Business Information Systems & Security Management

Business Information Systems & Security Management

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Why BISSM?

In today’s digital world, businesses rely on cutting-edge technology to thrive—and that’s where Business Information Systems and Security Management come in!

This exciting field combines the power of business and technology to ensure that organizations operate efficiently and securely. Our BISSM students learn how to design, implement, and manage information systems that drive business success while safeguarding against cyber threats.

At UMaine, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in various industries, from analyzing data to developing strategies for protecting sensitive information. Whether you’re interested in cybersecurity, data analytics, or IT management, our program will prepare you for a rewarding career at the forefront of innovation.

Fast Facts

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
  • Hours Required:
    MBS Core, 37
    Major, 15
    To graduate, 120
  • Popular Pairings: Management, Marketing, Computer Science

MBS Undergrads

BISSM Students

% Double Major

Potential Careers

  • Information Security Analyst
  • IT Auditor
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Systems Analyst
  • Cloud Security Architect
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Incident Response Manager
  • Chief Information Security Officer

Curriculum Requirements

All business students must complete 12 Core Courses and 3 Professional Skills Courses:

  • Introduction to Business (MGT 101)
  • Excel Fundamentals for Business Analytics (BUA 105, 1-credit)
  • Principles of Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
  • Principles of Managerial Accounting (ACC 202)
  • The Legal Environment of Business (MGT 220)
  • Digital Business Transformation (BIS 235)
  • Principles of Marketing (MKT 270)
  • Principles of Management and Organization (MGT 325)
  • Production/Operations Management (MGT 337)
  • Introduction to International Business (MGT 343)
  • Business Finance (FIN 350)
  • Strategic Management (MGT 449)
  • Professional Skills Courses (3, 1-credit courses)

Students must earn a C- or better in all core business classes and may repeat any class only once in order to maintain academic good standing.

Complete 4 Required Courses:

  • Database Management and Security (BIS 267)
  • Information Security Management (BIS 363)
  • Business Process Configuration (BIS 364)
  • Information Systems, Strategy, and Security Management (BIS 468)
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Complete One BISSM Elective:

  • Business Analytics for Security Management (BIS 345)
  • Topics in Business Information Systems and Security Management (BIS 490)
  • Introduction to Problem-Solving using Computer Programming (COS 125)
  • Security Risk Management (ISS 220 at UMA)
  • Security Policy and Governance (ISS 240 at UMA)
  • Cyber Law (ISS 334 at UMA)
  • Programming Fundamentals (CIS 110 at UMA)
  • Cyber Law Policies and Ethics (ITT 451 at USM)
  • Python Programming (COS 184 at USM)
  • Change Management (BUS 240 at UMPI)

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