Cal State Northridge Information Systems, Option in Computer Information Technology
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Information Systems, Option in Computer Information Technology transfers starts with ACCT 220, ACCT 230 and BLAW 280; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUN for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Information Systems, Option in Computer Information Technology

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State Northridge Information Systems, Option in Computer Information Technology Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Information Systems, Option in Computer Information Technology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division major preparation courses

    Complete all of these

    • ACCT 220 Introduction to Financial Accounting
    • ACCT 230 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
    • BLAW 280 Business Law I
    • ECON 160 Principles of Microeconomics
    • ECON 161 Principles of Macroeconomics
    • ENGL 205 Business Communication in its Rhetorical Contexts
    • IS 212 Information Systems for Business Users

    Calculus

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 103 Mathematical Methods for Business
    • MATH 150A Calculus I
    • MATH 255A Calculus for the Life Sciences I

    Statistics

    Complete 1 of these

    • SOM 120 Basic Business Statistics
    • MATH 140BUS Introductory Statistics for Business

    Also listed by CSUN

    CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Additional major requirements

    • COMP 110 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming
    • COMP 110L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Laboratory
    • COMP 122 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
    • COMP 122L Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Lab
    • COMP 182 Data Structures and Program Design
    • COMP 182L Data Structures and Program Design Lab
    • CIT 210 Deployment and Management of Operating Systems
    • CIT 210L Deployment and Management of Operating systems Lab
    • CIT 270 Integrative Programming
    • CIT 270L Integrative Programming Lab

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal State Northridge have an Information Systems, Option in Computer Information Technology major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Information Systems, Option in Computer Information Technology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Information Systems, Option in Computer Information Technology?

    Cal State Northridge's Information Systems, Option in Computer Information Technology major preparation includes ACCT 220, ACCT 230, BLAW 280, ECON 160, ECON 161 and ENGL 205, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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