Empowering Leaders to Drive Digital Innovation, Insight, and Security in a Connected World
Our programs prepare students to become business and technology professionals who drive change across industries by developing systems, leveraging data, advancing cybersecurity, and utilizing strategy to drive transformative innovation.
Information Systems: The Lifeblood of Business
Prepare for a career at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. Whether you are drawn to systems development, cybersecurity, or data analytics, the Department of Information Systems offers business-focused degrees and participates in interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs that combine hands-on experience with industry-relevant training. These flexible degrees are designed to equip students with the technical knowledge, strategic insight, and leadership skills needed for several IS career pathways. Notably, salaries for IS graduates are significantly higher than those of typical business majors for Bachelor’s and most Master's degrees (according to the Information Systems Job Index 2024).
Information Systems Programs
Learn how to bridge the gap between business and technology. Our information systems programs prepare students to design, manage, and improve information systems to solve organizational challenges.
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Cybersecurity Programs
Our undergraduate, graduate, and certificate cybersecurity programs allow students to gain the knowledge and skills to protect critical systems, mitigate cyber threats, and drive digital security strategies in both public and private sectors.
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Data Analytics
Master economic modeling and data analytics to inform strategic decision-making in industries such as finance, policy, health, and tech.
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Undergraduate Minors
The Information Systems minor builds skills in data, systems, and technology for managing and securing business information.
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The UNLV Difference
“In the Department of Information Systems, we connect academic foundations with real-world application. Through hands-on projects, current technologies, and industry collaboration, we prepare students in IS, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity to be confident, workforce-ready professionals and future leaders.”Greg Moody, Ph.D., Professor and Director of the MS in Cybersecurity Program
