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Department of
Information Systems and Decision Sciences
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Business Administration Major
All students in the Craig School of Business who are working toward the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration must, in addition to the university's General Education requirements, demonstrate computer competency, complete a seven-course group of pre-business courses, six or seven courses of upper-division core, 21 to 24 units in an area of specialization or option, and an integrative course requirement.
Computer literacy and computer software competency are considered essential to success in the program, which is heavily oriented in the use of technology. The pre-business courses include material considered essential for further study in business. The upper-division core courses provide a broad background and a breadth of knowledge and understanding. The option courses enable the student to specialize in a specific area of business and to prepare for effective performance in future employment.
Demonstration of computer competency. Complete IS 52 and 52L or equivalent courses with a grade of "C" or better or achieve a passing score on the CSB computer competency waiver examination. Students who pass the CSB computer competency waiver examination are considered to have satisfied stated prerequisites of IS 52 and 52L for any course offered by the department. See "computer competency waiver exam" at www.craig.csufresno.edu/uss_home.aspx.
Pre-Business requirements* (16 units)
ACCT 4A, 4B; BA 18; DS 71, 73; ECON 40 or AGEC 1; ECON 50
(See Pre-Business Policy.)
Upper-division core requirements (24 units)
DS 123; FIN 120; IS 130; MGT 110 or 104-106, MGT 124; MKTG 100S
Computer Information Systems Option (21
units)
IS 51, 158**, 166**, 181 (12 units)
Select 9 units from the following courses: IS 106, 140, 150, 151, 156T, 162, 174, 182, 183, 184, 189T, 190, 195; MGT 126 or any other approved upper-division IS courses
General Education requirements (51 units)
Grade Requirement
A grade of C or better must be earned for each course used to satisfy
the requirements for the major.
Upper-division writing skills requirement (3-4 units)
Business majors must select either BA 105W or ENGL 160W
(SeeWriting Requirements)
Note: the Upper-Division Writing Exam is not an option for business
administration majors.
Integrative course requirement (3 units)
IS 187**
Elective and remaining degree requirements (1-2 units)
Total (120 units)
__________
* This total indicates that 6 units for DS 71 and ECON 50 are being used to satisfy the General Education requirement of 51 units.
** This is a three semester sequence of classes that cannot be taken concurrently or out of order.
Requirements for Certificate Programs
Prior to entering either of these programs, applicants will need to demonstrate that they have completed at least 6 units of elementary accounting and are conversant in computer concepts (equivalent to IS 52 and 52L at a minimum.) Applicants must also fill out the appropriate form in the ISDS Department office prior to entering either certificate program. Approval of the certificate program coordinator or the department chair is required.
Eligibility. Applicants for either certificate will need to meet one of the following criteria:
- Have a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution
- Have an associate of arts degree from a two-year accredited college and a minimum of two years of business experience
- Have a major in business (except IS) at an accredited four-year institution of higher education.
Note: Students majoring in IS (or an equivalent program) are not eligible for these certificates.
Certificate in Business Information Systems
Required Courses (12 units)
IS 150, 158, 162, 166
Elective Course (3 units)
Select a minimum of 3 units from the following: IS 51, 106, 140, 151, 156T,
181, 182, 183, 184, 190, 195
Certificate in Network Administration
Students must have a background in IS and a strong interest in computer network environment and be eligible to enroll into the Craig School of Business internship program.
Required Courses (9 units)
IS 162, 181, 182
Elective Courses (6 units)
Select a minimum of 6 units from the following: IS 51, 106, 140, 151, 156T,
183, 184, 190
Information Systems and Decision
Sciences Courses