Academic Bridge - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Information Systems - Applications

Program Description

Academic Bridge Program will provide you with extra academic support for one semester prior to gaining full admission to Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). During the Bridge semester, you will be enrolled in courses designed specifically for "bridging the gap" to a continued and successful college career. Bridge courses consist of a University Success course, as well as a Math and/or English course. Throughout the semester, faculty and staff on our Bridge team will assist you by teaching you skills needed for success in college. The Bridge Program connects you with campus resources so that you can thrive at AUM.

AUM’s College of Business is the only school in the Montgomery area to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for both its undergraduate and graduate business program. The AUM College of Business prepares diverse, ethical business leaders through an engaged educational experience paired with collaborative research and service.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration has the following areas:

• Accounting
  
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing

The specialization in Information Systems (IS) is designed to prepare students to be business-oriented, technically proficient IS professionals who can perform and eventually lead systems analysis, systems development, and technology management activities using state-of-the-art web-based and traditional software tools and design methodologies.

Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to analyze and understand business problems and apply information technology to help solve these problems. Students will learn how to analyze client needs, define systems to meet these needs, develop applications, manage operations and act as technical intermediaries between management and other technical staff. Courses require extensive hands-on projects, teamwork and use of high-end technology in labs.