Recognized for Quality
In 1978, the Idaho State University College of Business became the first business school in the state of Idaho to receive accreditation from the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The AACSB represents “the longest serving global association dedicated to advancing management education worldwide,” and accredits less than five percent of schools granting business degrees in the world. The College of Business’ accounting program is also separately accredited as one of only 189 schools holding both accounting and business accreditation.
Average Informatics Class Size
Informatics classes at ISU tend to be small, with an average of 25-45 students in core classes and 15- 20 students in informatics courses. Unlike many universities, Idaho State classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants. Professors are highly accessible and are dedicated to helping students align their educational goals with their career objectives. Smaller class sizes can really make for a tighter-knit educational experience when it comes to your academics and the connections and friendships you will make that will better you both academically and in your career.
Hands-On Learning
Required Internship
The required Advanced Informatics Internship provides significant business experience coordinated by the faculty to provide broad exposure to informatics issues.
Systems Development
Students will work as part of a team to develop an application - gaining real-world experience in software development and team dynamics.
Majors in 6 of the Top 10
Hottest Jobs in the State
Any business major lends itself to a lucrative career, but six of our majors fit within the top 10 most abundant, fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in Idaho.
Our business informatics major fits well with the number one hottest job in Idaho. This major focuses on developing software and hardware systems that make it possible for a business to function more effectively.
Association for Computing Machinery
"ACM brings together computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field's challenges. As the world’s largest computing society, ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life‐long learning, career development, and professional networking."