MINOR
Business Information Systems
The Business Information Systems minor prepares you to understand how technology supports business operations and decision-making. You’ll learn how data, software, and systems work together to solve real problems and make organizations more effective in today’s digital world.
Dig Deeper Into the program
Explore courses that blend business fundamentals with technology tools, helping you analyze data, improve systems, and support tech-driven solutions in any workplace.
What is a minor?
- A minor is a focused set of courses that complements your major and helps you build additional skills aligned with your interests and career goals.
Program Format
- On campus and online
- Select classes available online to provide added flexibility for students
Credit Hours
- Total credits required: 18
Build skills at the intersection of business and technology. The Business Information Systems minor prepares you to understand, manage and apply technology solutions in organizational settings.
- Valuable complement to business and non-business majors
- Foundations in information systems and business technology
- Understanding of data management and system processes
- Application of technology to business operations
- Skills to support decision-making and efficiency
- Enrollment in a degree program at College of Saint Mary
- Declaration of the minor through an advisor
- Good academic standing
- Completion of any necessary pre-requisites
- Applications open July 1 for the upcoming academic year. CSM follows a rolling admission process, reviewing applications as they are received. We encourage students to apply early for priority consideration for scholarships, housing, and financial aid.
Tuition & Aid
Investing in your education is a big decision, and you do not have to navigate it alone. Every admitted full-time undergraduate student is guaranteed a merit scholarship, and CSM offers additional aid and personalized guidance to make your degree attainable. Our team will walk you through your options so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Your Roadmap to Admission
From application to enrollment, we guide you through each step with clarity and personal support so you can focus on what matters most and take the next step toward your future.
Why Choose This Minor?
Strengthen Tech Confidence
Build comfort with business technology that employers increasingly expect.
Useful With Any Major
This minor adds tech skills that help in business, health, nonprofit, or science fields.
Hands-On Learning
You practice real tools and systems used in workplaces.
Problem-Solving Focus
Learn how to use technology to solve business challenges creatively and efficiently.
Career Opportunities
- Business systems support assistant
- Data analyst support roles
- Office technology coordinator
- Database management support
- Project support with technical emphasis
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
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