Lakehead University’s Faculty of Business Administration has one of the finest undergraduate business programs in Canada, producing exceptional business leaders through innovative programming that includes mentorship, consulting opportunities, and participation in national and international business competitions.
All students gain a comprehensive understanding of core business disciplines early in the program before digging deeper into fields of study that offer a range of advanced courses.
Our Faculty of Business Administration has joined the ranks of elite business schools by earning our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) certification. Fewer than 5% of business programs worldwide have been accredited with the AACSB certification. This globally-recognized hallmark of excellence guarantees you will experience a challenging and relevant curriculum delivered by the most highly-qualified faculty.
Business Analytics and Information Systems
In today's world, information systems and operations management are critical to every organization's success. The Business Analytics and Information Systems courses provide students with quantitative analytical techniques, application of state-of-art technology, and strong business foundations. Students will develop an understanding of the role of information technology and operations in organizations and throughout supply chains, and will learn how they can jointly affect the performance of organizations. Students will also acquire skills to integrate information technology with various business processes, and to manage product and service in the supply chain.
Information Systems is concerned with the use of emerging information technologies in business organizations. Particular focus in on the analysis, design and use of computer-based technologies in support of day-to-day operations. You will acquire an in-depth understanding of the business applications of information systems in a world increasingly dominated by e-commerce.
Career Opportunities
A wide range of possible careers that combine business and technological know-how are available to Information Systems majors. While the primary goal of the Information Systems program is to prepare students for senior level positions like systems analyst and information systems manager, a variety of other opportunities exist, including database administrator, security analyst, PC support specialist programmer/analyst, programmer, system administrator, technical writer, web programmer and webmaster. These and other more broadly defined positions that make use of the business/technology mix lead to careers in small and large businesses, consulting firms, government agencies, and other public institutions.
Co-operative Education option available for this course