MBA Find Your Focus:
Decision Sciences
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What is Decision Sciences?
o Decision Sciences: consists of formulation and
application of quantitative methods of better
strategies and tactical business decisions
o For students who are analytical
o Needed in large and medium sized
corporations that heavily rely on business
modeling and analytical tools
Why choose Decision Sciences?
o Strong demand for individuals
familiar with business-technology
interface
o High paying jobs
o Businesses rely on decisions
science in everyday functions
o Broad career growth potential
because of changing technology
adapted by businesses
Education Portal: Data Modeler
o Job growth 25% from 2012-2022
o Median annual wage range pay: $79,680
o High annual wage range pay: $122,090
o Processes a mass of data separated into a structure and makes it intelligible
to the binary processes of computers and useful to a business or large
institution
• May focus on issues such as reducing redundancy of data within an
existing computer system or improving the way in which it moves from
one system to another
Sample Courses
o ISDS 516 Introduction to Logistics Analysis Techniques ( 3 units)
Scope of logistics; external and internal environment; analysis of demand, analysis of cost,
commodity and transportation rates; structure of transport industry, inventory management,
merchandise storage and warehousing; framework of regional analysis; methods of location analysis.
o ISDS 415 Principles of Business Intelligence ( 3 units)
Principles and procedures related to the design and use of expert systems and decision support
systems principles in management decision making; development of expert systems using shells.
o ISDS 565 Wireless Information Systems ( 3 units)
Contemporary wireless technologies; wide-area and local-area wireless infrastructures; design,
planning and operation of wireless communication systems; 3G and next-generation wireless
architectures. Wireless spectrum and regulatory issues.
o ISDS 578 Seminar in Logistics Models ( 3 units)
Integrates the concepts of logistics to systematically analyze a distribution system. Students will
conduct a complete analysis of an existing distribution system to investigate the value added role of
logistics in distribution. Includes article analysis, case analysis, a research project, individual and
group reports and oral and written presentations. Requires projects. Individual project will fulfill the
terminal degree requirement.
Career Opportunities
o Business analyst
o Systems Administrator
o Supply chain manager
o Logistics manager
o Management consultant
o Marketing research analyst
o Operations research analyst
Center for Information Systems & Business Analytics
 Mission Statement: To develop a habit of intellectual inquiry among our
students, prepare them for challenging professional life, help them
strengthen relationships to their communities and contribute productively to
the society.
 Offers seminars and speaker events related to the fields of Information
Systems and Business Analytics
 Provides job resources to guide students who are pursuing Information
Systems and Business Analytics
 Gives specialized consultations to Business Analytics problems for local
businesses in the Southern California area
For more details, visit: CSUF CITBA
Student Organizations
 Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP):
a national student organization dedicated to the technical
advancement of their members.
For more information, visit: CSUF AITP
 MBA Association: to provide graduate business students with a
professional, educational, and social network comprised of
classmates, faculty, and administration at California State
University, Fullerton (CSUF).
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For more information, visit: CSUF MBA Association
*for information on other business clubs, visit: Mihaylo Clubs
References
CSUF Mihaylo MBA Concentrations Website
Education Portal: Data Modeler