Are you ready to turn data into decisions — and help businesses work smarter?

Major in Information Systems & Analytics

What is Information Systems & Analytics?

A major in information systems and analytics combines technology, business, and people to drive smarter decisions and stronger outcomes. You’ll explore everything from business intelligence, data mining, and predictive modeling to supply chain systems and AI — learning how digital tools support real business goals. Whether you’re passionate about problem-solving or curious about how data shapes the world, a major in information systems and analytics prepares you for in-demand roles such as information technology management, cyber risk, digital services, consulting, and more. LSU offers concentrations in Analytics, Cyber Risk, and Digital Services and Consulting

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Program Highlights
Salary-Boosting Studies Earn high-demand certifications like SAFe® Scrum Master and Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions architect or cloud practitioner — immediately boosting your skills and starting salary.
Elite Accreditation E. J. Ourso College of Business ranks in the top 5% of business schools worldwide with the gold-standard Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) accreditation.
Ongoing Guidance We’ve got you. The Office of Business Student Success helps business majors navigate academic and professional development — from internships and leadership opportunities to career prep.
Premier Audit Training Home to the world's premier internal audit program, the Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management gives business majors an edge with enterprise-scale skills in compliance, auditing, and risk management.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Analytics
Business Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Cyber Risk
Database Administration
Digital Services & Consulting
IT Management
Predictive Modeling
Systems Integration

Workplace Settings

Consulting Firms
Educational Institutions
Energy Companies
Financial Institutions
Healthcare Industry
Manufacturers
Public Sector & Nonprofit Employers
Technology & Telecommunications Companies

$65,000
Average alumni Information Systems & Analytics salary 5 years after graduation

What Information Systems & Analytics Looks like

Wesley Powell - Ourso 8

What I Love About My Major

Kennedy Payne, ISDS

Alberto Ontiveros: Securing Success

Building Skills
Analytical Thinking Drive success through data-driven insights that support smart business decisions
Cyber Risk Defense Identify and stop digital threats to an organization's assets.
Data Mining and AI Explore AI, machine learning, and data tools that predict patterns and solve problems.
IT Management & Strategy Learn how to strategize, manage, and align technology to shape today’s IT landscape.
Advance your Career
Post-graduate education
LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.
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Related Majors

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