Business analytics has come a long way in a short time, evolving into a vital part of company strategy.

With employers eager to hire new information systems graduates, the need for scholarships in the discipline is growing. But only five out of the 400 CIS undergraduates received them for the 2013-14 year.

Academic programs in information systems are in a strong position to train the workforce that will assume the challenge of understanding and managing Big Data.

Wielding influence on Twitter is all about getting thousands or even millions of followers, right? Not exactly. It turns out there are other, potentially better ways to measure someone’s impact on the burgeoning social-media platform. New research by Dr.

The Department of Information Systems learned this month that the online Master of Science in Information Management program was ranked No. 2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. In other news, networking and career events are keeping CIS students busy as spring semester takes off!

There’s still time for another New Year’s resolution! How about looking into what it takes to prepare for your next career advancement? It pays to be ready, so let’s talk about where you are, where you want to be, and what it will take to get there.

It’s a longstanding cliché that students learn best by doing, but sometimes, the kind of “doing” can make all the difference.

Brad Westfall knew from a young age that he would someday pursue a career in business. He created his business, AZPixels LLC, while still a student, and has continued to operate it over the years even while working for other companies.

Some workers turn to the Internet when they need answers to questions. Others pop down the hall in hopes that a more knowledgeable coworker is available to help.

Social media provides numerous outlets for people to voice their opinions. Researchers from the W. P. Carey School of Business wondered whether the virtual cacophony is contributing to political polarization.