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2016-2017 University Catalog
Information Systems and Operations Management, BS
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Banner Code: BU-BS-ISOM
Phone: 703-993-1880
Web: business.gmu.edu
School/Department: School of Business
The BS in information systems and operations management (ISOM) prepares students for a range of career options by instilling skills that add value to organizations. Graduates will apply their knowledge of technology and business functions to design and improve existing operational and core business processes. They will integrate different business functions into seamless IT-enabled processes and collaborate with business users in defining requirements, identifying new IT-driven business opportunities, building prototypes to validate operations, and managing complex technology projects. The content of the ISOM major is at the intersection of technology, processes, and people.
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Degree Requirements
School of Business students pursuing a BS degree must complete a minimum of 120 credits, including the Mason Core requirements, business foundations, business core and major requirements. In addition, the following requirements must be met:
- A minimum of 45 credits at the 300- or 400-level.
- A minimum of 30 credits of School of Business core and major courses at Mason.
- At least 9 credits required for the specific major and BUS 498 taken at Mason.
- A grade of C or higher earned in the business foundations, business core and major requirements.
Students should carefully examine prerequisites for School of Business courses. Students may be removed from a course if they enroll without having fulfilled the prerequisites.
Undergraduate Internship Policy
The School of Business recognizes the importance of experiential education in both learning to apply theory to practice and positioning students for success in their careers. Because the School of Business is committed to supporting students’ professional success, the School requires that all student internships for credit be registered with the School of Business as either BUS 492 or ACCT 492. Students may enroll in a maximum of 6 credits for these courses. For students in catalog years Fall 2016 and beyond, one internship course may apply to the major, and a second internship course would apply as elective credit. For students in catalog years prior to Fall 2016, a maximum of 6 credits of internship may apply to general electives.
Mason Core Requirements (26 credits)
School of Business students must complete the Mason Core requirements, plus 1 additional credit of natural science (the School of Business natural science requirement must be fulfilled by completing two 4-credit laboratory sciences). Some Mason Core requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed below. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisors to ensure they fulfill all remaining Mason Core requirements.
Foundation Requirements (9 credits)
- Written Communication Credits: 6
- Oral Communication Credits: 3
Core Requirements (17 credits)
- Arts Credits: 3
- Literature Credits: 3
- Natural Science Credits: 8
(School of Business students required to complete 8 credits of natural science by completing two 4-credit laboratory sciences.)
- Western Civilization/Western History Credits: 3
Note:
Remaining Mason Core requirements are fulfilled with major course work.
Business Foundations (27-28 credits)
Business Core (24 credits)
A grade of C or higher is required in each of the School of Business core courses listed below. Students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in the following School of Business core courses: ACCT 303 or ACCT 330 , BULE 303 , BUS 303 , FNAN 303 , MGMT 303 , MIS 303 , MKTG 303 and OM 303 . Those who do not successfully complete these core courses within three attempts will be terminated from their major and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the School of Business. Students terminated from the School of Business are prohibited from enrolling in any School of Business course. Students terminated from the School of Business are permitted to declare a business minor. For more information about this, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Academic Policies .
General Electives (18-19 credits)
General electives may be selected from any University or School of Business course, except courses designated for the Business minor (MBUS). Credits awarded as Associate Degree Elective Credit (ADEC) as part of a student’s transfer evaluation are also excluded from general electives.
Major Requirements in Information Systems and Operations Management (21 Credits)
It is strongly recommended that students planning to major in ISOM take MIS 302 as part of their program.
Required Courses (9 credits):
Elective Courses (12 credits):
Students may select any courses from the following list to fulfill the elective requirement as well as any other 300-400 level MIS or OM courses (except MIS 301 or MIS 303 or OM 301 or OM 303 ).
Optional Concentrations:
Students have considerable flexibility in their choice of electives and may choose from two concentrations of study: one in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) and the other in Management Information Systems (MIS). Students are strongly urged to discuss their choice of electives and programs of study with their academic advisor and an ISOM faculty member. Concentrations must be declared prior to a student filing an intent to graduate.
▲ Concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM):
If a student has taken any four of the following seven electives, beyond the ISOM required courses, he/she can declare an OSCM concentration.
▲ Concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS):
If a student has taken any four of the following eight electives, beyond the ISOM required courses, he/she can declare an MIS concentration.
Capstone (3 credits)
Students must successfully complete all Business Core courses to be eligible to enroll in BUS 498 .
Second Majors in Information Systems and Operations Management
Students declaring a second major in Information Systems and Operations Management must complete the three required courses and three elective courses for the major.
Honors in Information Systems and Operations Management
The School of Business Information Systems and Operations Management Honors Program provides highly motivated students majoring in ISOM with an enriched academic experience integrating curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular development. Admission to the Honors Program is by invitation only. Students who have been found responsible for an Honor Code violation are not eligible for the program. Admission Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.5 GPA in the ISOM major.
- Two academic/professional references.
- Once admitted to the program, students with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 will be dropped from the program.
Extra-Curricular Requirements:
- The student must show a high degree of engagement in MISOMA or another School of Business student organization, preferably in a leadership role.
Requirements for students to obtain the honors designation:
- Honors students must graduate with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.5 GPA in the major.
- Honors students must meet all curricular and extra-curricular requirements mentioned above at graduation.
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