Department Chair
Suhong Li, Ph.D.
Bryant University’s Information Systems and Analytics Department offers a relevant and challenging curriculum to prepare students for the role of technology in business success.
Information systems and analytics enable organizations to leverage technology and data to enhance decision-making and maintain competitiveness. We offer programs in technology, analytics, and data science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our Bachelor of Science in Data Science (BSDS) prepares students for careers as data analysts, data engineers, and data scientists. Students may also choose a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems, which prepares them for careers as programmers, systems analysts, and IT consultants. A minor in Information Systems is also available. Additionally, we offer a secondary concentration in Applied Analytics for students majoring in other fields.
At graduate level, we offer both an in-person Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA). We also offer a Business Analytics specialization for MBA students.
Our programs are designed with a strong business focus, blending theory with practical application. By collaborating with industry leaders, we bring real-world datasets and projects into the classroom, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience with the tools and insights shaping today’s business landscape.
Bryant provides state-of-the-art computing resources to enhance student learning, featuring the Data Visualization Lab, Data Science Lab, and AI Lab — all equipped with cutting-edge technologies. As an academic partner of Microsoft, SAP, AWS, and Databricks, we offer students access to industry-leading tools and applications from these global leaders. Students also have the opportunity to pursue various certifications, further enhancing their skill sets and career readiness.
Data Science, Information Systems, Applied Analytics
Master of Science in Business Analytics, Master of Science in Data Science
Our esteemed faculty includes award-winning educators and mentors who have had success in the fields they teach and in research. They include the author of a leading management information systems textbook, consultants to industry, and the 2017 International Association for Computer Information Systems Computer Educator of the Year.
Gianluca Brero
Assistant Professor
Abhijit Chaudhury
Ph D, M Tech, B Tech
Professor
Geri Louise Dimas
Ph D, MS, BA, BS
Assistant Professor
Thomas Dougherty
M Sc
Executive in Residence
Suhong Li
Ph D, M Sc, BSBA
Department Chair Information Systems and Analytics
Janet Prichard
MS, Ph D, MS, BA
Professor
Riazat Ryan
Assistant Professor
Kenneth Sousa
Ph D, MBA, BS
Associate Professor
ML Tlachac
Ph D, MS, BS
Assistant Professor
Francis Varin
MS, BS
Lecturer
Michele Varin
MS, BS, MS, BS
Lecturer
Chen Zhang
Ph D, MS, BS
Associate Professor
Students can apply theories learned in the classroom through real-world projects, capstone experiences, internships, and co-ops with the guidance of our faculty — which includes experts with advanced degrees in analytics, data scientists, and consultants in the industry.
Bryant’s Artificial Intelligence Lab is a hub for students and faculty to collaborate and explore the power of AI in business.
Through Bryant’s Data Science Lab, students gain hands-on experience with the tools and applications used by professionals and work with real datasets generated by industry partners.
In Bryant’s Data Visualization Lab, students gain practical experience with the technology, tools, and applications used by data science and analytics professionals.
The Data Visualization Lab, Data Science Lab, and Artificial Intelligence Lab make up the Data Science hub within the Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center. These three labs function as active-learning classrooms, serving as collaborative spaces for students and faculty to explore the transformative potential of data science and AI in business.
Graduates of Bryant’s programs within the Information Systems and Analytics Department go on to prestigious graduate schools and are in demand by business, government, and nonprofit organizations.
The lab is a cornerstone resource in the school’s Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center
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