Project Overview
What is the Common Management Systems (CMS) Project?
CMS is a CSU-mandated initiative that seeks to replace legacy administrative software initially in Human Resource Management and Financial Accounting and Student Administration on each of the 23 campuses.
For more information including the Project Charter, Organizational Chart, and Glossary of Acronyms and Term, please visit the Campus Project Management Tools page.
What has Resulted Since the Implementation of CMS?
- Campuses perform administrative functions with a common set of administrative practices.
- Administrative functions are supported with a common integrated application software.
- Administrative software is supported in shared service centers.
What Software Package has Been Chosen for CMS?
The CSU chose Oracle PeopleSoft ('MySSU') as the administrative software package for the CSU.
Please refer to the Listing of Oracle Certified Web Browsers (pdf).

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