Bachelor of Arts: Information Systems Concentration (3-Year)
Number of credits required from Athabasca University: 30 credits.
Maximum credit awarded in this program for prior learning through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) processes: 6 credits.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of completing this program, students should be able to
- answer specific questions and find ways to solve problems related to information systems.
- work with others on information systems projects and contribute relevant feedback to achieve project goals.
- distinguish the differences between different types of information systems.
- distinguish the differences between information and data.
- determine the costs and benefits of particular systems before developing or designing them.
- document system interfaces and their function relating to information systems.
- demonstrate an understanding of the different ways information systems are used by different groups of users.
- demonstrate an understanding of the design and models of traditional information systems for further development.
- plan procedures for system failure and data backup.
- transfer data between systems and mediums using a range of data storage devices.
Possible Career Options
- Business Systems Analyst
- User-Support Specialist
- Data Administrator
- Trainer
- Programmer
- Webmaster
- Information Analyst
- Helpdesk Support
Possible Further Education Options
At Athabasca University
- Bachelor of Arts: Information Systems Major (4-year)
- Master of Arts – Integrated Studies (MAIS)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Education in Distance Education (MEd)
- Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Distance Education Technology
At Other Educational Institutions*
- law
- education
- library science
- police studies
- journalism
* Entrance requirements vary among educational institutions. It is the students’ responsibility to research the entrance requirements of other educational institutions.
Updated March 25, 2009