Thus, the curriculum combines technical content with managerial aspects of information systems. Each student's background is complemented with basic business instruction in accounting, marketing, management, and finance. With business and non-business electives, the program is designed to develop necessary skills to be an effective Information Systems employee. Because the Harrisburg area is the center of industry and economic development for South Central Pennsylvania, students are provided with many opportunities to experience the exciting and challenging world of business.

Information systems is concerned with managing data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information. It can include study in programming, systems analysis and design, database administration, networking, support services , and management of information resources. Additionally, it often includes study of business and management.