Why I chose a BIS degree?

I chose a my areas of concentration because I had an interest in the exercise and wellness program, but I felt that having a background in business was important. I was a pre-business major at ASU for a few years before I realized that the business program was not where I was happy. I wanted to learn more about what interested me and could help me in my future.

BIS Courses

BIS 301
(Foundation of Interdisciplinary Studies)

-This class discussed what it means to be an interdisciplinarian. It taught us how to use our concentration areas to our advantage.
-The assignments were used to teach us about business and how to apply ourselves usefully.
-We also constructed a portfolio

BIS 302
(Interdisciplinary Inquiry)

-This class used group work
-We had to conduct surveys and use a hands on approach to our assignments
- We were encouraged to figure out what aspects of busniess we felt were important and how they could help us to become business professionals.

BIS 401
(Applied Interdisciplinary Studies)

-This class is an applied study program. It is a internship that combines both areas of concentration.
-This class is used to help you to understand what your areas of concentration mean and how they are actually applied in a real situation.


BIS 402
(Senior Seminar)

-This class is the completion of a series of action plans that teach us about ourselves, our goals, and our purpose.
-Senior seminar is supposed to teach us ways in which we can be successful, as defined by ourselves.
-We are forced to think and plan for our futures by the material in this course.