Driving innovation in business and technology
Dakota State University’s College of Business & Information Systems combines hands-on learning with technology-driven education to prepare students for careers in business, information systems, data analytics, and health informatics. Whether leading organizations, managing technology projects, or transforming healthcare systems, students gain the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.
Your program options
Become the leader you know you can be. Challenge yourself to oversee the intricate details of the business world, and instill a sense of curiosity as you immerse yourself in hands-on projects and experiences. Discover how you can inspire the world.
Majors & degrees
Doctoral
Master
- Analytics and Applied Artificial Intelligence, MS
- Business Administration, MBA
- Data Privacy, MS
- Health Informatics and Information Management, MS
- Information Systems, MS
Bachelor
- Artificial Intelligence in Organizations, BS
- Business, BBA
- — Specializations
- —— Accounting
- —— Business Technology
- —— Cybersecurity Management
- —— Esports Management Specialization
- —— Finance
- —— Management
- —— Marketing
- Computer Information Systems, BS
- — Specializations
- —— Application Development
- —— Business Analytics
- —— Health Informatics
- —— Project Management
- Financial Technology, BS
- Professional Accountancy, BS
Associate
Minors & certificates
Minors
- Business Administration Minor
- Business Education Minor
- Computer Education Minor
- Computer Information Systems Minor
- Digital Accounting Minor
- Entrepreneurial Studies Minor
- Finance Technology Minor
- Health Informatics and Information Management Minor
- International Business Minor
- Management Minor
- Marketing Minor
- Marketing Education Minor
- Project Management Minor
- Web Development Minor
Graduate certificates
- Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
- Healthcare Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
- Information Technology Graduate Certificate
- Supply Chain Management Certificate
Certificates
- Data Analytics Certificate
- Digital Accounting Certificate
- Ethics in Technology Certificate
- Healthcare Coding Certificate
- Health Information Specialist Certificate
- Information Technology Management Certificate
- Management Certificate
- Project Management Certificate
- Technology Database Management Systems Certificate
- Web Application Development Certificate
Gateway certificates
Student opportunities
Clubs & organizations
Get involved beyond the classroom through student organizations that build skills, community, and professional connections. Opportunities like the Entrepreneurship Club, Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate (FBLA), and Delta Mu Delta, which support hands-on learning, collaboration, and growth in cybersecurity.
Scholarships
Beacom students have access to a wide range of scholarship opportunities, including cybersecurity-specific programs such as the CyberCorps Scholarship and the Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA). Explore available scholarships to help support your academic and career goals.
Research opportunities
Madison Cyber Labs (MadLabs®) is DSU's hub for cybersecurity and cyber operations research, providing secure lab environments for student and faculty innovation. Through partnerships with government, industry, nonprofits, and higher education institutions, MadLabs® creates opportunities for hands-on research, internships, and career pathways.
Business Programs Accredited by ACBSP
The following DSU business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Accredited Health Informatics Program
DSU’s Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Meet the faculty & staff
Our team at The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences comprises some of the nation’s leading experts in preventing, detecting, and combating digital crime. We also have a dedicated staff committed to enhancing our students' educational experiences and contributing to their long-term success.
Support the College of Business & Information Systems
Tomorrow’s business and technology leaders are shaped by the opportunities they receive today. Your gift to the College of Business & Information Systems supports innovative programs, hands-on learning, and student experiences that prepare graduates to lead in business, information systems, data analytics, and health informatics. Together, we can empower students to solve complex challenges, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact in their industries and communities.
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BIS News
South Dakota Public Universities welcome new class of students, reflecting strong enrollment across the system
South Dakota's public universities welcomed a new class of students this fall, with enrollment data showing the system's overall headcount holding steady.
DSU welcomes new faculty members
Eleven new faculty members have joined DSU this semester, bringing their knowledge and experience to classrooms, labs, and programs across campus.
DSU welcomes Class of 2030 at Fall Convocation ceremony
DSU welcomed the Class of 2030 into the Trojan community during its Fall Convocation ceremony on Tuesday.
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