California State University, Long Beach

Policy Statement
97-14
November 18, 1997

Obsolete Policy

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Management Information Systems Option (3-2725)
Track in Application Development
Track in Business Telecommunication

These tracks were recommended by the Academic Senate on October 31, 1997
and approved by the President on November 5, 1997.

This option prepares students for careers in Management Information Systems in business, education, and government. Emphasis is on systems, information analysis and resources. Fundamentals of business information systems, computer hardware, system and application software, telecommunications and decision support systems are included to provide the student a solid foundation in this rapidly changing field. The curriculum is based on both the DPMA and ACM models.

Requirements: IS 341, 355, 380, 385, 470 or 480, 485.

Students in the Management Information Systems Option may choose one of the following two tracks within the Option: Applications Development or Business Telecommunications.

Applications Development Track

Requirements: A total of 18 units, of which 15 must include IS 340, 355, 380, 385, and 485. Three units to be selected from IS 320, 375*, 464, or 470* (*recommended).

Telecommunications Track

Requirements: A total of 18 units, of which 15 must include IS 355, 380, 445, 455, and 485. Three units to be selected from IS 320*, 375, 464*, or 470 (*recommended).

EFFECTIVE: Spring 1998