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Find your path to business at Luddy

Technology plays a critical role in an ever-increasing number of business sectors. It’s part of the relationship between customers and clients; it improves business processes; it makes manufacturing and supply chains more efficient; and so much more. Students who are considering roles where there is a lot of overlap between business and technology, or considering careers ranging from product management to financial engineering to data analytics, may find that having an interdisciplinary educational background in the two fields is an asset.

Technical education may be helpful in a number of areas, including but not limited to:

Data Analytics
Technology Consulting
Project/Product Management
Computational Finance/Financial Engineering
Content Marketing
Technical Writing

Compare the three most common Luddy degrees for business-interested students
-	Informatics	Computer Science	Data Science
Relationship to business	Apply tech in a business setting to enhance HR, marketing, sales, product development, data management, and customer relations.	Design and implement tech products. Modify software to meet customer needs. Create systems for businesses to share information.	Develop skills to deeply analyze complex data sets. Use statistics and mathematics to recommend business decisions. Visualize and communicate data to stakeholders.
Common career paths	Business Analyst; Tech Consultant; Product Manager; Software Engineer; Web / App Developer	Software Engineer; Full Stack Developer; Implementation Consultant; Network Administrator	Data Engineer; SAP Consultant; Business Systems Analyst; Tech Solutions Consultant
Tech level	Medium	High	High
Coding & programming	HTML/CSS; Python; SQL; additional electives	Python; Java; electives options include C & Unix, Javascript, PHP	Python; R ; SQL
Math / Stats	Math modeling (incl: B110, M118, M106) Stats course	MATH-M 211 Two additional upper-level math courses	MATH-M 211 Statistics courses Linear Algebra

Luddy courses build business skills

Business Strengths
Strengths	Course	Description
Communication & storytelling	INFO-I 301 Presentations for IT Professionals	Students work on their storytelling skills, develop a narrative of their skills and prepare + deliver a mix of presentations on a variety of platforms via multiple delivery formats.
Professional presence	INFO-I 489 Serve IT Capstone Internship	Leading, planning and participating in nonprofit and governmental client meetings and supporting client projects.
Strategic thinking	INFO-I 346 Prototyping and Evaluation	Students are challenged to explain the strategy that directs their solution and to design MVPs or prototypes to test whether the strategy works.
Stakeholder awareness	INFO-I 370 Methods for Human-Centered Computing	Develop personas based on user data and design for that persona; then discuss how the technology designed fits into people's lives

Technical Strengths
Strengths	Course	Description
Data analysis & systems thinking	INFO-I 400 Data Visualization with Tableau	Students make meaning of data and use design practices for presentation
Problem-solving with code/data	DSCI-D 351 Big Data Analytics	Large-scale data processing, statistical analysis and machine learning, data retrieval and recommendation, data representation and semantics, along with several case studies.
Technical curiosity	INFO-I 400 Vibe and AI Programming	Students explore emerging AI tools and methods through hands-on experimentation
Ability to build/implement solutions	CSCI-C 323 Mobile App Development	Application design, development, testing, publishing and distribution; development tools and emulators/simulators; user interface layout; using sensors including touch, geo-location and orientation; and data management.

Can I meet with an academic advisor now?

Yes, Luddy Advising is located in Luddy Hall 1999b. You can make in-person and virtual appointments, even if you're not yet a Luddy student, on the Student Appointment Scheduler.

Luddy students are assigned their own academic advisor. You can find your advisor’s contact info in Stellic.
You will meet with your advisor each semester before you register.
You can also meet with them any time you have an advising question.
Have a quick question? The student-led SPARC team can help. Find them at the front desk.

Step into a business career with Luddy Career Services

Luddy Career Services is available to support you as you prepare for a business career. Check them out on Handshake.

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What are my next steps?

Check Stellic to confirm your degree and advisor information.
Double-check your course schedule. Are you taking courses for your Luddy major? If not, make an appointment with your Luddy advisor.
Start the school year off with the Luddy Fall Career Fair in September! Check your email and Handshake for more information about getting ready.
Start learning! You can dabble into learning tech skills through LinkedIn Learning (free for students!), UITS courses, or other online platforms.
Get organized. If you’ve already done some tech projects, keep them organized in one place so that you can show employers.
Get connected! Check IU’s beINvolved site for Luddy student organizations like ColorStack, Integrated Development Entrepreneurs, Women Who Code, and the Product Management Club. You can join them for case competitions, networking nights, and other events.

Hear from our students

Berkley Humphries

“I've visited Luddy Career Services professionals several times for various reasons. Every time I've felt welcomed and supported with the freedom to ask questions. I've gotten so much valuable feedback that has helped me secure summer internships. I always know I can trust (them) to be honest and thorough with me.” 

B.S. in Informatics, minors in Business, Human Centered Computing, and Web Design and Development 
Class of 2027 

Armon Isom

"Y395 is the most beneficial class ever to prepare and train you on how to find careers in Informatics. It has taught me how to approach and speak to businesses in professional ways that I couldn't even think of!”

B.S. Informatics
Class of 2027 

Dean of the Luddy School

Joanna Millunchick

“We’re proud of the pivotal contributions (students and) alumni have made to the Luddy School and their impact at local, national and international levels,” Luddy School Dean Joanna Millunchick said. “They exemplify what it means to be a Luddy alumnus -- creative, innovative, and forward thinking. They showcase the best of what Luddy graduates can accomplish, and continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.”