Department of Mathematical, Information and Computer Sciences

Are you fascinated by the relationship between humans and technology? Do you like working with networks and computer hardware? If so, you may want to consider the field of information systems. Information science is the study of the relationships between information, organizations and human beings. Information systems majors learn how to create, collect, store and use information to help make decisions in modern organizations. Organizations cannot survive without information systems, and so information scientists have become critical members of organizational leadership teams.

Overview

Point Loma offers both a major and a minor in information systems through the Department of Mathematical, Information, and Computer Sciences. Faculty members work closely with students to help them achieve their goals and the department has a well-established program of internships. Students are required to gain practical experience by working for a local companies and nonprofit organizations in areas such as systems administration, web programming and software engineering. If you major in information systems, you will also benefit from accomplished faculty who conduct research with current students in areas such as artificial intelligence, web applications development and student learning. These types of research opportunities provide experience with modern technology.

Special Features:

• Research opportunities
• Internships
• Hand-on experience with hardware and software
• Community service opportunities
• Personal attention
• Innovative learning environment
  

Career Opportunities:

A major in information systems can prepare you for a career in:

• Network Administration
• Database Administration
• Network Security
• Electronic Commerce
• Computer Engineering
• Information Systems Analysis and Design
• Software Engineering
• Market Analysis
• Business Intelligence Analysis
• University Teaching
• Bioinformatics
• Website Design and Administration

Student Perspectives:

“The I.S. major is an extremely versatile one, and the people are great.”

“The Mathematical, Information, and Computer Sciences Department at PLNU provides great connections with people in industry and alumni to help with our future careers.”

“This [I.S. internship] is a program I feel every student should experience before graduation no matter what the major.”

“The techniques students learn from Point Loma Nazarene University’s I.S. program play a pivotal role in ensuring the students’ success for later job opportunities.”