Learn to create and operate computer systems and networks. Complement your major with a minor in information systems to enhance your business and technology skills.
Why Minor in Information Systems?
Learn how to leverage information technologies and systems. to support business operations and strategies. With a minor in information systems, be able to solve organizational problems using various online tools and computer software.
Our minor allows you to pursue information systems as a secondary interest. It also complements many major programs as you will understand the intersection of business and technology. By having a better understanding of computers and networking, you will be prepared to help a company or organization grow.
Why Study Information Systems at CSUN?
Experienced Faculty
Our faculty members have advanced degrees in information systems, business analytics, management science or a closely related area. They also have extensive business experience that is incorporated into their teaching.
Student Community
Find like-minded students and career opportunities through the student-run Management Information Systems Association (MISA). MISA organizes weekly meetings with guest speakers about technical topics and career paths.
Bigger and Better
Because the Information Systems minor is part of the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, you will have access to more resources, world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. We're one of the largest business schools in the country, with 7,000 students and an alumni network of more than 50,000.
What You'll Learn
The Information Systems minor has seven courses that will give you a good understanding of business and information systems. You will take a financial accounting course, as well as learn about information technology from both the user and manager side.
You will also learn about:
- Financial accounting
- Information systems for business users
- Systems and technologies for managers
- Systems analysis and design
- Business data networks and cybersecurity
- Database management systems
- Enterprise systems and project management
From student to success.
Learn how to succeed in operations management with the help of CSUN ASCM/ASQ. Join this student-run club to meet industry professionals and even tour firms. You'll also be connected two of the largest operations management organizations, ASCM and ASQ.
Minor Eligibility
The Information Systems minor is for:
- Students within the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics (except for Information Systems majors).
- Students throughout CSUN who believe Information Systems courses would be useful for their career.