Graduate Concentrations
Concentrations in CSUSB's Master in Business Administration (MBA):
- Information Assurance & Security Management
- Information Management
- Supply Chain Management
Go to our MBA web site to learn more about the MBA admission process and curriculum program.
Information Assurance and Security Management
Learn the skills and applications for securing information systems and assuring the integrity of an organization's operational information. Discover the balance between technology, policy, practice, awareness, and training of information assurance and security. Key topics include: hands-on cyber warfare, computer forensics, advanced networking and infrastructure protection and industry "best practices."
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is accredited as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency (NSA). The campus is now among only six universities in California that have this national distinction.
CSUSB's Information Assurance and Security Management (IASM) coursework meets the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) standards for Information Systems Security Professionals (CNSS 4011) and Senior System Managers (CNSS 4012). CNSS certifications are awarded for a 5-year period.
CSUSB has been awarded the Scholarship for Service: Cybercorps program. This program can provide full tuition, lodging and stipends to eligible students. For more info visit: http://iasm.csusb.edu
The National Defense University in Washington DC have created a partnership where DoD civilians can attend NDU at and then complete their MBA in Information Assurance or Information Management at CSUSB, at no cost. For more info visit: http://iasm.csusb.edu
Required five courses (20 Units):
Info 511 Information Assurance and Security (4)
Info 610 Senior Systems Manager (4)
Info 646 Information Systems Planning, Strategy and Policy (4)
Info 647 Information Based Management (4)
Info 648 Information Networking Systems (4)
Information Management
Information is a major strategic resource for organizational success, and its effective management is vital. The information manager who is armed with knowledge and skills of computer technology and business functions will effectively oversee the design and management of workplace computer information systems. Student can study data communications and networking, database systems, Internet and e-Business, geographical information systems (GIS) and information architecture and business process planning.
Required three courses (12 units):
Info 646 Information Systems Planning, Strategy and Policy (4)
Info 647 Information Based Management (4)
Info 648 Information Networking Systems (4)Two electives (8 units)chosen from:
Info 575 Internship in Information Management (4)
Info 590 Seminar in Information Management (4)
Info 595 Independent Study (4)
Info 623 Entrepreneurial Information Management (4)
Info 645 Information System Analysis and Design (4)
Info 650 Information Decision System (4)
Info 670 Business Geographical Information Systems Strategies (4)
Info 680 International Electronic Commerce (4)
Info 690 Advanced Topics in Information Management (4)
Supply Chain Management
The supply chain is the network of organizations that work together to produce and deliver a product or service. This network can include suppliers, designers, financial institutions, manufacturers, warehousing, transportation, and distributions groups and resellers. Organizations now recognize that their ability to compete and succeed in today's economy requires that they manage beyond the operations within their own "four walls." They must actively manage their supply chain.
Required five courses (20 units):
SCM 611 Logistics and Supply Chain Management Strategies (4)
SCM 614 Advanced Quality Management (4)
SCM 615 Project Management (4)
SCM 650 Information Decision Systems (4)
SCM 660 Transportation and Supply Chain Management (4)
