Combine Your Interests in Business, Technology, and International Travel with Our BS in Information Systems – Global and Intercultural Engagement Degree
Through Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Systems – Global and Intercultural Engagement, you can receive instruction from a Christian worldview and gain an understanding of emerging information systems and technology. With the added global and intercultural engagement track, you will find a focus on helping prepare you to travel and work overseas. Our BS in Information Systems – Global and Intercultural Engagement can help prepare you to meet the challenges of working with global companies as well as train you on computer, database, and business-related topics.
As part of our bachelor’s degree program, you will complete a capstone course that solves problems in the industry. You can also learn about other cultures, religions, and communication styles that can help you adapt to working internationally either as part of a corporation, government, or nonprofit organization.
Our experienced professors, grounded in their Christian faith, are committed to helping prepare you for a career abroad. They will provide training that can help equip you to make a positive impact on businesses by deploying efficient and secure data networks and managing corporate information systems. Our mission is to produce men and women who can go into the information systems field and make a positive impact locally and internationally.
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At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems – Global and Intercultural Engagement?
Many people would like to have a career overseas or one that works closely with companies overseas, but they lack the knowledge or confidence to pursue it. With this global and intercultural engagement specialization, you will receive training from our experienced professors on how to launch a career internationally. Our faculty are knowledgeable in information systems and can teach from their personal experience how to best protect and manage corporate data.
As a student in the bachelor’s degree in information systems – global and intercultural engagement, you could potentially join a variety of student organizations in our School of Business, including the International Business Association and the Cybersecurity Club. Both offer you the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and gain access to professional organizations and commercial enterprises.
Another way you can make the most of your degree is through our Business Internship Program. As one of the largest Christian universities in the nation, we have the resources to help you find an internship with companies and government organizations all across the country. With programs like our Washington Fellowship, you can gain hands-on experience that can carry over into your professional life by giving you the chance to use your classroom knowledge in real-life applications.
What Will You Learn in Our BS in Information Systems – Global and Intercultural Engagement Program?
Liberty University’s BS in Information Systems – Global and Intercultural Engagement provides training in organizational behavior, principles of management, project management, and some of the fundamentals of business law. In addition, you can learn how to integrate technology into the corporate world by studying applications, data systems, and business communication systems.
The global and intercultural engagement specialization looks at North American culture and communication styles and how they interact with the international community when doing business abroad. Understanding other cultures and their work environment, home life, and religious history will be of special value when working overseas. Often a deal can be made in business when one has a proper understanding of the other’s culture.
Review the Degree Completion Plan (coming soon) and check out the featured courses below for more information about what you’ll be studying!
Featured Courses
GLST 200 – Introduction to Global Studies
This course is an introduction to understanding the history, principles, and foundations of global engagement. Additionally, this course lays the groundwork for an intercultural career and provides principles for engaging the current global environment.
GLST 220 – Intercultural Communication and Engagement
This course will take a close look at behaviors and core values of the North American culture, identify areas where these values are barriers to effective intercultural communication, and explore principles for effective engagement in another culture.
GLST 290 – Cultural Anthropology
This course will study systems of human behavior and thought to improve understanding of people and their relationships. Several case studies will be used to illustrate these systems.
GLST 385 – Career Preparation for Global Workers
This course will help guide potential global workers through the process of pursuing an intercultural career.
Highlights of Our Bachelor’s in Information Systems Degree Program
- Our School of Business is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation.
- There is a possibility of pursuing multiple areas of study due to the allowable electives within your degree.
- The School of Business has its own 78,000-square-foot building, featuring state-of-the-art computer labs, student and faculty meeting areas, and modern classrooms outfitted with the latest technology. We also have information technology labs and a networking and data center.
- Our School of Business offers Liberty’s Center for Cyber Excellence, where you can gain the critical skills you need to help protect and defend information systems from attack.
- Like Liberty’s entire faculty, our business and information systems professors care about the success and outcomes of each student.
- You will have the opportunity to train and graduate with a variety of certificates such as Microsoft, SAP, and Cisco.
Information Systems – Global and Intercultural Engagement Bachelor’s Degree Information
- Residential
- 120 total credit hours
- You may transfer in up to 75% of your total degree
- This bachelor’s degree program falls under our School of Business
- View the Degree Completion Plan (coming soon)
- Find more information in our course catalog
Potential Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our BS in Information Systems – Global and Intercultural Engagement
- Applications system analyst
- Database analyst
- Technical support analyst
- Web applications developer
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
