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In-Demand Skills

Financial, biotech, consulting, health care, defense, and high-tech firms stretching from coast-to-coast use information systems to plan, coordinate, perform, and direct their work—and are continually seeking Loyola graduates.

Built For Study Abroad

Loyola’s information systems and data analytics program is designed to complement study abroad programs around the world. On the week-long Tech Trek: Ireland Study Tour, you’ll visit the European headquarters of a wide range of global information technology companies. You will see first-hand how your skills allow you to work in a global setting.

Prestigious Certification

Based on your academic performance, you may be eligible to receive a Business Intelligence Certificate by SAS Inc., as well as a series of micro-credentials-credentials or digital badges in SQL, R, Python, Tableau, and sports analytics —signaling to employers that you’re more than ready to take the lead in a variety of analytics-focused positions.

From mastering the tools of the trade to developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, graduates of Loyola’s information systems and data analytics program will:

• Gain skills and competencies to contribute to an organization upon entry and lead organizations through technological changes;
• Develop command of the conceptual frameworks of information systems and data analytics;
• Learn the processes of organizations and the key role that information systems play; and
• Understand responsible approaches to ethical issues in technology use by society, organizations, and individuals.

Data Management and Database Systems

IS 353
Analyze, create a logical design, and implement the physical design for a relational database system. The course includes significant exposure to SQL (Structured Query Language) in both Microsoft Access and Oracle. Students are also exposed to the challenges associated with valuing data as a digital asset and with information lifecycle management.

Management of Global Information Technology | Tech Trek: Ireland Study Tour

IS 360
While traveling to an international destination, you’ll study historical, economic, political, labor, and social factors leading to the establishment of country-specific centers of IT excellence. During your time abroad, you’ll meet with company executives and visit company facilities. Learn more about Tech Trek.

Data Visualization

IS 460
Learn the tools needed to make data understandable to non-technical users through data visualization coding techniques in software applications such as Tableau™, Python, and R. You’ll discover how to create various charts, histograms, heatmaps, and more.

Explore our course catalogue for a full listing of courses, descriptions, suggested course sequences, and more. 

   

Faculty experts

Our information systems and data analytics courses are taught by experts with the highest level of qualifications. Loyola faculty are teacher-scholars who are attentive to students’ ambitions and needs who have a deep personal interest in each student’s academic success. In addition, our executives in residence bring significant industry knowledge and experience to their teaching and student advising and mentorship.

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Who is hiring Loyola information systems and data analytics grads?

• Accenture
• Atlus Group
• HubSpot
• IBM
• The Walt Disney Company
• U.S. Small Business Administration