ISBA @ LMU

Fall 2021 Newsletter

Message from the Chair

Kala Seal, Ph.D.

Hello! As chair of Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), it is my privilege to share some exciting news from our growing department.

First off, we changed our name from AIMS to ISBA. While the focus is the same, the new and improved name is a better reflection of the knowledge and skills students learn in the major.

Our faculty are engaged in cool research projects and publishing in top journals. Their research is solving real business problems such as removing bottlenecks in mortgage approval by analyzing textual communications, creating better healthcare processes based on analysis of past data, and using analytics to create non-invasive procedures for detecting the progression of heart-related complications. Important, life-changing stuff!

We recently graduated an impressive class of undergraduate ISBA students as well as graduate students from our M.S. in Business Analytics (MSBA) program. We also created an advisory council with industry experts from various fields. Our primary goal is to ensure our academic efforts are creating solutions to today's most pressing business problems while teaching the most in-demand skills. Our focus is to be a force for good and build a better future through a commitment to continuous improvement, serving real business needs and moving the needle in the area of Information Systems and Business Analytics.

Thanks for reading and please stay healthy and safe!

Sincerely,

Kala Chand Seal, Ph.D.

Latest News

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Join Us at a Virtual Event

ISBA students gain access to real-world leaders from startups to large global organizations who are managing and leading business disruption and technology innovation. All are invited to our future talks. Upcoming topics include cyber security, data career paths and a lesson on Python. More

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Greg Lontok '01

With 20 years of experience as a technology leader and business owner, Greg Lontok is eager to share his wisdom and inspire the next generation of data-driven professionals. Learn about Greg’s career journey, his impact in the classroom and why there’s never been a better time to major in ISBA. More

MSBA Students Provide Business Analytics Solutions for Corporate Partners

Six student teams applied their newfound knowledge and skills to real-world business challenges as part of their capstone projects. They presented their research and data analysis in a virtual forum to peers, faculty and representatives from four high-profile corporate partners. More

Other Highlights

Welcome Ana Mangal

Vandana (Ana) Mangal, Ph.D. joined the LMU ISBA faculty in spring 2021 as clinical associate professor. She also serves as co-program director of the MSBA program. More

AIMS/ISBA Society

A student-run society that offers community, professional development and career insights for how an ISBA degree can be used in the working world upon graduation. More

Capstone Projects

In the Capstone Project course, students work with real clients to build a portfolio-worthy project that solves a real business problem by integrating business and technical knowledge and skills. More

Follow CBA

Stay updated on the latest ISBA news and announcements by following CBA social media channels. Check out a few recent Instagram posts below! #lmucba #lmuisba

Members of our newly-formed ISBA Advisory Council include Kathi Chandler-Payatt, VP of Content Analytics and Strategy at MGM Studios; Rick Gehringer, CIO of Wedgewood; Quaseer Mujawar, Head of Product at Facebook; and Tim Park, Director of Consumer Strategy Analytics at Sony Pictures Entertainment.

What do ISBA majors learn upon graduating from LMU? Check out these learning outcomes and visit cba.lmu.edu/isba for more information about the Information Systems and Business Analytics major.

Job opportunities are excellent, and salaries are above average for ISBA professionals. Curious what kinds of career options are available to ISBA majors? Check out the list above and visit cba.lmu.edu/isba for more information on career paths.

The ISBA Dept. and AIMS/ISBA Society teamed up to provide summer internship opportunities for students. Rick Gehringer, CIO of Wedgewood, says this new initiative “provided many qualified and professional candidates, which allowed my team to find the right skillset and cultural fit for the role.”

Marketing major Mariel Fuentes ‘23 completed an ISBA summer internship with MOEV, a startup that uses AI software to manage electric vehicle energy usage. The MOEV experience helped Mariel develop valuable marketing knowledge and skills and get outside her comfort zone.

As the fastest growing major in CBA, ISBA is a great fit for those who enjoy meeting new intellectual challenges in the workplace, solving problems and participating in business decision-making at the strategic, tactical and operational levels.

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Visit our website to learn more about the ISBA major at LMU.
Check out our M.S. in Business Analytics program.
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Contact ISBA.Outreach@lmu.edu if you have any questions or to express interest in engaging with us.

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