Formerly offered as Management Information Systems
The objective of this major is to train students in the development and use of business information systems and analytics. Graduates will be strong in the traditional functional areas of business (accounting, marketing, finance, and management) and will have a solid understanding of the development of business information systems and analytics.
Bachelor of Science Requirements
Analytics and Information Management majors are required to achieve a cumulative 2.0 grade point average for the total of all Operations and Information Management (OPIM) courses for which they have been registered at the University of Connecticut, excluding grades and credits for independent studies and internships.
Residence Requirement
In addition to the School of Business residence requirements for all majors, an Analytics and Information Management major must complete OPIM 3203, 3204, 3207, 3211 in residence at the University of Connecticut. Education Abroad courses may not be used to meet this requirement.
Required Major Courses
In addition to the courses outlined in the Common Body of Knowledge and Capstone Requirements, Analytics and Information Management majors must take: OPIM 3203, 3204, 3207, and 3211; choose one three-credit additional OPIM 3000+ level course.
Optional Concentrations
Additionally, Analytics and Information Management majors may complete one concentration in Business Intelligence, Application Development, IT Security, or Supply Chain Management.
To complete a concentration in Business Intelligence, a student must receive a grade of “C” or better in two of followings courses: OPIM 3301, 3302, 5603, or 5604.
To complete a concentration in Application Development, a student must receive a grade of “C” or better in two of followings courses: OPIM 3401, 3402, or 3403.
To complete a concentration in IT Security, a student must receive a grade of “C” or better in the two followings courses: OPIM 3701 and 3702.
To complete a concentration in Supply Chain Management, a student must receive a grade of “C” or better in two of followings courses: OPIM 3601, 3602, 5111, 5112, or 5113.
No Analytics and Information Management major may count more than 27 OPIM credits, with the exception that Honors students may take up to 30 OPIM credits in the major.
Internships in Analytics and Information Management
Many students who major in Analytics and Information Management take part in an internship, usually during the summer following their junior year. During the internship, the students work in various organizations and learn to develop information systems that aid business processes and work with various technologies. This experience provides them with real world knowledge of applications of information systems in business settings, and contributes to their development and growth in their chosen field. The credits from the field study internship (OPIM 4881) may be used to fulfill the one three-credit additional OPIM 3000+ level course requirement.