Business Information Systems & Operations Management
Business Information Systems and Operations Management are two essential components of modern business operations. Business Information Systems refer to the technologies, applications, and processes used by organizations to manage and analyze data and support decision-making, while Operations Management involves the design, planning, execution and control of processes that transform inputs (such as raw materials, labor, and capital) into outputs (goods or services) to meet customer demands efficiently and effectively.
The Department of Business Information Systems and Operations Management (BISOM) offers undergraduate majors and minors in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Operations and Supply Chain Management (OPER). BISOM faculty teach courses for the MBA, concentrations in business analytics, information and technology management, and supply chain management and serve as dissertation advisors for students in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Computing and Information Systems – Business Track.
undergraduate programs
Management Information Systems
A Management Information Systems degree from the Belk College of Business prepares you to understand the function of information technologies and systems in business organizations, and it provides the knowledge and skills you will need when you analyze, design, develop and manage information systems.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
The focus of the Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) major is on the development and management of supply chains for the efficient and effective flow of goods and services. As an OCSM major, you will develop skills in areas such as forecasting, quality assurance, process design, logistics, transportation planning and project management.
Business Analytics
The Business Analytics program – part of UNC Charlotte’s interdisciplinary School of Data Science – provides students with a sound grounding and understanding in quantitative analysis. Business analytics involves the application of analytical models and decision-support tools to gain insight and improve data-driven business decisions.
The Business Analytics major is a designated STEM program.
Admission, progression requirements and all program requirements can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.
INFO 2130 – Credit by Exam
The Department of Business Information Systems and Operations Management traditionally offers the opportunity to earn Credit by Exam for INFO 2130, Introduction to Business Computing, twice per academic year prior to registration for the upcoming semester (typically October and March). The next offering for INFO 2130 Credit by Exam: February 23, 2024
Graduate Programs
M.S. IN DATA SCIENCE AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS
The Belk College of Business partners with the School of Data Science to offer the interdisciplinary Master of Science degree in Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA), at the intersection of business, computer and information sciences, statistics and operations research. We also offer a graduate certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics.
BUSINESS ANALYTICS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
The Business Analytics graduate certificate will give you a strong foundation in business analytics, a skill set that is increasingly in demand in today’s hyper-competitive and dynamic marketplace. You’ll learn how to translate abstract data into information that can be used in strategic business decisions. The Business Analytics Certificate Program is a designated STEM program.
Admission and Progression Requirements and all Program Requirements can be found in the Graduate Catalog.
Student Organizations
Association of Information Systems
The Association for Information Systems (AIS) promotes the study and utilization of information systems through professional development programs, social networking, and community development.
Association of Supply Chain Management
The Association for Supply Chain Management’s UNC Charlotte student chapter is focused on creating professional networking opportunities, increasing exposure to logistics and manufacturing practices, and promoting extracurricular professional development within the operations and supply chain industry.
Sports Analytics Club
Learn about sports analytics and apply what we’ve learned into real-world scenarios. Use what we’ve learned regarding sports analytics with real sporting events, such as Professional or NCAA games.
Real-world problem solving
Dr. Alan Turovlin’s 2022 undergraduate Supply Chain Management class worked with alum Mark Harvey ‘05 and VS America’s Corey Mabry to identify solutions for actual challenges faced by VS America.
“Bringing real-world logistic challenges to the senior class and hearing their engagement and excitement over the project has been really rewarding.”
Mark Harvey ’05, CFO, VS America
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Contact information
- Department phone: 704-687-7701
- Department fax: 704-687-1405
- Academic and Career Coaching (Niblock Student Center): 704-687-7585