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Information Systems-BSBA

BS in Business Admin.
Old Dominion University

Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

The Information Systems and Technology program offers a unique combination of business knowledge and technical skills that prepares undergraduate students for success in the highly competitive and increasingly technical business world of the twenty-first century. The major emphasizes the development of business analysis and system implementation skills, which can provide a basis for job entry, career development and flexibility amid the rapid changes in information technology. There are four tracks available, Network Engineering, E-Business and E-Commerce, Database Administration and Applications Development.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Old Dominion University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Grade of C or better is required for admission into the BSBA program in ACCT 201, ECON 202S, Math 162M, ENGL 110C and BUSN 110. Introduction to Business (BUSN 110) can be considered met with a completed Associates in Business Administration from VCCS. Pre-calculus (Math 126M) and Calculus (Math 200) required for all majors within the Strome College of Business.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Old Dominion University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
New River Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of the University Core general education component of the ODU undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major.

With an Associates of Science in Business Administration, students who enter into the BSBA Management program start with their junior level course work, pending that the lower level business courses included in the associates degree are completed with a grade of C or better. Additionally, courses required for admission into the BSBA Management program can be completed as part of the Associate in Business Administration as they are requirements to complete the associates. This helps students meet eligibility for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Old Dominion University. For students completing an Associates of Science degree from VCCS, students may enter as a junior with general education requirements met as indicated in the pathway map.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School With a completed transferrable Associate Degree from VCCS, students may enter ODU as a junior with lower division education requirements considered met as indicated in the pathway map. Even if the Associate Degree was completed concurrently while completing their high school requirements.
Credit for Prior Learning The Office of Prior Learning exists to aid ODU students in translating their professional work knowledge into academic credit. Through the use of various mechanisms, we are able to offer students the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed and applied for academic credit. This path may save the students both time and money as they work toward their degree. If you have military experience, please use our course by course equivalency tool to see how your experiences will transfer.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Old Dominion University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
1627
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? With transfer pathways to all majors with transferable associate degrees, plus 200+ guided pathways specific for applied associate degrees, Old Dominion University is the most transfer-friendly university in Virginia.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Guaranteed Admission (GAA)
Submit a Letter of Intent to Transfer
Apply to ODU after completing 15 credit hours at a VCCS institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Apply to ODU for the term following the expected completion term of your associate degree.
Follow application processes and deadline dates for special programs, i.e. nursing.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, Major in Management Information SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
Bridgewater CollegeBusiness Administration Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Finance (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Management (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Marketing (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Information TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Engineering-Computer Sciences MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeInformation Systems Technology, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeInformation Technology, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeParalegal Studies, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Information Technology DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Database Specialist)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Programming and Mobile Applications Development)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in IST Degree Database and Program Developer SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Engineering Degree Computer Science MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Computer Science MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Computer Information Systems MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Information TechnologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityInformation Technology, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearHybrid, In-Person, Online
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Information Technology BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Marymount University Information Technology (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeData Science & Analytics Major - BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science in Information TechnologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeComputer Science (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Computer ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in CybersecurityBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Information Science and SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Data-Centric ComputingBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Secure ComputingBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Computer Science, Major in Computer ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Information Technology DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-3021.00Computer and Information Systems ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.Management Occupations
15-1243.01Data Warehousing SpecialistsDesign, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1243.00Database ArchitectsDesign strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1251.00Computer ProgrammersCreate, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1021.00Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2051.01Business Intelligence AnalystsProduce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.02Clinical Data ManagersApply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1241.00Computer Network ArchitectsDesign and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1211.00Computer Systems AnalystsAnalyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1221.00Computer and Information Research ScientistsConduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.00Data ScientistsDevelop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1211.01Health Informatics SpecialistsApply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1212.00Information Security AnalystsPlan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1252.00Software DevelopersResearch, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1253.00Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersDevelop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1241.01Telecommunications Engineering SpecialistsDesign or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Old Dominion University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $444 Per Credit $53,280 $0 $53,280 Courses delivered to students via technology outside of Virginia or the United States
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Additional Fees
    • $18 general service fee/semester; $4 ID Card fee/semester; $30/credit hr technology delivered course fee charged for technology delivered courses taken outside of Virginia; Lab and program fees between $10 and 1,500.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.