The Information Systems - Web Application Development (B.S.) at Illinois State University is designed for aspiring professionals who want to master the creation of dynamic and functional web applications that power the modern internet. You will delve into the core principles of how organizations leverage information systems to make critical decisions and enhance their offerings. This undergraduate degree equips you with the essential skills to integrate hardware and software, focusing specifically on the design, development, and deployment of web applications that solve real-world problems and drive user engagement across diverse platforms.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Science program is structured over four years, providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes client-side and server-side scripting, web interface design, and the use of web frameworks to accelerate development. You will gain hands-on experience with mobile application development, web database processing, and rigorous software testing and evaluation techniques. Through a sequence of IT and business major electives, and a capstone project (IT 398), you will graduate prepared for a variety of roles in the technology sector, including web developer, software engineer, or systems analyst.