California State University, San Marcos
California State University, San Marcos

333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, California, USA

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management Information Systems

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

After successful completion of the Lower-Division Pre-Business Core, students take an associated set of Foundation of Business and Core courses for their selected option/track. Each option/track has numerous required and elective courses from which they can tailor a program to satisfy individual career goals.

Students in the College of Business Administration (CoBA) will find that their program of study is both rigorous and relevant to real-world business problems. The curriculum is designed to help them develop a wide range of skills and abilities applicable to both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors of the economy. The program’s focus on problem identification and problem solving allows them to develop analytical and critical thinking skills that gives Cal State San Marcos business graduates a distinctive advantage in today’s job market.

The goal of College of Business Administration is to ensure that California State University, San Marcos graduates have learned and are able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, competencies, and values they will need to achieve their personal and professional goals. Graduate students with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration will be able to:
  • Effectively and professionally communicate both orally and in writing;
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
  • Demonstrate interpersonal and collaboration skills;
  • Apply analytics to business situations;
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of information technology;
  • Apply ethical and socially responsible perspectives/viewpoints and demonstrate an understanding of their consequences;
  • Identify and apply global perspectives in making business decisions and
  • Describe and apply foundational business concepts, theories, processes, and strategies.

The Management Information Systems option focuses on training business-oriented professionals for developing and managing information systems. Students will learn to define organizational information requirements and employ technology-enabled solutions to meet the organization goals and objectives. They will also learn how to lead and manage mission-critical projects, especially those related to Internet applications.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

63%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5

Speaking

5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

October 7, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

Open date

May 1, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20644 USD

Cost of Living

$70 USD

Application fee

$18160 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment Fees: $1,060 per year
Mandatory Fees: $1,998 per year
I20/Deposit Fee: $500 (one-time)