Online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems & Analytics
Explore programming, database management, and information systems concepts used to support data-driven organizations.
Develop analytical skills for interpreting complex datasets and supporting strategic decision-making.
Apply data visualization and business intelligence tools to communicate insights and improve organizational performance.
Offered through the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems in the E. J. Ourso College of Business
Accredited,
Respected
Accreditation
The online ISA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
May 11, 2026
Classes begin
May 25, 2026
I have no college credits
First Time Freshman
- 3.0 Core GPA on the 19 units of college-preparatory high school courses as outlined in the LSU Core
- LSU is a test-optional institution which means applicants will have the choice to select if they wish to have their ACT or SAT scores considered for admission. Click here to learn more!
I have some college credits
Transfer Student General Admission Requirements
- 30* or more transferable (academic, non-remedial) credit hours from a regionally-accredited college or university
- 2.5 academic GPA on all transferable college work attempted
- A grade of “C” or better in a college-level English course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken
- A grade of “C” or better in a college-level Math course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken
*Students who will not have 30 transferable credit hours by the time they plan to enroll at LSU can still be considered for admission if they meet all remaining transfer requirements.
To see about transfer credits please check out the TIGER TRANSFER TABLES.
Re-Entry Student Admission Requirements
Students interested in applying for re-entry to LSU must have a 2.0 GPA on all LSU coursework and must meet the requirements for their prospective senior college. Students who have attempted 30 or more hours at another institution must also have a 2.5 cumulative GPA on all college work attempted. For your senior college specific requirements please check out the Re-Entry Student Requirements per College.
If you feel like you do not meet any of the above qualifications please reach out to your Enrollment Coach team member as there are different evaluation pathways for non-traditional students to take.
Undergraduate students who are reviewed and admitted by meeting LSU A&M general admissions requirements but do not meet the admittance requirements to a senior college have two admissions options:
Option 1
Students can start with The University College Center for Freshman Year (UCFY). This academic unit is designed for new freshmen and some transfer and re-entry students. Their mission is to prepare incoming students for success at LSU and to help define their academic and career goals. Students typically exit the UCFY at the conclusion of the freshman year and enter one of the degree-granting senior colleges at LSU.
Option 2
Students can start with The Center for Advising and Counseling (UCAC). This administrative unit serves as the academic home for students who have attempted 30-plus hours of college credit and who do not yet meet the admission requirements for one of the University’s degree-granting senior colleges.
For a list of specific senior college requirements please visit the LSU A&M Undergraduate Admission page.
Tuition
LSU's online programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $445
- Cost per credit hour
- $13,350
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $53,400
- Total cost with fees
The final cost of this program is determined after all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSU degree.
LSU Online also offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including financial aid and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
*For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Credit for Prior Learning
BS ISA majors can earn credit through PLA and through an internship as follows:
- PLA: Students who pass the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam can earn 3.0 PLA credit hours for ISDS 3130 Cloud Computing for Business I, an ISDS elective. (This elective is for non ISDS majors. It does not count towards degree requirements for ISDS majors)
- PLA: Students who pass the AWS Solution Architects certification exam can earn 3.0 PLA credit hours for ISDS 4130 Cloud Computing for Business II, an ISDS elective.
- PLA: Students who pass the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA-ISACA) exam can earn 3.0 substitute credit hours for ISDS 4244 Information Systems Audit, an ISDS elective.
- PLA: Students who pass the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP-ISC2) exam can earn 6.0 substitute credit hours for ISDS 4070 Special Topics, an ISDS elective. (note: In general, students can earn a maximum of 6.0 credits under the ISDS 4070 rubric.)
- Internship: Students working in a professional IT role in an IT organization, may be able to earn up to 3.0 credit hours of ISDS 3075, an ISDS elective.
- BS ISDS students may earn up to 9.0 credit hours of ISDS Elective Credit.
Financial Aid Available
LSU offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More
Academics
The program teaches analysis, design, and implementation of systems to support an organization’s operations and management functions.
