College of Business

College of Business, California State University, Chico, Company Worth Keeping

Socrates Partnership Program

BS in Business Information Systems

Overview

The BS in Business Information Systems allows students to specialize in Management Information Systems or Operations and Supply Chain Management. Career paths for graduates of this option include software development, database administration, web development, computer system analysis, programming, materials management, purchasing, supply chain analysis, production management, and logistics. With our strong position in the SAP University Alliance, students can expect leading edge instruction and projects.

Continuously accredited since 1972, the College of Business was, once again, successfully reaccredited in fall 2017.

Mission

The College of Business embraces the residential nature of our campus to create a The College of Business embraces the residential nature of our campus to create a learning-centered community that instills in our students the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for both immediate success upon graduation and long-term career achievement. We emphasize applied research and are devoted to continuing the tradition of excellence in our academic programs while developing distinctive initiatives to meet the ever-changing needs of our stakeholders.

Goals & Student Learning Outcomes

  • Oral Communication | Effectively present business information orally.
  • Written Communication | Effectively present business information in writing.
  • Information Technology | Demonstrate an operating knowledge of integrated business information systems implementation in a diverse, global business environment.
  • Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving | Critically evaluate, analyze and interpret information to identify and solve business problems related to business information systems.
  • Ethics | Demonstrate the ability to identify an ethical dilemma and apply an ethical decision making framework to propose potential actions.
  • Project Management | Demonstrate an operating knowledge of project management.
  • Teamwork | Demonstrate an understanding of issues involved in working effectively in teams.
  • Core Business Knowledge | Demonstrate knowledge of core business areas.
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