Welcome to the Department of Decision Sciences and Management in the College of Business
at Tennessee Tech University. We offer the major of Business Management with concentrations
in four areas: General Management, Business and Information Technology, Business Analytics
and Intelligence, Human Resource Management, and Operations, Logistics, and Supply
Chain Management.
Our Business Information and Technology Program will help you firmly grasp these vital concepts, apply them to real work place situations, and become a valuable asset to any company or organization. Unleash your potential by joining the College of Business today!
Degree Information
The Department of Decision Sciences & Management has a specialized curriculum designed to effectively prepare students to succeed in the field of Information Technology. Check out what classes you would be taking in our Course Catalog.
Career Opportunities in Information Technology
Our events are designed to help you forge connections with other business information technology professionals, learn more about the latest ideas in information technology and take the next steps to grow your supply chain organization or enhance your career.
Learn more about career opportunities in Information Technology »
Accreditation
The College of Business is accredited by the AACSB.
Engagement Opportunities
The Department of Decision Sciences & Management seeks to build on students' academic endeavors through co-curricular activities. These include student organizations, leadership opportunities, networking opportunities, and internships. Explore the various options available to you as a College of Business student below.
Eagle Works ›
Eagle Works is an annual competition held by the Tennessee Tech Center for Rural Innovation in which Tennessee Tech students can create, develop, and present entrepreneurial ideas for a chance to win. Students of any college, department, or discipline are invited to dream big and enter the shark-tank style competition to potentially receive funding for their team’s proposal. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial growth opportunity, be sure to enroll in the next Eagle Works competition. Learn more about Eagle Works »
Association of Information Technology Professional (AITP) ›
The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) is a university club that connects students with technology, management, analytics, and more. AITP is perfect for students who are interested in a career in business and information systems and wanting to connect with professionals in the industry. Although Business and Information Technology students comprise the majority of the membership, all business students are encouraged to join. Please contact Dr. Susan Wells for more information.
Computer Forensics and Investigations ›
Computer Forensics and Investigations (DS4125) introduces students to the exciting world of digital forensics. Computer Forensics is relevant to all areas of business, criminal justice, human resource management, computer science, and many other fields. Students develop skills and expertise working in a state-of-the-art forensic lab solving case problems using actual forensic methodologies. These cases often include the use of steganography, cryptography, password cracking, recovery of hidden data or deleted data, and analysis of digital artifacts. The class is designed to appeal to both technical and non-technical students who have a basic understanding of computer software (DS2810 or equivalent). If you are interested in enrolling or have further questions, please contact Dr. Doc Wells.
Study Abroad ›
The College of Business is proud to offer study abroad programs to current students. We aim to personally customize your trip to best fit your academic and financial needs, location and cultural interests, and desired abroad experiences. We have two main study abroad opportunities specific to the College of Business:
- » Faculty Led TripEach school year, a qualified professor (or professors) teaches a course on business in a specific country. At the end of the course, the class visits the country to experience firsthand the content they learned all semester. If you want to study abroad but are unsure about long term commitment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You can travel with a group and decide if studying abroad is of real interest to you! There is an additional cost to take these classes to help fund the trip. Past trips include visits to London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Brazil. If you are interested in enrolling in this international study experience or have further questions, please contact Dr. Jaime Williams for more information.
- » FH Aachen
The International Business 4-Year Program enables students to overcome international borders, language barriers, and cultural differences within all business contexts. After their sophomore year at TN Tech, students complete their 3rd year in Aachen, Germany. FH Aachen takes a distinct international approach, allowing students to graduate with a prestigious dual degree, i.e. a degree from Tennessee Tech University and also from the University of Applied Sciences in Aachen. This opportunity optimally prepares degree holders to earn jobs in internationally operating companies.
Check out the FH Aachen website for more information: Aachen University of Applied Sciences. If you have any inquiries about program fees, classes, etc., contact studyabroad@tntech.edu
Internships ›
Internships play a massive role in departments across the entire College of Business. Featured to the left is Emma Fontenot, who recently was a data architecture and governance intern with Eastman Chemical Company. Below is the testimonial provided about her internship experience.
“My internship experience was valuable because it taught me how to be specific with my questions in future interviews and career conversations. Before I began this internship, I didn’t necessarily understand the day-to-day work of a data analyst. Now that I have experienced some of that work for myself, I can be much more precise about my skills and interests when pursuing future career opportunities."
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Student Organizations
The Department of Decisions Sciences & Management offers a variety of co-curricular leadership and learning opportunities to qualifying students through student organizations and honors societies. Each organization has a faculty advisor, if not multiple. Therefore, our students can network and collaborate with faculty in and out of the classroom. Please check out their spotlight lights below for more information about them and the contact information for getting involved.
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the international business honor society for AACSB-accredited schools. BGS student
members continue to serve in leadership roles in corporate, entrepreneurial, government, non-profit,
and academic sectors. Membership is by selection and invitation, and those eligible
include students who rank in the upper 7% of the junior class, the upper 10% of the
senior class, and the upper 20% of the graduate class.
Business Information Technology Faculty & Staff
