BS in Business Intelligence and Information Systems
Equips students with analytical, technological, and strategic skills to transform data into actionable insights—covering analytics, database management, systems design, and digital transformation.
- Self-paced, online
- Live sessions (recorded)
- 120 credits
- 3 years
Program Description
This program equips students with the analytical, technological, and strategic skills needed to transform data into actionable insights. Blending business acumen with information systems expertise, students learn data analytics, database management, systems design, and digital transformation strategies. Graduates are prepared for roles in data analysis, business intelligence, IT management, and technology-driven decision-making. Applicants must have completed secondary education and have a command of the English Language. This program is ideal for applicants who are eager to learn about information technology, including a programming language (e.g. Python).
Program Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Analyze business data using statistical, computational, and visualization tools.
- Design, manage, and secure information systems that support organizational goals.
- Apply business intelligence techniques to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and their implications for business strategy.
- Communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders with clarity and precision.
- Apply ethical and responsible data practices aligned with global and Ubuntu-based values.
Program at a Glance
Credits
120
Length
3 years
Format
Online, self-paced
Fee
$65 / 3-credit course
Questions?
Contact the Registrar at [email protected] or visit us at 2737 N. 49th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA 68504.
Program Courses
BS in Business Intelligence and Information Systems requires a minimum of 120 credits, including 30 credits of general education. The curriculum is structured into four developmental phases: Discovery, Journey, Empowerment, and Mastery.
Together, these phases prepare graduates for leadership, innovation, and meaningful impact in their professions and communities.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have completed secondary education.
- Applicants must have a command of the English language.
- Ideal for applicants eager to learn information technology, including a programming language (e.g., Python).
Courses in This Program
- BICE 102 — Principles of Management (Required)
- BICE 103 — Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation (Required)
- BICE 104 — English Language (Required)
- BICE 105 — Global Issues (Required)
- BICE 106 — Entrepreneurial Marketing (Required)
- BICE 107 — Basic Mathematics (Required)
- BICE 201 — Financial Literacy (Required)
- BICE 202 — Global Entrepreneurial Environment (Required)
- BICE 203 — Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Required)
- BICE 204 — Theories of Entrepreneurship (Required)
- BICE 205 — Basic Statistics (Required)
- BICE 206 — Biographical Studies of Entrepreneurial Thinkers and Giants (Required)
- BICE 207 — Principles of Economics (Required)
- BICE 208 — Principles of Project Management (Required)
- BICE 301 — Business in a Changing World (Required)
- BICE 302 — Sustainable Leadership (Required)
- BICE 303 — Supply Chain Management (Required)
- BICE 304 — Global Sustainable Human Resource Management (Required)
- BICE 305 — Law and Ubuntu (Required)
- BICE 306 — Leading with Accounting and Finance (Required)
- BICE 308 — Accounting for Entrepreneurs (Required)
- BICE 309 — Bookkeeping for Professionals (Required)
- BICE 400 — Project-Based Experiential Course (Required)
- BICE 402 — International Business (Required)
- BICE 404 — Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development (Required)
- BICE 407 — Transformative Sustainable Business Strategies (Required)
- CENG 101 — Introduction to Computers (Required)
- CENG 302 — Data Ethics and Governance (Required)
- CENG 400 — Python for Data Analytics (Required)
- CENG 401 — Database Management (Required)
- CENG 403 — Data Science and Analytics (Required)
- CENG 404 — Artificial Intelligence (Required)
- CENG 406 — Introduction to Cybersecurity (Required)
- HUMA 204 — Critical Thinking (Required)
- HUMA 210 — Happiness (Required)
- HUMA 300 — Ubuntu Mind (Required)