Information and Decision Science
An IDS major combines information systems/technology with operations management/operations research and statistics to prepare graduates for a variety of careers ranging from actuary researcher to quality control manager and from financial reporting to software consulting. Students develop logic and business skills needed for effective decision-making.
Courses may include:
- Business Applications Programming
- Management Science
- Statistics for Decision Making
- Global Operations and Supply-Chain Management
- Data Base Management and Decision Support Systems
- E-Commerce and E-Business Technology

Valpo Business in the News
New director of graduate programs named
Bruce MacLean, the founder of an education and technology training firm and a former executive of large multinational and mid-sized domestic corporations, has been named director of graduate programs in management at Valpo.
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Students achieve top 10 at international contest
Several Valpo students reached the top 10 in a variety of business case studies and role-playing scenarios during an international competition sponsored by Delta Epsilon Chi in Atlanta April 12-15.
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Online leadership journal launched
The College of Business Administration has launched The Journal of Values-Based Leadership to promote ethical and moral leadership by business and institutional leaders throughout the world.
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