Bachelor of Science in Information and Decision Sciences
Our Bachelor of Science in IDS prepares students for leadership in the information age. The degree is grounded in research-based curriculum and corporate-sponsored project courses that give students the proven experience firms are looking for. IDS majors explore the potential of new technology to alter business operations, analysis and strategy. Students leave our program ready to meet the growing demand for business technologists.
This IDS program is STEM designated (CIP Code 11.0401).
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Why Earn Your Bachelor's in Information and Decision Sciences at UIC Business
IDS students are in top demand because of the skills they learn here at UIC Business. Bridging the gap between technology and business, IDS prepares students to analyze, design and implement information technology systems.
Students gain conceptual knowledge in how information is used effectively throughout all areas in the business cycle. They also gain practical experience in more technological based courses such as Business Database Technology, Advanced Spreadsheet Analysis, Business Data Mining and Business Systems Analysis and Design. IDS students are given the tools to become proficient professionals, capable of putting their technical, analytic and critical thinking skills to use in a real-world setting.
At UIC Business, we help students find their dream careers. Some students may choose a specialization for their studies that lead to certain career paths in IDS. These include Management Information Systems; Business Analytics; and Operations and Supply Chain Management.
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- For a full list of courses offered, visit the Course Catalog.
BS in Information and Decision Sciences Careers and Outcomes
Program Outcomes
With an IDS degree, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to:
- Design, implement, analyze, and manage information technology systems
- Research emerging technologies
- Design and update system’s software and create applications tailored to an organization’s needs
- Plan and analyze surveys
- Utilize computer systems and programs for decision aiding
- Use Java, SAS, SPSS
- Undertake forecasting using time series methods
Job Titles for IDS Grads
- Business Analyst
- Forecasting Specialist
- Operations Analyst/Manager
- Data Quality Specialist
- Support Analyst
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Associate Support Analyst
Top employers hiring UIC Business IDS Graduates
- Allstate
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CNA Financial
- Deloitte
- Discover Financial Services
- Enova International
- Epic Systems
- Exelon Corporation
- Grainger Industrial Supply
- Morningstar
- Multiplan
- TTX
Minors
Add an edge to your degree with a minor in finance. Finance introduces the student to the principles of finance and teaches quantitative skills that are widely used in business.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our IDS curriculum is a mixture of computer science and business. Students learn computer systems and procedures for the purpose of helping an organization to operate more efficiently and to make more effective business decisions. The IDS program brings together business and information technology to help students understand the needs and limitations of both.