Information systems (IS) deals with the use of computer and telecommunications technology in businesses and organizations, particularly the problems of analyzing, designing, and managing information and decision systems. The resources used in information system functions include personnel, computing hardware, software packages, programming languages, data files and data management systems, and communication processes. Students acquire a broad background in traditional business areas and a technical background that will enable them to act as a liaison between user groups and systems groups or to specialize in systems design, database administration, or management of computer facilities.

The operations management area refers to the functional area of management that is concerned with the production of goods and services in organizations. Courses in operations management examine the impact of technological developments, global competition, and consumer sophistication on manufacturing and service facilities. Topics include inventory and supply chain management, logistics, manufacturing strategy, and project management. Students focusing on this area are prepared for staff or line positions with manufacturing organizations, work in areas relating to inventory or scheduling, and positions with service or consulting organizations.

The quantitative methods area is concerned with the theory and application of mathematical and statistical tools in the modeling and analysis of business problems. The curriculum includes courses in decision analysis, simulation, mathematical programming (linear, nonlinear, networks, and dynamic programming), statistical forecasting models, statistical decision support modeling and data analysis.