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The Information Systems program emphasizes application of computer technologies and information management methods to analyze, design, and implement business application systems. Graduates will possess an in-depth understanding of the technologies, methodologies, and tools typically used in developing information systems. There are two sequences within this program: The Web Application Development sequence and the Systems Development/Analyst sequence. This program prepares graduates for entry-level positions such as programmer or programmer/analyst.
The Computer Science program focuses on algorithms, software development, and a broad theoretical foundation in computer science while integrating theory with practice. Students take course work in computer organization/architecture, operating systems, programming languages, algorithms and data structures as well as advanced computer courses. There are supporting courses in mathematics and the sciences. Graduates will be prepared to develop software systems, including those with an engineering, scientific, or mathematical focus, to work for software companies, or to pursue graduate studies. This program is one of only two accredited computer science programs within Illinois.
Telecommunications Management is concerned with the technology for, and business practices involved in, transmitting data, voice, and images across computer networks. Graduates will possess an in-depth technical understanding of computer networks as well as the business, economic, and public policy issues that are important in the design and development of local and wide area networks, and national and multinational telecommunication systems. This program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the telecommunications industry with preparation to assume management positions once work experience is gained.
Actuaries put a price tag on future risks. Those risks are usually associated with possible financial losses. An actuary uses mathematical skills to define, analyze, and solve business and social problems. Actuaries calculate costs of insurance, pensions, and social programs (for example, Social Security, Medicare), represented in the premium or taxes paid, and they also estimate the amounts that insurance companies, or pension plans, or social insurance entities must set aside in reserve to be able to meet their obligations.
Students who complete the mathematics education sequence earn a mathematics degree and qualify for Illinois secondary school teacher certification in mathematics. Students complete course work in mathematics and education, participate in activities in local schools, take part in professional organizations, and complete nearly a semester of student teaching. Mathematics teachers are in high demand.
The undergraduate degree program in mathematics at Illinois State meets curricular guidelines of national mathematics organizations. Students majoring in mathematics may enhance their employability by choosing to double major or to minor in a related field. Some students combine mathematics with actuarial science, applied computer science, business and economics, or statistics. A mathematics major complements many other fields and can be structured to prepare students for graduate study.
The goal of the Industrial Computer Systems Sequence is to prepare professionals for the management and supervision of computer systems in industrial settings. Course work emphasizes the use of computer systems to provide students with a diverse technical and professional background in communications, networking, interfacing, software and electronics principles related to industrial computer systems.