Program Introduction

The Information Systems & Big Data Management program at EU’s School of Information & Computer Science aims to cultivate data-driven decision-makers and technical system architects through a blend of database management, big data analytics, and enterprise system design. Emphasizing data governance, system integration, and business intelligence, the curriculum equips students with foundational information systems skills and cross-industry practical capabilities. Practical platforms such as industry partnerships, real-project development, and global case analysis further empower students to become professionals with both technical expertise and strategic vision. Explore Our Programs 1. Undergraduate Program (BISBDM) Duration: 4-year full-time Core Courses: Database Design & SQL Programming Big Data Technology Architecture (Hadoop/Spark) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (Tableau/Power BI) Information Security & Compliance Management Features: Practice-Oriented: Optimize supply chain management systems through “Enterprise Systems Practicum Projects” with AWS and SAP. Tech Integration: Mandatory big data courses using Python and R for data cleaning and modeling. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Jointly develop intelligent decision support systems with the School of Business and Engineering. 2. Master’s Programs MBA (Information Systems & Big Data Management Concentration) Duration: 1-2 years (full-time/part-time) Tracks: Big Data Strategic Planning, Enterprise Systems Digital Transformation, Data Governance & Compliance, Business Intelligence Analytics Highlights: Global Case Competitions: Jointly organized with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Texas at Austin. Industry Mentorship: Pairing with executives from Microsoft, Oracle, and other top firms. MS in Information Systems & Big Data Management (STEM) Duration: 12 months Skills: Data warehouse design, real-time stream processing, data privacy protection, system performance optimization Partners: IBM, Oracle, Chevron, offering practical projects and AWS/GCP certification support. 3. Doctoral Program (Ph.D. in Information Systems & Big Data Management) Duration: 4-6 years Research Areas: Big data governance frameworks, AI-driven decision systems, blockchain applications in data management, enterprise system resilience Strengths: Cutting-Edge Research: Collaborating with MIT and UC San Diego on interdisciplinary projects focused on federated learning and data sovereignty. Academic Resources: Hosting “Future of Information Systems & Big Data” seminars with MIS Quarterly editors and industry leaders. Spotlight on Centers 1. Big Data Analytics & Applications Center (BDAAC) Mission: Advance practical big data applications to solve enterprise-level data management and analysis challenges. Achievements: Partnering with Netflix to launch a “User Behavior Prediction Model” that improves content recommendation accuracy by 25%. Publishing the Enterprise Big Data Maturity Assessment Report, referenced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 2. Information Security & Privacy Lab (ISPL) Focus: Data encryption, blockchain traceability systems, GDPR compliance framework design. Activities: Developing a “Healthcare Data Privacy Protection Platform” with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Hosting the Global Data Security Challenge with experts from Cisco and Palantir. 3. Enterprise Systems Integration Center (ESIC) Key Initiatives: ERP System Optimization: Student teams design customized ERP modules for manufacturing firms, winning the SAP Innovation Award. Cloud Migration Practicum: Collaborating with AWS to help traditional enterprises migrate to the cloud, reducing IT costs by 30%. Additional Features Data Competition Support: Funding and mentorship for students participating in Kaggle competitions and ACM Data Challenges. Dual Degrees: Collaborations with the School of Business and School of Law for “Big Data Management + Business Analytics” and “Information Systems + Law” programs. Internship Guarantee: 100% of undergraduate students secure at least one industry internship, with partners in tech and business hubs like Silicon Valley, New York, and Dallas. Join EU’s School of Information & Computer Science and lead the future of information systems and big data management!