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Business Analytics & Information Systems

Learn to design, build and manage the analytics projects and information systems that help organizations make smarter decisions. This AACSB-accredited, STEM-eligible major pairs project-based coursework with internships, research and study abroad.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science in Business
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 77 in Major
Careers
Computer, Scientists, Postsecondary
Business Analytics & Information Systems students at EIU

Why Study Business Analytics & Information Systems at EIU?

  • Every class is led by faculty members using collaborative, project-based teaching — not passed off to teaching assistants.
  • You'll build depth in business analytics, business intelligence, artifical intelligence, programming, databases, cybersecurity, and networking — skills employers are actively competing for.
  • BAIS gives you a focused, technical path within EIU's broader AACSB-accredited School of Business, rather than a generic business degree.
  • International students on F-1 visas gain access to up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training, versus 12 months for non-STEM degrees — meaningful extra time to build real-world experience in the U.S.
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Heather Hollis
BAIS | Class of 2027
Heather Hollis, BAIS at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Internships aren't an afterthought here — they're one of the program's three core experiential pillars, giving students direct, applied industry experience.
  • Students engage in real research-based projects as part of the program, applying analytics and information systems skills to genuine problems.
  • BAIS students can extend their learning internationally, adding a global dimension to their technical and business education.
  • Students build professional networks and sharpen skills outside the classroom.
  • Students get direct exposure to working executives and industry professionals, bringing real business practice into their education beyond standard coursework.
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What You'll Learn

The B.S. in Business Analytics and Information Systems combines a business foundation with in-depth study of business analytics, business intelligence, programming for analytics, information systems, systems analysis, databases, cybersecurity and networking. It fits students who love technology, enjoy solving problems and want to help organizations manage and use their information.

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Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Computer & Information Research…
  • Computer Science Teachers,…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)Job Zone 5: Extensive preparationMost of these careers require graduate school, and many also call for more than five years of experience.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit InvestigativeInvestigative interest typeYou like digging into how things work. This type of work involves researching and analyzing natural phenomena, living things, health problems or human behavior.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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