Systems and Operations Management

Academic advisement helps students meet their academic goals and graduate in a timely manner. Freshmen are first advised by the Matador Advising Hub and then transition to college-level advisement after completion of their first year. The Nazarian College Student Services Center/EOP Satellite provides academic advisement for Nazarian College majors during the remainder of their time at CSUN. Furthermore, Nazarian College Student Services Center/EOP Satellite provides specialized support and retention services for Nazarian College students admitted to the Educational Opportunity Program from time of admission through time of graduation.

For the M.S. in Business Analytics program, please contact the program director directly for advisement.

The Systems and Operations Management option prepares students for careers in a variety of industries, such as aerospace, electronics, automotive, healthcare, entertainment, transportation, biotechnology, software and banking. The range of positions includes demand planning, operations planning and scheduling, inventory and materials management, quality management, project management and decision support systems. A median yearly salary of business operations managers is estimated to be about $103,650.

The Global Supply Chain Management option prepares students for career opportunities in a variety of supply chain activities. The range of positions includes demand planning, procurement and sourcing, inventory and materials management, transportation, and logistics and supply chain management. Candidates with supply chain management skills are in high demand. An average yearly salary of supply chain managers is estimated to be about $93,000.

The field of Information Systems (IS) helps prepare graduates to assume such positions as information systems analyst, information security analyst, software developer, information technology (IT) manager and database administrator. Information systems career opportunities are available in a variety of industries, including consulting, banking, entertainment, health, media, education and technology. A median yearly salary of information technology managers is estimated to be about $151,000.

Today’s organizations seek professionals with business analytics skills to gain and maintain their competitive advantage. The Business Analytics option prepares students for careers in a very fast-growing field of business analytics. Business analytics job categories include data/business analytics, business intelligence and business analytics in various functional areas (operations research, supply chain, finance, marketing, human resources, healthcare, etc.). The advertised salary for business analytics jobs ranges from $75,000 to $105,000, depending on the required skill set, degree, and job title.

The EY Center for Careers in Accounting provides a full range of career planning and placement services to Information Systems and Business Analytics students. Services include career exploration and planning, networking and LinkedIn, resume review using a customized resume template, interview preparation and any other career-related needs. Additional programs include workshops, Recruiting Boot Camp, Meet the Firms and resume approval in Handshake. It is important that students with the Information Systems major or Business Analytics option include their specific major/option in the major section of their Handshake profile so they can be properly identified as eligible for EY Center for Careers services.

The David Nazarian College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Approximately 6 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation.

The Business Honors Program is open to students who are declared majors in Accountancy, Economics, Information Systems, or Business Administration with an option in either Business Analytics, Business Law, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Global Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Risk Management and Insurance, or Systems and Operations Management, who meet all Business Honors Program admissions criteria. Students who apply and are selected for admission to the program are offered a variety of benefits; for example, priority registration, mentorship and networking opportunities, a dedicated workspace, specialized academic advisement, smaller class sizes and cohort coursework. Students who fulfill all Business Honors Program requirements will receive the Business Honors option designation on their transcript in addition to their primary degree. For more information, call (818) 677-3100 or visit the Business Honors Program website.

• CSUN ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management)/ASQ (American Society for Quality)
• Management Information Systems Association (MISA)

Career Education and Professional Development Center

The Center for Career Education and Professional Development (CEPD) is a decentralized career center in the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics staffed by professionals who assist students and alumni with their experiential learning, career exploration and career networking needs. Our model is grounded in business-specific career development, experiential learning, employer relations and connections with the community.

Services provided include:

• Career coaching and personal development.
• Career exploration.
• Internship and mentorship assistance.
• Job search preparation and tools.
• Specialized programs and workshops.

For more information, call (818) 677-4697 or visit the Career Education and Professional Development website.