturt, Assistant Professor of IDS
Brad Sturt’s research employs optimization and analytics to address complex challenges faced by society. One of his recent research directions is improving the security and administration of elections in the United States. In collaboration with agencies such as the Michigan Bureau of Elections, Prof. Sturt has developed and implemented innovative optimization methods for critical election tasks, such as determining optimal ballot inventory levels and rigorously testing voting machines used for scanning and tabulating ballots. His research has been deployed in real-world elections throughout the country, published in the prestigious journal Operations Research, and inspired the launch of a startup dedicated to assisting officials in improving election processes.
In addition to election administration, Professor Sturt’s research has focused on revenue management (deciding what products retailers should offer to maximize revenue), refugee resettlement (matching refugees to suitable cities in host countries to maximize gainful employment), and financial engineering (determining the optimal financial value of complex financial derivatives). His research has been published in the journals Management Science and Operations Research and has received several recognitions, including second place in the INFORMS Junior Faculty Interest Group (JFIG) Paper Competition and second place in the INFORMS George Nicholson Student Paper Competition.
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Led by Matt Liotine, Clinical Professor of IDS, a cohort of UIC graduate students participated in the ProMat 2023 Trade Show Student Day event in Chicago. The group of 20 was comprised of students from the Supply Chain & Operations Management program, Industrial Engineering program, and the Operations Management Group (OMG) student organization.