Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems and Technologies

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Bridge business and technology—building the systems and data that organizations run on—with a STEM degree in information systems and technologies.

At a Glance

STEM-Designated Degree

Qualifies international students for extended U.S. work authorization through Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Application Deadlines

Early Decision/Early Action I: Nov. 1 

Early Decision/Early Action II: Jan. 5 

Regular Decision: Feb. 1 

Proven Career Success

Average Starting Salary: $66,901 (Bachelor’s degree graduates)* 

Notable Employers: Fifth Third Bank, Textron, Hanover Insurance Group, UKG, Epic Systems**
*WPI First Destination Survey, Classes of 2020–2024

**WPI First Destination Survey data (2021–25)

AACSB Accredited

Program meets the highest international business education standards

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Customize Your Path

Your WPI degree is yours to shape. Complement your major with a minor, or choose electives that interest you. Take your education even further by continuing into one of WPI’s graduate programs to deepen your expertise.

Potential Minors

Business | Data Science | Mathematics | Entrepreneurship

 

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Undecided? No problem. Apply now and explore before committing to a specific path. 

13:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio 

270+

Student Clubs and Organizations

92%

Of First-Year Students Return for Their Sophomore Year (2026)

WPI Difference

What You’ll Do as an Information Systems & Technologies Student at WPI

Our project-based degree in information systems and technologies prepares you for the technology, data, and business challenges of tomorrow.  

Through distinctive seven-week terms and intensive project work, you’ll:

Create

business applications using databases, web tools, machine learning, and AI

Lead

systems analysis and design projects that integrate technology into organizations

Translate

data and analytics into decisions managers can act on

BUILD

a professional portfolio of completed projects at one of our 50+ project centers worldwide

CUSTOMIZE

your expertise by choosing a mix of electives or a concentration to match your interests

Collaborate

with teams across disciplines to develop solutions for today’s complex challenges

Resources & Tech You’ll Tap Into

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User Experience & Decision-Making Lab

Use eye-tracking technology and behavioral analytics to study how people make decisions and design better business interfaces.
Learn more about the UXDM Lab
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High-Performance Computing Clusters

Process large-scale business datasets and train machine learning models on powerful parallel computing systems.
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Innovation Studio, Makerspace, and The i3 Lab

Prototype and launch technology ventures with product-development support and investor connections through The Business School’s innovation spaces.
Learn more about The Business School’s innovation spaces

Research Opportunities 

  • User experience and decision-making research
  • Business intelligence, data mining, and decision support
  • Digital health and health information technology
  • Industry-sponsored analytics and modeling projects
  • Machine learning and artificial intelligence for business
  • Systems analysis, design, and technology integration

Project-Based Learning Experiences

Apply information systems and technologies theory and practice from day one. Build a professional portfolio with work that matters.

At WPI, learn in an immersive environment where classroom concepts transform into hands-on projects, thanks to our intensive, seven-week terms. Complete increasingly advanced projects for industry partners and community organizations, both local and global. Present your solutions directly to organizations that will implement what you create.  

Below, explore projects completed by information systems and technologies students at WPI.

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Global

📍London, England

Upgrading a London Museum’s Building Management System — Students improved a London museum’s building management system to keep its facilities running smoothly.

Global

📍Venice, Italy

Digitalizing the Industrial History of Venice — Students digitized Venice’s industrial history, turning fragile archival records into accessible digital data.

Local

📍Worcester, Mass.

Redesigning a Food Bank’s Inventory System — Students redesigned the inventory system of a regional food bank to fight food insecurity more efficiently.

Local

📍Worcester, Mass.

Cloud-Based Enterprise Resource Planning System for Gompei’s Goat Cheese — Students developed a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system for Gompei’s Goat Cheese, WPI’s student-run cheese business.

Industry

📍Boston, Mass.

Cyber Defense Center Analysis for State Street — Students analyzed phishing defenses at State Street, recommending automation that sharpens detection and response.

Industry

📍Worcester, Mass.

Return on Investment for Sonic Tools USA — Students built a return-on-investment tool showing Sonic Tools USA customers the payoff of each purchase.

Industry

📍Boston, Mass.

Geo-Spatial Customer Data Analysis for Fidelity — Students mapped Fidelity customer data into an interactive dashboard showing regional business performance.

Skills & Salary

Skills You’ll Gain

With a degree in information systems and technologies from The Business School at WPI, you’ll learn to bridge business strategy and technology by designing the systems, databases, and digital experiences that help organizations make smarter decisions.

Explore opportunities to build skills such as:

Systems Analysis & Design

 

Map how organizations work and design technology solutions that fix problems, using process modeling tools and structured methods through hands-on, project-based coursework.

Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate business needs into system specifications that developers can build and companies can actually use.

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

 

Transform raw company data into clear insights using SQL queries, data visualization dashboards, and tools like Tableau or Power BI to guide business decisions.

Build reports and analytics models that help leaders spot trends, measure performance, and make data-driven choices in real-world business settings.

Database & Application Development

 

Design and build relational databases with SQL while developing web and mobile applications using modern languages like Python, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS.

Apply user experience research and design methods to create digital tools that are intuitive, accessible, and genuinely useful for people.

Technical Leadership & Communication

 

Lead project teams using agile methods and IT project management practices, coordinating timelines, resources, and people to deliver working technology on schedule.

Present technical recommendations clearly to executives and nontechnical audiences, translating complex systems into plain language that drives smart business decisions.

→ Explore the full information systems and technologies BS curriculum in the academic catalog.

Student Voice

“I love that I am surrounded by all these wonderful engineers and scientists who always ensure that I am much more technically rounded and informed than any other business major at other business schools.”

Emerson Neher '28
Emerson Neher '28
BS in Information Systems and Technologies

Emerson developed a strong interdisciplinary background in business, technology, and cybersecurity, gaining experience through competitive internships and hands-on projects[...]

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#15

Best Career Placement

The Princeton Review (2026)
#18

For 40-Year Long-Term Return on Investment (ROI)

U.S. News & World Report (2025)
#22

Best Value College/Top Return on Investment 

PayScale.com (2024)
Career

Information Systems and Technologies Career & Salary Outlook

Career Path 

Industry Sector 

Entry Level (0–5 years) 

Mid-Level (5–10 years) 

Senior Level (10+ years) 
Business & Systems Analysis Tech Business Analyst
$68K		 Senior Systems Analyst
$98K		 Director of IT
$150K
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Tech Data Analyst
$70K		 Business Intelligence Analyst
$100K		 Director of Analytics
$150K
IT & Software Development Tech Software Developer
$75K		 Senior Developer
$112K		 Engineering Manager
$160K
UX & Product Management Tech UX Designer
$70K		 Product Manager
$110K		 Director of Product
$160K

Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 

Tuition & Costs
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Financing Your Future

College is a great investment in your future—and we’re here to help you plan for it. Explore WPI’s cost of attendance and learn how our Office of Financial Aid can guide you through options for funding your education. 

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Start Building Your Future Today

WPI’s simple formula helps students thrive: “Go to class. Do the work. Ask for help.” With our degree in information systems and technologies, you’ll gain the skills, experience, and connections to build the systems and data tools that organizations run on.

Continue Your Studies

Want to continue your studies? WPI’s graduate programs let you go deeper in information systems and technologies—full-time, part-time, or online.

MS in Information Technology
Master's in Financial Technology
Master's in Business Analytics

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