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Auburn University at Montgomery (Shorelight)

Montgomery , Alabama ,United States

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Specialization in Information Systems

Your contribution to society might be applying what you already love in a new way. Take your passion for technology and all things computers, for example. You can put that passion to work by becoming skilled in the field of information technology, which, simply put, is where business and technology meet.

As an IS student at AUM, you will learn to analyze, design, develop, and maintain information systems to support business activities and day-to-day operations across the organization so that the business can achieve a competitive advantage in the market. The program will give you the skills you need to perform the functions of business information processing and management.

AUM students specializing in information systems know how to evaluate data and turn numbers into lucrative business strategies. Course work prepares you for certain industry certifications upon graduation. You’ll train in high-end technology labs and collaborate with teams of peers, professors, and professionals in the field. Our business faculty have many relationships in the Montgomery-area job market, so you’ll have the chance to pursue quality internship and career networking opportunities.

Many people with an IS degree enter the workforce fast, gain promotions, and reap optimum rewards within the first three years of their career. Employment for computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is committed to providing a work and educational environment free of Discrimination and Harassment. AUM is equally committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. The University does not discriminate or tolerate Discrimination or Harassment against individuals on the basis of sex, gender (sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), race, color, ethnic, religion, or national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status (collectively, “Protected Status”) in its employment, admissions, and/or education programs and activities.

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PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • Your official high school transcript (which should be mailed directly to AUM from your high school).
  • Your official ACT or SAT score report.
  • Requirements: Full Admissions- minimum 18 ACT or 940 SAT score and 2.3 GPA, if you are a Bridge student, a minimum 17 ACT or 900 SAT score and 2.3 GPA is required.

Proof of English proficiency (unless you are exempt). You can take the TOEFL IBT (minimum 61 points), the IELTS (minimum 5.5 points), PTE (minimum 44), Duolingo (minimum 100), or the TOEFL PBT (minimum 500 points). More information about English proficiency test requirements. Test score requirements and information available here.

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