Why Add an IS Minor?
Every field runs on information—and the people who can effectively work with that information have an edge. The IS minor at BYU Marriott gives students practical skills in data, technology, and systems thinking that complement any major.
Being knowledgable about modern information technology doesn’t require becoming a computer scientist. The IS minor helps students turn data into decisions, automate the tedious, and build solutions that work.
Complement Any Major
Add technical skills to existing expertise—whether in biology, communications, or political science.
Work with Data & AI
Learn to analyze data, use AI tools effectively, and build solutions. Skills like these are in demand across every industry.
Stand Out in Any Career
Employers value candidates who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
Practical, Not Theoretical
Every course focuses on real-world applicatio—you’ll build things, analyze real data, and create tools you can actually use.
Who Is It For?
The IS minor is open to all non-business majors at BYU. Here are some of the colleges where students are adding the IS minor:
Life Sciences
Analyze research data, automate lab workflows, and build tools for scientific inquiry.
Humanities
Apply computational thinking and data skills to research in language, history, and culture.
Physical & Math Sciences
Extend quantitative skills with databases, programming, and data engineering.
Engineering
Add business context and data analysis capabilities to an existing engineering toolkit.
Education
Understand technology and data systems shaping education, from analytics to edtech tools.
Nursing & Health
Work with health data, build tracking systems, and support evidence-based practice.
Requirements at a Glance
The IS Minor is 19 credits. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
| Component | Credits | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations | 4 | IS 110 or IS 111 and IS 201 |
| Technical Core | 6 | IS 302 and IS 303 |
| IS Electives | 6 | Choose 2: IS 315, IS 355, IS 515, or IS 520 |
| Business Elective | 3 | Choose from approved list (ACC 200, FIN 201, MKTG 201, etc.) |
| Total | 19 | All courses at BYU, grade C or better |