Information Science and Technology Core

Your classes will include a core set of courses that will provide you with understanding of programming concepts, tools for project control, database management, data science, computer architecture, data networks, information systems design, technology management, and e-commerce.

Common Core

You will join your business and management systems classmates in a common core set of classes. These classes reflect the theme of integration of business and technology, and represent information technology, management, quantitative, and communication skills.

Information Science and Technology Electives

To prepare yourself for a beginning career, you will take at least fifteen credit hours of IST electives. You are encouraged to designate areas of concentration by pursuing one a dozen minors offered by our department in many popular, high-demand areas.

Experiential Learning

You will be required to engage in an experiential learning activity. These activities are designed to require you to go beyond mastering basic skills and knowledge in the practical application of that material, and allow you to learn in environments that align with your aptitudes.

NOTE: Current students should consult their degree audit report (found online at mydegree.mst.edu) to view their specific degree requirements. Degree requirements change over time. Students are normally held to the requirements in effect when they began their college studies.

If you are a transfer student or have interrupted your studies for more than two consecutive semesters, special rules may apply to your situation.

Information Science and Technology Curriculum - Effective Fall 2025

General Education (31 credit hours)

• College Orientation (1 credit hour)
  • BUS 1810 Introduction to College Success (1 hr)
• Natural Systems (10 credit hours)
  • PSYCH 1101 General Psychology ³ (3 hrs)
  • Science Elective^1,3 (6 hrs) (Must be from two disciplines)
  • Science Lab³
• Human Institutions (12 credit hours)
  • Fine Art, Social Science, and Humanities Elective² (3 hrs)
  • ECON 1100 Principles of Microeconomics³ (3 hrs)
  • ECON 1200 Principles of Macroeconomics³ (3 hrs)
  • POL SCI 1200 American Government³ (3 hrs)
• Communication Skills (12 hours)
  • SP&M S 1185 Principles of Speech³ (3 hrs)
  • ENGLISH 1120 Exposition and Argumentation³ (3 hrs)
  • IS&T 4654 Introduction to Web Design and Digital Media Studies (3 hrs)
  • ENGLISH 2560 or TECH COM 2560 Technical Marketing Communication³ (3 hrs)

Common Core (27 credit hours)

• Information Technology (12 credit hours)
  • IS&T 1750 Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 hrs)
  • IS&T 1551 Implementing Information Systems: User Perspective (3 hrs)
  • IS&T 1552 Implementing Information Systems: Data Perspective (3 hrs)
  • ERP 2110 Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning (3 hrs)
• Management (12 credit hours)
  • BUS 1110 Introduction to Management and Entrepreneurship (3 hrs)
  • BUS 1210 Financial Accounting (3 hrs)
  • FINANCE 2150 Corporate Finance I (3 hrs)
  • MKT 3110 Marketing (3 hrs)
• Entrepreneurship
  • BUS 5980 Business Models for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 hrs)

IS&T Core (24 credit hours)

• IS&T 3423 Database Management (3 hrs)
• IS&T 3333 Data Networks and Information Security (3 hrs)
• IS&T 3343 Systems Analysis (3 hrs)
• IS&T 3420 Introduction to Data Science and Management (3 hrs)
• IS&T 4444 Introduction to Data Warehouses (3 hrs)
• IS&T 5420 Business Analytics and Data Science (3 hrs)
• IS&T 5520 Data Science and Machine Learning with Python (3 hrs)
• IS&T 5725 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Analytics (3 hrs)

IS&T Electives (15 credit hours)

Select any five courses (at 3000-level or above) from information science and technology or enterprise resource planning. Click on the subject to see a complete list of courses under that subject area.

Any of BUS 5730, BUS 5910, COMP SCI 4700, COMP SCI 5601 will also count toward this requirement.

Some courses listed in the catalog are not regularly offered. Contact the department for up-to-date information on present course offerings.

Quantitative Skills (8 credit hours)

• MATH 1210 Calculus I-A³ (5 hrs)
• STAT 1115 Statistics for the Social Sciences or STAT 3111 Statistical Tools for Decision Making (3 hrs)

Free Electives (11 credit hours)

Total Credit Hours: 120

A grade of 'C' or better is required in all of the following: BUS 1110, BUS 1210, BUS 1810, BUS 5980, ECON 1100, ECON 1200, ERP 2110, FINANCE 2150, IS&T 1551, IS&T 1552, IS&T 1750, IS&T 3131, IS&T 3333, IS&T 3343, IS&T 3420, IS&T 4444, IS&T 4654, IS&T 5420, IS&T 5520, IS&T 5725, MKT 3110, and all IST Electives (can include BUS 5730, BUS 5910, COMP SCI 4700, COMP SCI 5601 or any IS&T or ERP designated course at the 3000-level or above).

1. Any course in two of the following areas: biology, chemistry, geology, or physics. Must fulfill the Missouri S&T general education requirements applicable to the student's catalog year.
2. Any course in the following areas not used for other degree requirements: art, history, music, or theater. Must fulfill the Missouri S&T general education requirements applicable to the student's catalog year.
3. General Education discipline required course. These fulfill the Missouri S&T general education requirements applicable to the student's catalog year.

Click here to browse this degree program in the official university course catalog

Even if you have already chosen a major, you might want to consider one of our department's minors. Our minors continue to be among the most popular on campus, and provide you with valuable business and information technology expertise coming out of college.

As a graduate of the information science and technology program, you’ll have a strong technical and analytical background as well as understanding of the expanding role of technology in business. There are many career opportunities and students benefit greatly in terms of their education and the advantage they have seeking full-time employment once they graduate.

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You can earn your master's degree in as little as one additional year after completing your bachelor's degree. Our graduate track pathway and 4+1 programs allow you to complete some of your graduate coursework during your last year of undergraduate studies. This saves you time and money when compared to the traditional course schedule.

Learn more

• Information Science and Technology B.S. Four-Year Sample Schedule - mobile
• Information Science and Technology B.S. Four-year Sample Schedule - pdf
• Information Science and Technology B.S. Fact Sheet - mobile
• Information Science and Technology B.S. Fact Sheet - pdf

Undergraduate Admission to Missouri S&T requirements (Freshmen & External Transfers)

• Freshmen Applicants
  
  • 17 high school units (4 English, 4 math, 3 science, 3 social studies, 1 fine arts, 2 foreign language)
  • ACT/SAT optional
  • Application and transcripts deadlines: July 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), May 1 (summer)
• Transfer Applicants
  
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA required if transferring more than 24 college credits
  • If transferring less than 24 credits, a high school transcript and ACT/SAT also needed (unless test optional)
  • Must be in good standing with last institution where credit was earned

Change of Major into IST (Current Missouri S&T Students)

• Advising requirement
  
  • Must consult with your advisor to discuss impacts on graduation timeline and course planning
• Change of Major form
  
  • Obtain, complete, and submit the official form to the BIT office located in 101 Fulton Hall
• GPA and Credit-hour expectations
  
  • A cumulative 2.5 GPA. Including any GPA adjustments from the grade replacement policy
  • Good academic standing
  • Sufficient progress toward degree
• BIT departmental approval is required, which typically implies maintaining good academic status and having completed prerequisites

Students not meeting the above standards may request special consideration for unusual circumstances by including the change of major form a written statement describing why special consideration is warranted. 

To apply for admission to Missouri S&T, choose the selection below that best describes your application status.

• First-time freshmen

• Transfer students

• Dual-enrollment

• International students

• Military-affiliated students

• Other options

Contact the office of admissions for more information:

Email: admissions@mst.edu
Toll-free Phone: 800-522-0938
Local Phone: 573-341-4165