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Information Systems and Technology

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Choose a Computing Career Path in the Department of Information Systems and Technology (IST) at the University of South Alabama.

At the Department of Information Systems & Technology (IST), we help students turn their passion for computing into rewarding careers. Whether you’re drawn to business, healthcare, cybersecurity, or hands-on technical problem-solving, IST has a path for you.

Undergraduate Programs

  • Computer Information Systems (CIS): A versatile blend of IT and business. Prepare for careers as an application developer, data specialist, or IS professional, with electives in applied artificial intelligence, advanced data management, and health informatics. This program is available in both traditional and online formats.
  • Information Technology (IT): A hands-on program for students who want to build, secure, and manage systems. Choose a track in networking, web publishing, or digital forensics. Many students interested in cybersecurity begin here.
  • Health Informatics (HI): This program equips you to enhance patient care and healthcare efficiency through technology. Health Informatics professionals support providers, streamline organizations, and help patients take an active role in their care.  

Why Choose IST?

  • Career-ready: CIS and IT are ABET-accredited, and all majors gain practical experience through internships and senior capstone projects.
  • National Recognition: Our university is an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), with IT coursework mapped to cyber defense knowledge units.
  • Flexible Learning: With on-campus, online, and blended courses, IST fits the schedules of both traditional and working students.
  • Transfer Friendly: We honor the Alabama Transfers agreement, making it easy to apply up to two years of community college credit.

Graduate Opportunities
Already have a degree? It’s never too late to start a computing career. We offer master’s programs in Computer and Information Systems, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity—with pathways for students from other fields. For those seeking advanced research careers, IST and Computer Science jointly offer a Ph.D. in Computing.

Your Future Starts Here
At IST, you won’t just earn a degree—you’ll build a career. Join us and become part of a growing community shaping the future of technology, business, and healthcare.

Angela Clark
Senior Instructor and Chair
Department of Information Systems and Technology
University of South Alabama