Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Major in Information Systems Online

Prepare for high-impact enterprise IT careers with a program that gives you hands-on experience in building technology solutions for real-world client challenges.

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Program Overview

Build your future in tech by earning an information systems degree online

Build in-demand skills for careers at the intersection of business and technology with the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Major in Information Systems from Texas State University. This program blends business strategy with technical expertise, preparing you to translate organizational needs into practical, data-driven solutions. Learn to analyze business systems and leverage data to support effective decision-making and organizational performance.

You will build core IT foundations through course work in business programming, database systems and computer networks. Gain hands-on experience using virtual labs and SQL development environments, along with applied learning in cybersecurity and project management that reflects real-world scenarios. Graduates are well prepared for careers in systems and business analysis, data and business intelligence, IT project coordination, and information security management.

As a student in this online B.B.A. Information Systems program, you will learn how to:

  • Apply systems thinking to analyze business problems and drive process improvement
  • Analyze and communicate business requirements for technology solutions
  • Use data analytics and communication network technologies to support business decision-making
  • Demonstrate awareness of information security principles and risk management within information systems
As a student in this online B.B.A. Information Systems program, you will learn how to:
  • Apply systems thinking to analyze business problems and drive process improvement
  • Analyze and communicate business requirements for technology solutions
  • Use data analytics and communication network technologies to support business decision-making
  • Demonstrate awareness of information security principles and risk management within information systems

Career opportunities:

  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
  • IT Manager
  • Project Manager
Career opportunities:
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
  • IT Manager
  • Project Manager

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Per credit hour $405*
Transfer Credits Up to 90**
Credit Hours 120
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Tuition

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Tuition for the online bachelor’s degree in information systems is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.

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Program Per Credit Hour Per Course
B.B.A. Information Systems $405* $1,216

*Students in Accelerated Online Programs are not eligible for payment plans or emergency loans. Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment. BookSmart fees are automatically added each semester but are not included in program costs; students may opt out by the start of each term. Registrations after the tuition deadline require full payment at registration. Cost of Attendance details are available through TXST One Stop.

Tuition breakdown

Per course $1,216
Per Credit Hour $405*

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**Texas State will apply to an undergraduate degree up to 72 semester credit hours from an accredited junior or community college. Students transferring more than 72 hours must consult with their academic advisor to determine how degree requirements will be satisfied.


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The Texas State B.B.A. in Information Systems program is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.

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TermStart DateApp DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineClass End DateTerm Length
Fall 1 20268/19/268/5/268/12/268/19/268/13/2610/7/268 weeks
Fall 2 202610/8/269/24/2610/1/2610/8/2610/1/2612/10/268 weeks

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Admissions

Learn how to qualify for the information systems online degree program

Apply to the B.B.A. in Information Systems online program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.

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McCoy College of Business admission:

If you're interested in an undergraduate major in McCoy College of Business but have not met the admission criteria, you can declare a pre-business major. To be considered for admission to this program and to the McCoy College of Business, specific admission requirements must be met based on the total number of college credit hours a student has completed and has posted to their Texas State transcript at the time of application submission. TXST NetID login is required to access the McCoy College internal application.

Zero college credit hours:

  • Current Texas State students with zero hours of college credit completed are eligible to internally apply to the McCoy College of Business if they meet Freshman Assured Admission Requirements.
  • Freshman applicants in the top 25% of their graduating class are automatically admitted to the McCoy College of Business upon acceptance to Texas State University.

Transfer credit hours:

  • Transfer with 1-14 credit hours:
  • Transfer with 15-29 credit hours:
    • Must have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
    • Must have completed ENG 1310 (TCCN: ENG 1301) with a grade of B or better
  • Any student with 30+ credit hours:
    • Must have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
    • Must have completed the following courses with at least one B and two C's:
      • ENG 1310 (TCCN: ENGL 1301)
      • ENG 1320 (TCCN: ENGL 1302) or ENG 1321 (TCCN: ENGL 1302)
      • MATH 1329 (TCCN: MATH 1325), MATH 2471 (TCCN: MATH 2413), or MATH 2472 (TCCN: MATH 2414)

Additional notes:

  • Academic standing requirement: Current students that have already attempted courses at Texas State and whose Texas State GPA is below a 2.00 are not eligible to internally apply to McCoy College regardless of Overall GPA or Assured Admission status. Students must first raise their Texas State GPA to at least a 2.00 to be eligible to apply.
  • Students with 16+ hours after high school: Students must wait to apply until after final grades have posted to their Texas State transcript if pending courses needed to meet admission eligibility and/or GPA requirements.

University admission:

To be eligible to earn your B.B.A. in Information Systems online from Texas State University, you must:

  • Submit a completed application and all supporting documents—including official transcripts from your high school and any postsecondary institutions attended—to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated document deadline
  • Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75 ($90 for international students*)
  • Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended

High school graduates who plan to attend Texas State the semester after high school graduation (not including summer sessions), regardless of how many dual credit or transferable college credits earned, are considered an entering freshman.

