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Operations Management and Information Systems at Northern Illinois University
Careers in operations management and data analytics are in high demand—businesses need skilled professionals who can streamline processes, interpret data and drive smart decisions. Our give you the tools to lead efficiently and make an impact in nearly any industry.
Our graduates launch successful careers at leading companies like Aldi, Amazon, Abbvie, Discover Financial Services, Caterpillar, Deloitte, McDonald’s, Target and Northwestern Medicine. We’ll equip you to lead and elevate business initiatives with strategic thinking, technology and data-driven insights.
Salary Statistics
$96,637
The average mid-career salary for NIU OM&IS graduates
Source: Steppingblocks, 2025.
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Our Department of Operations Management and Information Systems offers tours for prospective students most Wednesdays in the fall and spring from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sign up for a tour.
B.S. in Operations and Information Management
Our B.S. in operations and information management emphasizes the use of information technology and data analysis to improve business processes and enhance organizational decision-making.
Accelerated B.S./M.S. Artificial Intelligence for Business (AIB)
Fast-track your future while gaining advanced skills with our accelerated B.S. in operations and information management/M.S. in artificial intelligence for business (AIB) program.
Accelerated B.S./M.S. in Business Analytics and AI
Combine the power of data analytics in our accelerated B.S. in operations and information management/M.S. in business analytics and AI program.
Minor in Business Analytics
Our minor in business analytics is available to all majors. You'll develop the business analytic skills necessary to compete in today’s “big data” world.
Certificates of Undergraduate Study
We offer two certificates of undergraduate study to prepare you for your career:
M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business
Prepare for a leadership roles in business information systems with our M.S. in artificial intelligence for business.
M.S. in Business Analytics and AI
Learn advanced knowledge and skills to analyze organizational data in our fully online M.S. in business analytics and AI (MSBA&AI) program.
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Operations Management and Information Systems
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Undergraduate
- B.S. in Operations and Information Management
- Accelerated B.S. in Operations and Information Management /M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Accelerated B.S. in Operations and Information Management/M.S. in Business Analytics and AI
- Minor in Business Analytics
- Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Information Technology Management
- Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Supply Chain Management
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Contact Us
Department of Operations Management and Information SystemsBarsema Hall 328
740 Garden Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-1286
omis@niu.edu