What Will I Learn?
Learn how to strategically and effectively develop and use IT resources.
The BS ISA is a 120-hour, STEM-designated program. The program teaches analysis, design, and implementation of systems to support an organization’s operations and management functions. Students prepare for careers in corporate settings, small and medium-sized enterprises, or entrepreneurial ventures across all industries. Areas of study covered in the program include:
- Business Statistics
- Programming
- Analytics
- IT Management
- Cloud Computing
- Digital Consulting
- Predictive Modeling
- Data Warehousing
- Cyber Risk
- Data Mining
- Supply Chain Management
Courses
The online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Analytics requires completion of 120 credit hours distributed as follows:
| General Education Requirements (39 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ENGL 1001 English Composition |
3 |
ENGL 2000 English Composition |
3 |
MATH 1021 College Algebra |
3 |
MATH 1431 Calculus with Business and Economic Applications |
3 |
General Education Fine Arts |
3 |
General Education Humanities |
9 |
General Education Natural Sciences |
9 |
ECON 2000 Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
ECON 2010 Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
| Business Core Requirements (42 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ACCT 2001 Introductory Financial Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 2101 Introductory Managerial Accounting |
3 |
BLAW 3201 Business Law |
3 |
ISDS 1102 Introduction to Management Information Systems for Business Majors |
3 |
ISDS 2000 Business Statistics and Analytics I |
3 |
ISDS 2001 Business Statistics and Analytics II |
3 |
FIN 3716 Principles of Finance | Credit Hours: 3 |
3 |
ECON 2035 Money, Banking and Macroeconomic Activity |
3 |
ISDS 3115 Introduction to Operations Management |
3 |
MGT 3200 Principles of Management |
3 |
MGT 3830 Strategic Management |
3 |
MKT 3401 Principles of Marketing |
3 |
Oral & Written Communication Requirement 1 |
3 |
Oral & Written Communication Requirement 2 |
3 |
| ISDS Core Requirements (18 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ISDS 3100 Foundations of Information Systems |
3 |
ISDS 3107 Design of Information Systems Solutions |
3 |
ISDS 3110 Data and Information Managements |
3 |
ISDS 4113 Management of Information Systems Projects |
3 |
ISDS 4120 Enterprise Architecture |
3 |
ISDS 4125 Analysis and Design of Information Systems |
3 |
| Additional Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Business and ISDS Elective Requirements (3000-4000 Level) |
15 |
Free Elective Requirements |
6 |
Equipment Requirements
The laptop requirements below are set forth so that students may not have any issue loading data or software to their machine.
- Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise, or Education (Education is available through OnTheHub)
- 4 Core, X64, 64 Bit processor
- 16 GB RAM (16 recommended)
- 500GB Hard drive
- ATA 100/7,200 RPM hard drive is preferred but a 5,400 will work
- A graphics card supporting higher resolution than 1024×768 (32-bit). (1 GB dedicated, non-shared, memory card is recommended.)
By becoming familiar with the types of technologies taught in this program, students are given a head start in their field post-graduation. Apple Systems are not recommended as all software utilized in this curriculum requires the Windows operating system. However, if you do decide to utilize an Apple computer you must have Windows (10 or higher) running prior to starting courses. This can be done through a partitioned hard drive or other means of split operating systems.
Careers
LSU online ISA students go on to have lucrative careers in various tech-related professions like IT consulting, IT outsourcing, business architect, business analyst, business intelligence, database administration, information systems integrator, and data science.
The median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $105,990 in May 2024. (Source: BLS)
Career Opportunities
- Systems Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Internal Auditor
- IT Auditor
- Database Administrator
- Business Process Analyst
- Information Technologist
- Network Systems Manager
- Tech Entrepreneur
Employers that have hired ISA graduates include:
- CenturyLink
- Cognizant
- Deloitte
- Disney
- Dow
- Exxon
- General Motors
- IBM
- SAS