Freshmen must do the following to qualify for admission to Texas State University:

  • Receive a diploma from an accredited high school
    • We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
      • 4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics, 4 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies and 2 credits of a language other than English
  • ACT and SAT test scores are not required for applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class
  • Applicants who do not meet assured admission, or do not submit test scores, will be reviewed holistically. All students ranked in the fourth quartile of their class must submit scores that meet assured admission standards for admission
  • Submit your high school transcripts by mail or via Parchment, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse

Transfer students must meet these requirements:

  • 14 or fewer credit hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable course work plus meet freshman admission standards
  • 15-29 credit hours: minimum 2.5 GPA in all transferable course work
  • 30 or more credit hours: minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable course work
  • Be at least one full semester out of high school and eligible to return to all postsecondary institutions previously attended

For applicants without a U.S. bachelor’s degree or high school diploma (or equivalent)**:
You must submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements.

  • Official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of
    • 19 listening
    • 19 reading
    • 19 speaking
    • 18 writing
  • Official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
  • Official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
  • Official Duolingo scores required with a 110 overall
  • Official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall

**Exemption: Applicants who have earned a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a country on our exempt countries list are not required to submit an English proficiency exam score.

Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:

TXST One Stop
Texas State University – Undergraduate Admissions
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666

*Texas State defines an on-campus international student as anyone with a nonimmigrant visa status, including H-1B visa holders, or those seeking a visa to enroll. If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, you will be classified as an international applicant.

An online international student is someone who holds citizenship in another country, is not a U.S. permanent resident, and resides outside the U.S. while enrolling in an online program.

Students who are not on a visa but are graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence are considered domestic applicants.

If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, you are considered a domestic applicant.

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all institutions

Courses

Explore the online courses for the degree in information systems

To graduate from the Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems from Texas State, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours, including 42 credit hours of general education courses, 43 credit hours of core courses, 21 credit hours of concentration courses, nine credit hours of advanced information systems electives, and the remaining credit hours as electives.

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Students must take 42 credit hours of general education courses to meet the degree plan requirements.

Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces freshmen to business and previews what students will experience in the McCoy College of Business. It surveys accounting, finance, economics, law, management, marketing, and information systems and analytics, both as individual components of an organization and collectively as part of an organization’s strategy. Students learn about leadership, individual conduct, and the ethical and data-driven decision-making expected in college and the business and professional world.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course develops advanced information technology skills, focusing on office productivity software. Primary emphasis is placed on spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Advanced techniques are presented for use in data analysis and decision-making. Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of these techniques in a hands-on environment.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the microeconomics of a modern industrial society. Emphasis is placed on supply and demand, cost and price concepts, market structures, income distribution, and similar issues. Prerequisite: MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 1329 or MATH 2331 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471 any with a grade of "D" or better or ACT Mathematics score of 27 or better or SAT Mathematics score of 580 or better or SAT Math Section Score 600 or better.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the macroeconomics of a modern industrial society. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of national income, economic stability, fiscal policy, money and banking, economic growth, and international trade. Prerequisites: [AG 2383 or ECO 2314 either with a grade of "D" or better] and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 1329 or MATH 2331 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471 any with a grade of "D" or better or ACT Mathematics score of 27 or better or SAT Mathematics score of 580 or better or SAT Math Section Score 600 or better].
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces financial accounting concepts and their application in the accounting process for business organizations, including financial statement preparation, analysis and communication of financial information and related ethical responsibilities. Prerequisite: MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 1329 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2331 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471 or HON 3391 or ACT Mathematics score of 27 or better or SAT Mathematics score of 580 or better or SAT Math Section Score 600-800.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the use of accounting information as an aid to management decision making and budgeting. Students will gain an appreciation of control processes and an understanding of accounting reports and related ethical responsibilities. Prerequisites: ACC 2361 and [ISAN 1323 or CIS 1323 or AG 2390] and (MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 1329 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2331 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471 or HON 3391); all with a grade of "D" or better.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for business and economic decision-making. Topics include measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, and correlation analysis. Prerequisite: ISAN 1323 and [MATH 1329 or MATH 2331 or MATH 2471] both with grades of "D" or better.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
This course prepares students for the professional rigor expected in the McCoy College of Business and gives them a start on career planning and the development process. This process involves a variety of career exploration and development experiences designed to help students identify their passion, prioritize and focus their job search efforts, and develop their leadership, communication, and personal marketability. Topics include self-assessment, career passion discovery, career exploration and development exercises, and resume and interview training to assist in finding rewarding internships and full-time jobs. Prerequisite: B A 1310 or B A 2310 with a "C" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
This course builds upon and expands students’ basic understanding of career planning and development. A portion of this course is major-focused so that students are prepared for specific business roles. This course applies networking skills, company (prospective employer) analysis, internship/job analysis and search strategy, interviewing skills, and negotiation techniques to maximize the students’ new-hire potential. Prerequisite: B A 3110 with a "C" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course surveys basic features of the American legal system and legal aspects of business transactions. Topics include generally the nature and sources of law, court systems and procedures, torts, contracts, agency, and ethics. For students who intend to pursue a B.B.A. degree.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of management functions in modern organizations, the internal and external environmental factors affecting organizational efficiency, and the application of quantitative and behavioral science to management study. Prerequisite: A minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to the finance function and to problems confronting financial managers. Topics covered include ratio analysis, time value of money, asset valuation, and risk and return. Prerequisite: ACC 2361 and ISAN 1323 and [ECO 2314 or ECO 2315] and [MATH 1329 or MATH 2331 or MATH 2471] all with grades of "D" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course studies the strategic marketing process, which creates value for consumers and organizations through integrated production and distribution of products. It examines the marketing process in the context of the global, cultural, economic, legal/regulatory environment. It also examines ethical and socially-responsible marketing and the impact of information technology. Prerequisite: A minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the uses of communication in business and focuses on communication models, general semantics, effective writing style, selection and organization of content and medium(s), effective oral communication, employment communication, and causes of miscommunication. Students will not receive credit for both MGT 3353 and MGT 3453. (WI) Prerequisites: ENG 1310 and [ENG 1320 or ENG 1321] and [COMM 1310 or COMM 2338 or COMM 2315] all with grades of "D" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will extend students' ability to effectively use integrated software applications to identify and provide access to various information sources. The course will focus on applying information and Internet Technologies that span normal business functions to develop and implement solutions to managerial problems. Prerequisite: ISAN 1323 and [ANLY 2333 or MATH 2328] and [MATH 1329 or MATH 2331 or MATH 2471] all with grades of "D" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An integrative course in strategic management and business policy that utilizes the case method of instruction. A capstone course involving the analysis of business through the application of principles of accounting, communications, economics, finance, management, marketing, quantitative methods, and related disciplines. (Capstone Course) (WI) Prerequisite: MGT 3303 and MKT 3343 and FIN 3312 and [ANLY 2333 or MATH 2328] all with grades of "D" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to application program development including requirement analysis, design, implementation, and testing. A blend of structured and object-oriented concepts is used to form solutions to business problems using a visual programming language Prerequisite: ISAN 1323 with a grade of "D" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course enables students to understand the analysis and general design phases of the system development life cycle are reviewed. Emphasis is on techniques and tools for determining systems requirements that lead to the development of logical design models using structured and object-oriented methodologies. (WI) Prerequisite: A minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers concepts and methodology of planning, design, development, and management of the computerized database. The emphasis is on logical database design and a study of relational implementation. A relational database management system with a relational query language is used for the development of a business application system. Corequisite: ISAN 3305 or ANLY 3341 with a grade of a "D" or better.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides students with an understanding of the responsibilities assigned to network and cloud administrators. Students will acquire a working knowledge of these responsibilities and skills using tools and technologies for administering enterprise networks via network operating systems and cloud computing commonly used in modern business enterprises. Prerequisite: ISAN 3348 with a grade of "C" or better.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces project management body of knowledge as applied to Information Technology projects with emphasis on Agile Methodologies. The management of scope, costs, schedules, quality, risks, program management, system methodologies, material procurement, human, and international issues will be examined. Prerequisite: ISAN 3374 and ISAN 3305 with a grade of "D" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on design, creation, and maintenance of websites. It covers fundamental technologies for structuring and presenting content on the web and development framework for creating mobile-first web pages. Prerequisite: A minimum 2.0 Overall GPA. Corequisite: ISAN 3374 with a grade of "D" or better.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course immerses students in Large Language Models and Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT). The students will master both the theoretical foundations and practical aspects of development. Activities include building custom models, fine-tuning existing ones, and delving into advanced transformer architectures. The course covers real-world applications such as text generation, translation, and chatbots. Additionally, it addresses ethical considerations, bias detection, and model interpretability. Through applied projects, students acquire expertise relevant to AI-driven industries and research, positioning them to meet the demands of the rapidly changing business landscape. Prerequisite: ISAN 3305 with a grade of "D" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the concepts of information systems and network availability, integrity, and confidentiality in order to develop effective security controls, processes, practices, and procedures. Topics include methodologies, models, architectures, access control systems, ethics, and legal implications of IT security. Prerequisite: A minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces business analytics fundamental concepts and applications. It covers the use of visualization software, and describes the use of data wrangling, analytical models and data storytelling; with an emphasis on business applications. It also discusses ethical and societal implications, and data storytelling.

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