In a business information systems program, students can learn how to use technology to manage information in a company. A program may cover topics such as computer science, data management, business foundations and decision analysis, as well as mathematics, economics, law and operations.

A few universities in the United States have extension programs in various parts of Jamaica. Most of the students who enroll in these part-time programs are working professionals who want to continue their education without having to relocate closer to the nation's Universities. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean.