爆料社区

Programs

• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

  Program Overview

  The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) prepares you to begin your successful business career at some of the finest companies in the region and abroad. Students in this program will complete their course of study with the Senior Experience Program, a culminating learning experience unique to our university.

  Program Details

  • Offered in-person at the 爆料社区 at Temecula campus
  • Admits students every fall and spring semester
  • Two-year completion time
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  Estimated Costs

  Cost Breakdown

  Semester	Units*	Subtotal**
  Fall Semester 1	14	$7,420
  Spring Semester 1	12	$6,360
  Summer Semester 1	9	$4,770
  Fall Semester 2	12	$6,360
  Spring Semester 2	13	$6,890
  Total	60	$31,800

  *Unit rate for this program is $530

  **University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

  Funding and Financial Aid

  • This program is eligible for financial aid
  • Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
  • Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
  • Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705
    
    

  Admission Requirements 

  • Completion of 24 semester units of pre-business core courses prior to admission
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in pre-business core (see below)
  • Individual pre-business core courses must be completed with a C or better
  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units at a community college or university
  • Completion of an Extended Learning BSBA program application
    
    

  Application and Document Deadlines: 

  Program	Start	Application & Document Deadline
  Business Administration, BS (Temecula)	Fall 2025	July 16, 2025
  	Spring 2026	Dec. 10, 2025

  Admission Advisor: 

  Rosalinda McGregor

  • Email: rmcrego@csusm.edu
  • Phone: (760) 750-4020
    
    

  Pre-business Core

  You are required to complete the pre-business core courses prior to admission. The minimum grade in every pre-business core course must be a C or better (courses may not be taken credit/no credit) and must be completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The  may be helpful in computing your pre-business core GPA.

  Official copies of transcripts submitted as part of your program application package will be used to verify satisfactory completion of the pre-business core admissions requirement. We reserve the right to accept or deny any non-爆料社区, non-articulated coursework (course syllabi may be required for review鈥攑lease refer to the  website to verify articulated coursework).

  Course Equivalencies 

  The following table shows the required prerequisite 爆料社区 courses needed for admission and the Southwestern courses that meet those requirements.

  BSBA Prerequisite Courses

  爆料社区 Course (units)	Southwestern Equivalent Course*
  ACCT 203 - Introduction to Accounting for Managers (4)	No course articulated
  BUS 101 - Introduction to Business (2)	No course articulated
  BUS 202 - Business Law (3)	BUS 140 - Business Law/Legal Environment of Business (3)
  BUS 203 - Business Writing (prerequisite GEW 101) (3)	BUS 212 - Business Communications (3)
  BUS 204 - Business Statistics (3)	MATH 119 - Elementary Statistics (4)
  ECON 201 - Microeconomics (3)	ECON 102 - Principles of Economics II (3)
  ECON 202 - Macroeconomics (3)	ECON 101 - Principles of Economics I (3)
  MATH 132 - Survey of Calculus (prerequisite: MATH 115) (3)	MATH 120 - Calculus for Business Analytics (4)

  *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the to ensure the course still meets 爆料社区鈥檚 course requirement.

  International Students

  The full-time BSBA program accepts international students.

  The part-time BSBA program is not able to sponsor F-1 students as the requirement of an F-1 visa is full-time student status. However, the program is open to other non-immigrant visa holders who do not need an I-20 document for their status (including H-1 and E-1).

  Visit the international student admission page for more information.

• COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  Program Overview

  爆料社区鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems is designed for students who want to make an impact in today鈥檚 technology-driven workplaces. In this program, you鈥檒l develop both technical and business skills, learning how to design, manage and use information systems to help organizations achieve their goals. 

  Classes take place in person at our new Chula Vista campus, offering flexibility and support as you finish your bachelor鈥檚 close to home. If you have previous college credits or are earning an associate degree, you鈥檒l find this CIS program to be an ideal next step. 

  Coursework blends computing, business and the social sciences, building a strong foundation for roles in IT, software development, information management and more. Graduates are prepared to step into positions that require a strong understanding of how people and technology work together. 

  Program Details

  • Offered in Chula Vista
  • Admits students every fall semester
  • Two-year completion time
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  Upcoming Information Sessions

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  Estimated Costs

  Semester	Units*	Subtotal**
  Fall Semester 1	15	$7,950
  Spring Semester 1	14	$7,420
  Fall Semester 2	14	$7,420
  Spring Semester 2	12	$6,360
  Total	55	$29,150

  *Unit rate for this program is $530

  **University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

  Funding and Financial Aid

  • This program is eligible for financial aid
  • Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
  • Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
  • Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705

  Admission Requirements 

  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all transfer coursework
  • Completion of the prerequisite courses listed below
    
    

  Application and Document Deadline: 

  Program	Start	Application & Document Deadline
  Computer Information Systems	Fall 2026	TBD

   

  Admission Advisors: 

  Krisean Freeman (last names A-K): kfreeman@csusm.edu 
  Krysti Langeloh (last names L-Z): klangeloh@csusm.edu
  Phone: (760) 750-4020

  Course Equivalencies 

  The following table shows the required prerequisite 爆料社区 courses needed for admission and the Southwestern College courses that meet those requirements.

