Business Information Management
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
Rapid technological change and the growing importance of data and analytics have increased demand for graduates who understand both business fundamentals and the practical application of technology. Effective use of technology and analytics in business requires strong software and data management skills, the ability to build analytics for real business problems, and a clear understanding of consumer and client needs.
The Business Information Management major is an interdisciplinary program jointly offered by the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences and the Paul Merage School of Business. It provides students with the technical, analytical, and managerial skills needed to use technology and data for strategic business decision-making.
The curriculum combines computing, data analytics, market analysis, and core business coursework, preparing students to connect analytical insights with organizational impact. Students learn to interpret data, design information systems, align technological solutions with business objectives, and turn insights into actionable business strategies.
Graduates are well prepared for careers in business analytics, information systems, consulting, product strategy, and technology-driven innovation, as well as for advanced studies in information management, analytics, and related fields. More information about the major and its opportunities is available at the Department of Informatics website.
Admission
Admission into this major is limited. If the number of Business Information Management applicants exceeds the number of positions available, applicants may be subject to screening beyond minimum University of California admissions requirements.
Freshmen Applicants: See the Undergraduate Admissions section.
Transfer Applicants: See the Undergraduate Admissions section.
Requirements
All students must meet the University Requirements.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A. Lower-Division: Complete the following: | ||
| MGMT 1 | Introduction to Business and Management | |
| B. Complete one of the following course groups: | ||
| Group 1 | ||
| I&C SCI 31 | Introduction to Programming | |
| I&C SCI 32 | Programming with Software Libraries | |
| I&C SCI 33 | Intermediate Programming | |
| Group 2 | ||
| I&C SCI H32 | Python Programming and Libraries (Accelerated) | |
| I&C SCI 33 | Intermediate Programming | |
| C. Complete the following: | ||
| I&C SCI 45J | Programming in Java as a Second Language | |
| SWE 43 | Introduction to Software Engineering | |
| D. Complete the following: | ||
| MATH 2A & MATH 2B | Single-Variable Calculus Iand Single-Variable Calculus II | |
| I&C SCI 6N | Computational Linear Algebra | |
| orMATH 3A | Introduction to Linear Algebra | |
| STATS 7 | Basic Statistics 1 | |
| orSTATS 67 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Computer Science | |
| orMGMT 7 | Statistics for Business Decision Making | |
| E. Complete the following: | ||
| ECON 20A & ECON 20B | Basic Economics Iand Basic Economics II | |
| or | ||
| MGMT 4A & MGMT 4B | Basic Economics for Managers Iand Basic Economics for Managers II | |
| MGMT 30A & MGMT 30B | Principles of Accounting Iand Principles of Accounting II | |
| F. Upper-Division Core: | ||
| Business School Core | ||
| MGMT 101 | Management Science | |
| MGMT 102 | Managing Organizational Behavior | |
| MGMT 105 | Introduction to Marketing | |
| MGMT 107 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | |
| MGMT 109 | Introduction to Managerial Finance | |
| MGMT 110 | Strategic Management | |
| ICS Core | ||
| COMPSCI 121/SWE 141 | Information Retrieval | |
| orIN4MATX 131 | Human Computer Interaction | |
| SWE 113 | Requirements Analysis and Engineering | |
| IN4MATX 143 | Information Visualization | |
| IN4MATX 151 | Project Management | |
| G. Electives: | ||
| Choose three upper-division electives from the Paul Merage School of Business and three upper-division electives from the Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. Upper-division courses completed via the UC Education Abroad Program may also be utilized toward this requirement upon prior approval by the Bren School of ICS Student Affairs Office. | ||
NOTE: Students majoring in Business Information Management may not double major in Business Administration nor minor in Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Informatics, or Information and Computer Science.