Welcome to the Department of Business Informatics
Informatics is the study of information technology in a context.
The Business Informatics Department at NKU offers three complementary contexts for the study and application of information technology: Business, Library Science and Healthcare.
These programs focus on the broad information systems aspect of business theory and practice. You will develop skills in:
- automating business processes
- managing information functions
- quantitative analysis and decision making
Learn about our programs
Business Informatics
Business Informatics is the study of information technology in the context of business.
With a Bachelor of Science (BIS) or Master of Science (MBI) degree in Business Informatics from NKU, you will find yourself in high demand as a:
- business process analyst
- project manager
- systems analyst
- systems designer
- database specialist
Your BIS and MBI degrees are business-oriented degrees and are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This means more to prospective employers because this accreditation places our program among the top 15% business schools in the world today.
Library Informatics
Library Informatics is the study of information technology in the context of library and information science.
With a Bachelor of Science degree In Library Informatics from NKU, you will be well qualified to pursue a career as an information professional in a variety of areas:
- Online researcher
- End-user Trainer
- Information Services Manager
- Information Designer
- Online Content Editor
- Electronic Public Relations
- Graduate Programs - Graduates with this degree can also go on for further study in library science, management, and management information systems
Health Informatics
Health Informatics is the study of information technology in the context of the broad health care industry.
With a Master of Science (MHI) degree in Health Informatics from NKU, you will be well prepared for careers in a variety of Health Informatics areas:
- Clinical Informatics (technology in patient care)
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Health IT systems
- Medical equipment suppliers