  Preparation for CIS Courses

  爆料社区 Course (units)	Southwestern Equivalent Course*
  CS 111 - Computer Science I (4)	MATH 130 - Introduction to Computer Programming (4)
  CS 211 - Computer Science II (4)	MATH 140 - Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
  CS 231 - Assembly Language and Digital Circuits (4)	MATH 230 - Computer Organization and Architecture (4)

  Non-Computer Science Courses - Select 1

  爆料社区 Course (units)	Southwestern Equivalent Course*
  ACCT 201 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (3) and ACCT 202 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3)	ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I (4) and ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II Managerial (4)
  ACCT 203 - Introduction to Accounting for Managers (4)	No course articulated

  CIS Prerequisite Courses

  爆料社区 Course (units)	Southwestern Equivalent Course*
  Choose 1: ACCT 201 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (3) and ACCT 202 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3) OR ACCT 203 - Introduction to Accounting for Managers (4)	ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I (4) and ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II Managerial (4) OR No Course Articulated
  ECON 201 - Microeconomics (3)	ECON 102 - Principles of Economics II (3)
  ECON 202 - Macroeconomics (3)	ECON 101 - Principles of Economics I (3)
  MATH 160 - Calculus with Applications I (5)	MATH 250 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)
  MATH 270 - Basic Discrete Mathematics (3)	MATH 265 - Discrete Structures (3)
  MATH 242 - Introduction to Statistics (3)	MATH 119 - Elementary Statistics (4)
  Choose 1: PSYCH 100 - Introduction to Psychology (3) OR SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology	PSYC 101 - General Psychology (3) OR SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3)

  *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the to ensure the course still meets 爆料社区鈥檚 course requirement.

• CYBERSECURITY

  Program Overview

  The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is a fully online degree-completion program, designed to give you hands-on experience to develop practical skills in solving complex security challenges to meet today's workforce demands. This technical-focused online program is also designed with adaptability in mind to prepare you for inevitable changes as the field of cybersecurity advances. At the end of this cybersecurity degree, you will understand the multidimensional nature of security organizational data, systems, devices, networks and services from a holistic view. Additionally, 爆料社区 has professors with expertise in hardware and system security, mobile and IoT security, network security, usable security, information security and cryptography to provide both breadth and depth of knowledge and skills required for this industry.

  爆料社区 has been designated as a National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education since 2019 and relies on national frameworks including U.S. National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and requirements of the NSA and DHS National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense and Cyber Operations.

  Program Details

  • Offered online
  • Admits students every fall semester
  • Two-year completion time
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  Upcoming Information Sessions

  Estimated Costs

  Semester	Units*	Subtotal**
  Fall Semester 1	18	$9,540
  Spring Semester 1	18	$9,540
  Summer Semester 1	12	$6,360
  Fall Semester 2	15	$7,950
  Spring Semester 2	15	$7,950
  Total	78	$41,340

  *Unit rate for this program is $530

  **University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

  Funding and Financial Aid

  • This program is eligible for financial aid
  • Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
  • Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
  • Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705

  Admission Requirements 

  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all transfer coursework
  • Completion of the prerequisite courses listed below
    
    

  Application and Document Deadline: 

  Program	Start	Application & Document Deadline
  Cybersecurity, BS (Online)	Spring 2026	Dec 3, 2025

   

  Admission Advisors: 

  Jane Reynolds (last names A-K): jyreynolds@csusm.edu 
  Krysti Langeloh (last names L-Z): klangeloh@csusm.edu
  Phone: (760) 750-4020

  Course Equivalencies 

  The following table shows the required prerequisite 爆料社区 courses needed for admission and the Southwestern College courses that meet those requirements.

  Cybersecurity Prerequisite Courses

  爆料社区 Course	Southwestern College Equivalent Course*
  CYBR 110 - Networking Fundamentals	ELEC 265- Computer Networking for N+ Certification
  CYBR 112 - Computer Information Systems	CIS 101- Introduction to Business Information Systems
  CYBR 210 - Introduction to Cybersecurity*	ELEC 276 鈥� Introduction to Security +
  CYBR 232 - Introduction to Programming for Security*	CIS 182 鈥� Python Programming for Security Analysis and Penetration Testing
  CYBR 242 - Linux System Fundamentals	Not available
  CYBR 262 - Computer Forensics	CIS 179 - Computer Forensics Fundamentals
  CYBR 272 - Cyber Defense Principles	CIS 169 Cybersecurity Analysis
  CYBR 282 - Ethical Hacking Principles	CIS 178 鈥� Introduction to Cybersecurity
  MATH 160 - Calculus with Applications I (GE, B4)*	Math 250 鈥� Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
  MATH 242 - Introduction to Statistics	Math 119 鈥� Elementary Statistics
  MATH 270 - Basic Discrete Mathematics	Math 265 鈥� Discrete Structures
  Physical Science and Laboratory (GE, B1 and B3)	Various - See
  Oral Communication (GE, A1)*	Various - See
  Written Communication (GE, A2)*	Various - See
  Critical Thinking (GE, A3)*	Various - See
  Life Science (GE, B2)	Various - See

  Cybersecurity Courses Required for the Major - 爆料社区 Courses Only

  爆料社区 Course
  CYBR 310 - Intermediate Programming for Security
  CYBR 312 - Introduction to Algorithm and Data Structures
  CYBR 432 - Computer Security
  CYBR 442 - Software Security
  CYBR 456 - Network Security
  CYBR 466 - Applied Cryptography
  CYBR 472 - Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity
  CYBR 482 - Human Factors in Cybersecurity
  CYBR 486 - Enterprise System Security
  CYBR 490 - Cybersecurity Capstone
  Upper-Division CE/CIS/CS/CYBR/SE Elective (12 units)

  General Education Requirements

  爆料社区 Course
  Lower-division general education courses - 39 units (some of the lower-division GE courses are satisfied in the prep for major courses, i.e. prerequisites)
  Upper-division general education courses - 9 units

  *Required for admission (i.e. students cannot be admitted to the program without successfully completing the course).

  **These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Southwestern Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets 爆料社区鈥檚 course requirement.