Department of Information & Decision Management We are pleased with your interest in our IDM department and programs. We have created a dynamic and interactive learning environment that extends beyond the classroom experience, with the goal of preparing students for successful professional careers in a rapidly changing, digital economy. While we are committed toward building academic excellence, we are also concerned about our students’ success and their professional growth. When you enroll in the IDM Department programs, you will be joining a department that is committed to student learning and student success. We provide our students with a learning experience that is relevant and practical in an ever-changing business environment. Our programs provide a strong foundation in business fundamentals and strategies, and managerial issues related to information technologies. Special interest is given to emerging technologies and their role as facilitators of strategic advantage in the marketplace. We offer degree programs at the undergraduate (BBA) and graduate (MBA) levels. We offer students comprehensive education in the various dimensions of computer information systems including database management, systems analysis and development, data communications and networking, web-based applications development, data mining, business intelligence, security, video gaming design, and visualization. Our faculty consists of experienced specialists who have attained significant academic credentials in their fields; and they bring practical and relevant experience to enrich our students’ classroom learning-experience. In addition, a variety of financial assistance is available, including grants, scholarships, graduate assistant positions, and part-time employment. We have been relentless in our effort to enhance the quality of our academic offerings. We have been successful in our efforts to raise scholarship funds and internship opportunities to attract and retain high caliber students. Again, thanks for your interest in our programs, and we are confident that WTAMU’s CIS programs are the right choice for preparation for a business technology career. We look forward to meeting you soon. Dr. Amjad Abdullat
Department Head
aabdullat@wtamu.edu | 
