Undergraduate Programs
BA in Business Administration
The Business Administration program offers a broad exposure
to business administration and economics. Behavioral
and quantitative sciences are studied in both theoretical
and applied contexts. Mathematics is used as a key tool
in the analysis of complex problems and in the interpretation
of data. Emphasis is placed on effective oral and written
communication. Students are made aware of the need for
imaginative, innovative solutions to business problems
that encompass human needs and ethical objectives.
All students in the business administration major are required to complete common requirements in core courses, a capstone course, and Global Business course. In addition, students choose an area of specialization known as the concentration. Concentrations are offered in accounting, business economics, entertainment and tourism, entrepreneurship, finance, management, management science, information system (IS), and marketing.
COMMON REQUIREMENTS
Lower Division Core
Upper Division Core
Capstone Course
Global Business Course
| CAPSTONE COURSE (3 units) | |
| Management 449 | Seminar in Strategic Management (3) |
The Global Business course must be outside of your concentration area. For example if your concentration is finance, you make not take Finance 370 to meet the Global Business course requirement.
Underlined courses in economics may fulfill general education requirements. Study Abroad programs may be used to meet the Global Business course requirement, provided the program involves at least three units of upper-division credit that is accepted by CSUF. CBE internship courses and CBE independent studies that involve an international study may be used to meet this requirement, but require prior approval of the CBE Associate Dean.
REQUIREMENTS IN OTHER SUBJECTS, GRADES AND RESIDENCE
General Education requirements: All students are required to complete a minimum of 51 semester units of general education courses selected in accordance with the pattern designated in the University catalog. General education courses must be selected from an approved list and taken for a letter grade.
English proficiency requirement: Complete the designated upper division writing course (Buad 301) with grade of "C" (2.0) or better and pass the Examination in Writing Proficiency (EWP). You must take the EWP when you have completed 60 units toward the bachelor's degree.
Grades: Attain at least a 2.0 GPA (C average) in all university courses, in all courses in the major, and in the required concentration courses. In addition, you must earn at least a C (2.0) grade in each business administration core course and the concentration courses in accounting, management information systems and management science. A grade of "C-" (1.7) or lower is not a passing grade.
Grade Option: Take all required core courses and all required concentration courses in the College of Business and Economics for a letter grade (A, B, C, D, F). The credit/no credit grading option may not be used for these courses, and a grade of CR (credit) will not satisfy the requirements of the degree. Exception: courses in calculus may be taken credit/no credit, however if it is also taken to meet general education requirements then it must be taken for a letter grade.
Residence: A minimum of 30 units for the major must be in residence in the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. In addition, at least one-half of the units in the concentration must be in residence. Students completing the accounting concentration must complete at least 15 units in residence. At least 15 of the last 24 units of courses must be taken in residence at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Students also must fulfill university residence requirements.
